Our comprehensive program offers protective, innovative and sustainable solutions that are fully-vetted and proven to stand up to the toughest compounds in the world, including PFAS. The family of compounds known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used in consumer and industrial manufacturing are persistent in the environment and are comprised of over 6,000 compounds. The most widely known compounds in this group are perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). With expertise in PFAS disposal, PFAS treatment, and PFAS removal, we can guide customers through the process of testing, treatment and final deposition and destruction of their materials and media.
The Industry’s Only Single-Source Provider
Our disposal network spans the U.S. and Canada, equipped to manage all PFAS disposal requirements, including incineration of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), Investigation Derived Waste (IDW), and remediated soils and waters. With nearly 70% of North America’s incineration capacity, our facilities ensure efficient and compliant disposal. An independent engineering firm was brought in to test and analyze our PFAS destruction capabilities at our RCRA-permitted incinerators. The results of the test provided conclusive proof that Clean Harbors thermal destruction destroys greater than 99.9999% of PFAS – including PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, Gen-X PFAS, and AFFF concentrate.
