Environmental Services Acquisitions in Kansas

Ecowaste Solutions acquired Howie's Enterprises, a Manhattan, Kansas-based waste services provider, in a transaction that closed January 30, 2026. The acquisition adds more than 30 employees, roughly 15,000 customers and nearly 20 daily routes to Ecowaste's regional operations, expanding its Kansas footprint while retaining Howie's local brand and team.

Beary Landscaping, a portfolio company of Silver Oak Services Partners, acquired Seasonal Solutions and certain commercial landscaping assets from Suburban Landscaping to expand its recurring commercial landscaping and snow removal footprint in the Midwest. The deals give Beary entry into the Kansas City market (via Seasonal Solutions, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas) and expand its capabilities and reach in Northwest Indiana.

Focal Pointe has acquired Messenger's Lawn & Landscape, a Stilwell, Kansas-based landscape and irrigation firm. The acquisition folds Messenger's into Focal Pointe's Kansas City operation, doubles Focal Pointe's footprint in the Kansas City market and brings additional capability to service large, complex sites.

Kava Equity Partners, the direct private equity arm of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund, has acquired Arrowhead Contracting, an environmental remediation and general contracting firm headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Arrowhead — founded in 1990 — will retain its existing management team and will leverage Kava and the Growth Fund's resources to expand its federal and commercial remediation and construction capabilities.

4M Building Solutions has acquired SG360, a commercial cleaning and janitorial services provider based in Overland Park, Kansas. The deal — executed through 4M's PE-backed acquisition platform — adds roughly 1,200 team members, expands 4M's footprint into five new states and broadens its Midwest and Southeast operations.

Senske Services, a PE-backed home services platform, has acquired Weber Lawn Care, a residential lawn-care provider serving the Kansas City area, as owner Troy Weber transitions into retirement. The Weber Lawn Care customer base will be integrated into Senske’s Pro Turf & Pro Pest Solutions brand as part of Senske’s ongoing Midwest expansion and roll-up strategy.

LRS has acquired Topeka-based Ditch & Associates, a fourth-generation family-owned roll-off, commercial and residential waste services provider. The bolt-on deal immediately adds roughly 9,000 residential and 400 commercial customers, densifying LRS's footprint in Topeka and expanding its regional market share.

Versar, Inc. acquired the environmental services business unit (BVESB) from Black & Veatch to strengthen its Environmental Services Group and expand capabilities in remediation, investigation, assessment and design for U.S. Federal customers. The deal adds experienced engineers and scientists focused on EPA, USACE and Department of Defense work and aligns with Versar’s strategy to broaden federal environmental remediation and site restoration offerings.