Military bases worldwide train their troops with live ordnance often using decommissioned tanks, trucks and other machinery of war as targets. This training creates an accumulation of scrap metal and unexploded ordnance (UXO), essentially contaminating the land. In addition, some areas were literally used as “ammo dumps,” repositories of old ordnance no longer of value and in some cases, these properties have passed into ownership by private parties.
Range/UXO Remediation is the process of cleaning up and eliminating materials or explosives that are likely hazardous, and restoring the land to its natural beauty. We at VRH, partner with our clients to design a solution that is unparalleled in the industry for its attention to safety, quality and efficiency. Our fully qualified UXO Technicians bring years of “boots on the ground” solutions to every project. No problem is too difficult for us to solve. And we are proud to say we have never had a UXO-related accident.
Another service we offer is training local authorities in what to do once an anomaly is found and before our crew arrives. We prepare presentations for the public and provide manuals as resources and reminders of the importance in following procedures where hazardous waste is involved.
Emergency Response!
Unfortunately, no one can predict when unexploded ordnance is going to resurface and generally found by a person with no experience in handling these potentially dangerous materials. Fully trained in HAZWOPER regulations, UXO characterization, removal, or demolition, our crews are ready and prepared to travel to any site on the continental United States within 24 hours, to handle these emergency situations. Once there, our UXO Technicians will secure and identify the found item, then dispose of it properly.
Currently, we provide Emergency Response services for the New England and Huntsville District Army Corps of Engineers and also for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality.
Ground-based UXO Clearance
VRHabilis crews work to all federal standards, offering unique solutions to UXO location and clearance in environments with high levels of magnetic/conductive contamination. read more
Range Decommissioning
VRHabilis crews remove scrap, UXO and other contaminants from decommissioned military ranges in order to return these properties to be healthy, sustainable and safe places to live. read more
Munitions Management Planning
Whether it is new range construction or range replacement over existing ranges, VRH can develop a customized, cost effective plan for your organization. read more