Vacuum Truck Services in Southern California
Efficient, Compliant, and On-Time Waste Removal Solutions
At Higgins Environmental, our vacuum truck services are designed to tackle the toughest jobs — from hazardous waste cleanup to large-scale industrial waste removal. With decades of experience serving Southern California, we provide powerful, dependable vacuum truck solutions for commercial, municipal, construction, and environmental projects. Whether you’re dealing with sludge, contaminated water, or industrial debris, our team delivers fast, safe, and environmentally responsible cleanup.
What Is a Vacuum Truck?
A vacuum truck (also known as a vacuum tanker) is a specialized vehicle equipped with a high-powered pump designed to suction up liquids, sludges, slurries, and even dry solids. The material is contained in a sealed tank and safely transported for disposal, treatment, or recycling. Our trucks are DOT-certified and operated by highly trained technicians to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Common Projects We Support
Our vacuum trucks are versatile and can handle a wide range of cleanup and waste removal projects:
Industrial and Manufacturing Waste
- Removal of wastewater, sludge, and industrial byproducts
- Cleanup of sumps, clarifiers, oil-water separators, and settling tanks
- Support for plant shutdowns and equipment cleaning
Construction and Demolition Sites
- Cleanup of concrete slurry and construction mud
- Dewatering excavation sites and vaults
- Removal of drilling mud, sand, and debris from boring operations
Municipal and Utility Support
- Storm drain, catch basin, and culvert cleaning
- Sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) response
- Hydro-excavation debris removal and containment
Environmental Remediation
- Contaminated soil and water recovery
- Spill response and site decontamination
- Removal of hazardous liquids and semi-solids in compliance with EPA standards
Types of Waste We Handle
Our vacuum trucks are equipped to remove and transport a wide variety of non-hazardous and hazardous materials, including:
- Oily water and fuel residues
- Grease trap waste
- Industrial sludge and slurry
- Contaminated stormwater runoff
- Asbestos-containing materials (ACM), if pre-approved
- Drilling fluids and muds
- Soil and gravel with hydrocarbons or chemical contamination
Why Choose Higgins Environmental?
✅ Fully Licensed & Insured ✅ Trained Technicians with HazMat Certifications ✅ Modern, Well-Maintained Equipment ✅ Available for Emergency Response ✅ Compliant with Local, State, and Federal Regulations
We understand that time is money, especially in industrial and construction environments. Our vacuum truck team operates quickly, safely, and with minimal disruption to your operations. Whether it’s a one-time job or recurring service, Higgins Environmental provides solutions you can count on.
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Located in Southern California, we proudly serve businesses and municipalities across Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties.
