Pettit Environmental

340 Byrne Ave, Louisville, KY 40209 • 800-264-6482

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Pettit Environmental is located at 340 Byrne Ave, Louisville, KY 40209.

Pettit Environmental, Incorporated was founded in 1978 to manage the problems in the increasingly complex environmental field. Over the years, Pettit Environmental has grown to become a comprehensive full service company that strives to meet our clients' needs by offering a wide range of capabilities. The Pettit Environmental corporate headquarters is located in Louisville, Kentucky with branches in Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio to effectively service the region.
Pettit Environmental is committed to solving the industrial maintenance and "special waste" problems from an extremely diverse spectrum of businesses and government agencies. Our extensive project experience and clientele reaches to nearly every aspect of the environmental field.
We are proud of the excellent relationships we have earned with our current clientele. Our employees make the difference. Pettit Environmental employs Supervisors, Operators, and Technicians that have extensive training and experience in the industrial maintenance and environmental services industry. The synergy of their qualifications, with our wide range of vehicles and equipment, allow us to provide our clients with very efficient and cost effective solutions to their specific challenges. We consistently receive reports about the professional competence, enthusiasm, and cooperative spirit of the Pettit Environmental team.
Through continuous improvement of training and services, Pettit Environmental serves its clients by keeping up with the pace of ever changing environmental regulations and industrial waste problems. Now, more than ever, it is essential to use the services of a specialty contractor to keep abreast of the environmental developments that can affect productivity.

To contact Pettit Environmental, call 800-264-6482, or view more information below. Looking for more locations in Louisville? Scroll down to see a listing of waste locations and handlers towards the bottom of this page.

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What are the three types of waste management?

There are three main types of waste management: reduction, reuse, and recycling.

Reduction involves reducing the amount of waste generated in the first place by rethinking how something is made or consumed. This could involve purchasing fewer items, avoiding single-use packaging, or opting for products with less packaging.

Reusing means taking something that has already been used and preparing it for reuse. This could include donating gently used items, repairing broken items instead of replacing them, or repurposing an item to be used differently.

Recycling involves breaking down materials into their components and reusing those elements to make new products. Commonly recycled materials include plastic, paper, and glass. For example, plastic containers can be melted down to create new containers or other items. Recycled materials are often used in the production of new products, helping to conserve energy and reduce pollution.

What are the four main types of waste?

There are four main types of waste: hazardous, solid, liquid, and gaseous.

Hazardous waste is any material that poses a potential threat to human health or the environment. Examples of hazardous waste include chemicals, medical waste, and electronic items such as computers and cell phones.

Solid waste is any material that is not liquid or gas. Examples of solid waste include food scraps, paper, cardboard, clothing, and furniture.

Liquid waste is any material that is in a liquid form. Examples of liquid waste include wastewater from sinks, toilets, and showers, as well as oil and chemicals used in industrial processes.

Gaseous waste is any material that is in the form of a gas. Examples of gaseous waste include carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases.

What services do waste companies provide?

Waste companies provide various services to help individuals and businesses manage their waste. These services may include waste collection, recycling, composting, hazardous waste disposal, and other related services.

Waste collection involves collecting materials from residences or businesses that need to be disposed of safely. Recycling involves breaking down materials into their components and then reusing those elements to make new products.

Composting involves breaking down organic materials, such as food scraps and yard waste, into fertilizers used in gardening. Hazardous waste disposal is the process of safely disposing of items that contain hazardous materials, such as chemicals or medical waste.

Waste companies also offer educational services to help people learn about waste management and the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling.

By utilizing the services provided by a waste company, individuals and businesses can reduce their environmental impact and help create a cleaner world.