#1
Bluestone Environmental
“I found Bluestone on the internet and read the wonderful reviews. They are a wonderful group of people. From the first phone call to the great men who did the work it was a good experience. Thank you” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Hazardous Material Removal in Forest Park, IL
We graded 7 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.84★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.4%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 8,463 Google reviews of 84 top-rated hazardous material removal nationwide; 7 of them in Forest Park, IL. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of hazardous material removal).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Asbestos Testing & Inspection ChicagoForest Park, IL | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  ADCO Environmental Services, LLCForest Park, IL | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  ARKKO Hazardous Waste DisposalForest Park, IL | A 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%98+14.9Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 4 | Bluestone EnvironmentalForest Park, IL | A 90How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%95+60.4Reliability 28%93+26.3Replies to reviews 8%36+3Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AD | 4.96 | — |
| 5 |  A.N.G Environmental Inc Asbestos RemovalForest Park, IL | B 68How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%74+47Reliability 28%70+19.8Replies to reviews 8%18+1.5Experts Score= 68Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AF | 4.77 | — |
| 6 |  Naperville Hazardous Waste SiteForest Park, IL | C 54How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%56+30.5Reliability 24%45+10.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%16+1.1Craft & service penalty70−3Experts Score= 54Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CCBAAF | 4.60 | — |
| 7 |  SERVPRO of Oak Park/River ForestForest Park, IL | C 43How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%61+38.8Reliability 28%51+14.4Replies to reviews 8%62+5.1Craft & service penalty31−6.9Momentum penalty20−8Experts Score= 43Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCD–DB | 4.59 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Hazardous Material Removal in Forest Park, IL at a glance
How the 7 hazardous material removal we rated in Forest Park, IL compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A457%
- Grade B114%
- Grade C229%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up457%
- 4.80–4.89★00%
- 4.60–4.79★229%
- Below 4.60★114%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality1,11421%
- Professionalism1,34625%
- Responsiveness1,05319%
- Punctuality98618%
- Value92417%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price21852%
- Reasonable17341%
- Overpriced61%
- Not sure246%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 7 best-rated hazardous material removal in Forest Park, IL average 4.9★ on Google across 623 reviews. Bluestone Environmental has the top rating (5.0★). Updated October 28, 2026.
7 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (623 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Asbestos Testing & Inspection Chicago
“If you are looking for a company with great customer service, very accurate and reliable timeline, you found the right one. Shout out to Frank exceptional work and customer service!” — Google review
#3
A.N.G Environmental Inc Asbestos Removal
“Very profesional and on time. I had my asbestos tile tested and I recieved results the next day. Thank you Jose & Office.” — Google review
#4
ADCO Environmental Services, LLC
“Great experience with ADCO Environmental Services. James Bell was responsive, professional, and easy to work with throughout the process. Communication was clear, follow‑up was consistent, and everything moved…” — Google review
#5
ARKKO Hazardous Waste Disposal
“After two rounds of dead ends I tried arkko hazardous waste disposal and they just handled it. E-waste, a few boxes of bulbs,ballasts. Two hours on site and the loading Bay was clear. They told me up front they…” — Google review
#6
Naperville Hazardous Waste Site
“Convenient drop off for hazardous waste items. Always kind and helpful. Does not take large sharps containers or medicines.” — Google review
#7
SERVPRO of Oak Park/River Forest
“Had ceiling removed due to water damage from upstairs condo. From the first call, was put at ease due to friendly, professional manner. They came out the next day and completed removal of ceiling quickly and…” — Google review
How we pick hazardous material removal in Forest Park
We scan Google Maps for hazardous material removal service listings in and around Forest Park, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated hazardous material removal service in Forest Park?
Bluestone Environmental has the highest Google rating on our Forest Park list: 5.0 out of 5 from 251 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Which hazardous material removal service in Forest Park has the most reviews?
Bluestone Environmental has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 251, with a 5.0★ average.
How are these hazardous material removal chosen?
Only open Forest Park-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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