Spill Cleanup & Lagoon Cleanout – Charlotte, NC Food Processing Facility

Emergency response mobilized immediately

Full site and pond cleanup completed in 4–5 days

~1,000 units of non-hazardous material removed

Stormwater pond restored to original permitted condition

The facility experienced a process upset that caused foam buildup inside a tank. The foam exceeded containment capacity and discharged across the site, ultimately entering the stormwater pond.

This created multiple issues:

• Loss of control over process waste
• Contamination of the stormwater system
• Immediate environmental exposure risk
• Disruption to normal plant operations

The facility needed a contractor capable of quickly stabilizing the situation, removing waste, and restoring the pond to its permitted condition.

Step 1: Site Assessment

US Waste Industries mobilized to the site and assessed the extent of contamination across both the facility and stormwater pond. This allowed for immediate planning of containment and removal strategy.

Step 2: Execution and Waste Removal

Crews deployed vacuum trucks, frac tanks, and dump trucks to remove sludge and contaminated material from the site and lagoon. All affected areas were cleaned to eliminate residual waste.

• Vacuum truck deployment for sludge and liquid removal
• Frac tank staging to manage waste volumes onsite
• Dump truck hauling for solid and semi-solid material
• Full removal of lagoon sludge to restore pond capacity
• Coordinated transport and disposal at permitted facilities

The approach prioritized speed, containment, and complete removal to eliminate ongoing environmental risk.

Rapid mobilization combined with high-volume vacuum and hauling capacity allowed for full removal of both surface contamination and lagoon sludge in a compressed timeframe.



Addressing both the visible spill and the impacted stormwater system simultaneously prevented recurring contamination and ensured the facility met environmental expectations before restarting operations.

• Food & Beverage Processing
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Wastewater & Process Facilities

Services / Methods Used

• Lagoon Cleanout
• Emergency Spill Response
• Industrial Cleaning
• Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal
  

If your facility is dealing with a spill, system upset, or lagoon contamination, rapid response is critical to minimize risk and restore operations.