For years, PFAS (“forever chemicals”) have posed a growing public health and environmental concern. Found in firefighting foams, industrial products, water supplies, soils and more, PFAS compounds are difficult to destroy, resist degradation, and have been linked to cancer, immune system disruptions, and other serious health effects. With regulatory and community pressure mounting, the need for…, Key findings:, The incineration process was evaluated by stringent standards including, OTM-50, and, Method 0010 , and showed no detectable fluorinated emissions. Ambient air emissions from the process were, 2-8X lower than any state or federal limit., A broad range of PFAS compounds were tested, including AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) concentrate, PFOA, PFOS, PFBA, PFDA, PFHxA, PFHxS, and “GenX” (HFPO-DA), among others., Third-party experts reviewed the data independently , –, , Dr. Melvin Keener (CRWI) and Dr. Jens Blotevogel (CSIRO) both affirmed the study’s findings. , Why this matters:, This study represents a milestone in PFAS remediation for several reasons: Many prior methods promised degradation, containment, or filtration, but few at scale with this level of measurement and third-party validation. For communities, industries and regulators, proof of permanent destruction rather than long-term containment or recycling means compliance pathways that reduce risk and worry.…, Bottom line:, Clean Harbors’ joint study with the EPA and DoD provides the strongest evidence yet that PFAS can be safely, effectively and permanently destroyed. For industries grappling with PFAS liability, for communities demanding removal, and for regulatory bodies seeking enforceable solutions, this is the breakthrough many have been waiting for. Read the press release here . Download the EPA report here .
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Founded in 1980, Clean Harbors has grown into North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services—and its largest hazardous waste disposal company. With field service centers strategically positioned across the continent, we deliver both planned and emergency response services wherever they’re needed. Clean Harbor First Employees Clean Harbor First Employees Clean Harbors…, CleanPack®, , was created to help industries, schools, universities, and communities manage the collection, packaging, and disposal of laboratory chemicals and household hazardous waste. Clean Harbors provides comprehensive hazardous waste handling and disposal throughout North America. In 1989, Clean Harbors purchased, Chem Clear, Inc., , an industrial aqueous waste treatment company. This acquisition firmly established Clean Harbors as a waste disposal provider, and the 1995 purchase of an incinerator in Kimball, Nebraska, expanded our resources in this area. In 1998, Clean Harbors formed its, Industrial Services, division. Our industrial personnel perform cleaning and maintenance services that require fast turnaround, such as hydro-blasting, liquid and dry vacuuming, sodium bicarbonate blasting, steam cleaning, and chemical cleaning of equipment and systems. In 2002, Clean Harbors acquired the assets of the, Chemical Services Division of Safety-Kleen, . This purchase added 55 service centers, 33 waste management facilities, and 4,400 employees to Clean Harbors’ existing resources. In 2007, Clean Harbors acquired, Teris, LLC, , along with its 550 employees, several field locations, an incineration facility in El Dorado, Arkansas, and a treatment, storage, and disposal facility in Wilmington, California. In 2008, the company acquired two solvent recycling facilities in Chicago, Illinois, and Hebron, Ohio. This acquisition broadened the company’s service portfolio and established a substantial presence in the solvent…, Eveready Inc., , a Canadian company providing industrial maintenance and production, lodging, and seismic services. With the addition of more than 2,100 employees, 79 locations, and a service fleet of over 2,400 trucks and trailers, this purchase expanded our energy and industrial service offerings and geographic reach. Following the Eveready acquisition, Clean Harbors completed a series of additional purchases…, Peak Energy Services, , adding the ability to support oil and gas drilling operations through surface rentals and specialized liquid, solid, and sludge processing. In 2012, Clean Harbors completed the largest acquisition in its history with the purchase of, Safety-Kleen, , a leading North American used oil recycling and re-refining, parts cleaning, and environmental solutions company. The acquisition added approximately 4,200 employees serving more than 200,000 customer locations across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. As we move forward, we continue to expand our services and geographic reach through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. In 2013…, Evergreen Oil, , a California-based company specializing in the recovery and re-refining of used oil. In 2015, we acquired, Thermo Fluids, Inc., , further expanding our used oil collection and recycling capabilities and strengthening our presence in the western United States. From 2014 through 2017, Clean Harbors continued investing in used oil collection, re-refining, and lubricant blending and packaging by acquiring and building capabilities to distribute finished lubricants. In 2018, we acquired, Veolia’s U.S. industrial cleaning business, , which added significant scale and capabilities while increasing the size and geographic reach of our existing U.S. industrial services operations. In 2021, Clean Harbors acquired, HydroChemPSC, , a leading U.S. provider of industrial cleaning, specialty maintenance, and utilities services. Its solutions help customers maintain environmental compliance and ensure the safe operation of mission-critical equipment and infrastructure. In 2022, HydroChemPSC was rebranded as, HPC Industrial, . In 2024, Clean Harbors acquired, HEPACO, , a leading provider of field and emergency response services based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With approximately 1,000 employees, 40 regional locations across 17 states, and a fleet of more than 900 vehicles, HEPACO specializes in environmental remediation, field services, and 24-hour emergency response. This acquisition expanded Clean Harbors’ geographic footprint in the Eastern United…
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Clean Harbors Hiring Banner, Come Make A Difference, Clean Harbors is looking for individuals who are passionate about their careers and helping the environment. At Clean Harbors you will be able to perform work that truly makes a difference in people’s lives and protects the planet. VIEW OPEN POSITIONS , Your Success is Our Success, Clean Harbors is largest environmental and industrial service provider in North America. We have opportunities no matter the stage of your career. While we pride ourselves on a longstanding tradition of internal promotions and transfers, we also place a high value on expertise that comes from outside our company; fresh talent means fresh ideas. Create your own career path by working in one or…, We Hire Heroes, At Clean Harbors, we have a long history of hiring our military heroes – from our drivers on the front line to our senior business leaders. We are proud to employ veterans from all branches of the military and equip them for success in their civilian careers. LEARN MORE , Internships & Co-Ops, Interested in starting your Career with Clean Harbors? Each year we look for talented upcoming college graduates to join our team. Clean Harbors is looking for individuals who are passionate about their careers and helping the environment. LEARN MORE , Company Paid CDL Program, Employee Development is an important aspect at Clean Harbors and linked to our Core Value of Teamwork. To encourage and support employees in their ongoing development, the Company will provide financial assistance to eligible employees who are identified to take a career path as a Driver with Clean Harbors. LEARN MORE , Your Efforts are Rewarded, Join the team that offers generous employee discounts and great benefits, including tuition assistance, comprehensive health benefits, wellness programs and a 401K plan with company match. Competitive pay and incentives as well as peer recognition programs are just some of the ways employees are rewarded., Investing in Employee Certifications, We offer valuable training opportunities and company-paid training for OSHA/RCRA. We take pride in acknowledging individual contributions, successes, and concerns. At Clean Harbors we are committed to continuing to seek and support employees and industry partners who share our commitment to an inclusive work environment, now and in the future., Commitment to Safety and Environmental Sustainability, Health and safety is our #1 priority at Clean Harbors, and we live it 3-6-5! Join us in our commitment to support energy independence, sustainability and creating more jobs in North America! We are a team that protects the environment in an effort to leave the world better than we came into it. , Check out our TV Spots,
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