With CleanFuelTM from Clean Harbors, waste is no longer something to be managed, it's part of the solution. CleanFuel is a proprietary alternative fuel solution engineered to convert non-hazardous, pre-approved waste materials into a sustainable energy source for cement kiln operations.
As it becomes fully scaled across our network, CleanFuel is transforming approved waste streams into productive resources that advance your sustainability goals and expand our set of circularity offerings.
Environmental Benefits:
- Reduced landfill use – Diverts material from disposal, reducing the long-term environmental impact.
- Lower emissions – Replaces fossil fuels in cement kilns with cleaner burning alternatives.
- Circular economy – Supports the reuse of resources and minimizes overall carbon footprint.
Operational Advantages:
- Cost efficient – Offers a cost efficient solution for landfill disposal.
- Regulatory alignment – Meets stringent regulatory requirements for fuel quality and emissions.
- Brand value – Supports your ESG goals and sustainability reporting.
Acceptable Non-Hazardous Materials
- Paper/cardboard
- Commercial packaging
- Consumer packed goods
- Health and beauty supplies
- PPE debris, gloves, wipes
- High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
- Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
- Textiles (mixed)
- Waxy papers
- Bottles, shampoos
- Cleaning products
- Diapers
- Film plastic
- Stretch wrap
- Shrink wrap
- Oily rags
- Carpet
- Other Non-Hazardous materials with BTU value.
Fuel Specifications | |
|---|---|
Parameter | Limit |
BTU | ≥ 5,000 BTU/lb |
Contaminants | No metal, glass, food waste, bulk powders |
Restricted Waste | No pharmaceuticals, bio/med waste |
A Closed-Loop Industrial Solution:
As North America's leading environmental and industrial services provider, Clean Harbors brings unmatched expertise, infrastructure and compliance to the CleanFuel process. We’re uniquely positioned to deliver reliable, sustainable fuel to cement partners while providing value to waste generators. We offer a true end-to-end, closed-loop waste disposal solution – collecting, transporting, testing and processing waste with our own rigorously trained professionals at our own labs and strategically located facilities.