Expertise in Refractory Management, Reuse and Disposal Options

SME is a provider of onsite services to handle removed refractory from furnace repair projects. With an emphasis on environmental concerns, we specialize in minimization of hazardous waste generation, through supervision of demolition techniques and onsite material classification and segregation.
SME has been serving the glass, steel, and refractory industries for over 30 years. Throughout this time, we have built a reputation of safety, environmental responsibility, efficiency and integrity.

Onsite services

Idustrial Vacuum

  • Pre project waste analytical
  • Pre Demo vacuum for dust control
  • Pre project flue raking vacuum
  • Flue/Regenerator maintenance during furnace operation

Container Managment

  • Shipping containers weighed before leaving site
  • Roll offs lined and free of leakage
  • All material shipped is covered
  • Shipments within legal parameters
  • Container labeling

Project Managment

  • Pre/Post Demo site testing
  • Minimize Hazardous Waste
  • Material containment
  • Zero cullet/storm water contamination
  • Material covered from weather
  • Material lay down area cleaning

Why SME?

SME is an "extra set of eyes" for your Environmental group.
Less chance of environmental contamination
Less chance of cullet contamination
Less chance of storm water contamination
SME employees are at project site specifically to over see and handle the proper placement and handling of removed material.
Less chance of erroneously placed material into wrong shipment containers
Less chance of improper delivery of materials
Better house keeping of refractory path
Less chance of over loaded shipping containers

Employee Training

30 Hr. OSHA Health/Safety Outreach
40 Hr. HAZWHOPPER
HAZCOM
Respiratory Protection
DOT HM101
Loader Operator
RCRA Hazardous Waste for Generators
Rail Track and Spur Safety
Skid Steer Operation
TDG Training
California Title 22 Hazardous Waste Generator
Confined Space

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