The baghouse, the final step in the high-temperature incinerator's cleaning process, plays an important role in ensuring that the Lambton facility's emission levels comply with Ontario's clean air regulations. The baghouse at Lambton has four compartments, each housing more than 400 fabric filter bags. As the air stream passes through the bags, powder-fine particles are filtered out, ensuring…
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In addition to continuous emissions monitoring, every year the Lambton facility conducts a detailed emissions assessment, or a "stack test." Carried out by independent air quality specialists and monitored by representatives from Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, the stack test measures the facility's ability to safely treat a wide range of hard-to-destroy wastes and evaluates it against the…
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In 2000, the Lambton site received Ontario Ministry of the Environment approval to modify the air emission and waste management systems of its high-temperature incineration facility. Modifications were made to improve the incinerator's air cleaning and waste feed supply systems., The modifications included:, The introduction of activated carbon scrubbing capabilities into the unit's air cleaning system The installation of an auxiliary waste feed port into the incinerator. The installation of a waste direct-feed system. The increase of waste feed rates. Typographical corrections and updates to diagram references. These improvements are part of the Lambton facility's overall goal to minimize emissions…, The results of these modifications included:, Reducing mercury and dioxin emission levels by 80 and 95 percent, respectively. Improving the system's operations, efficiency and ability to further reduce carbon-based emissions. Responding to the needs of waste generators by providing direct-feed treatment technology.
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Does the incinerator burn more waste at night?, No, the throughput of the incinerator is consistent both day and night. The perception that the plume appears darker at night can be attributed to the absence of light. Also, certain atmospheric conditions, calm still air for example, can make the plume appear to bellow from the stack and dissipate in the atmosphere more slowly making the plume appear "thicker" or "darker" to the eye. The…, Does the operation of the incinerator contaminate local crops?, No, Clean Harbors has maintained a phytotoxicology monitoring program since 1991 to track potential impacts on surrounding farms within approximately 2 km of the Lambton facility. Foliage, soil and crop samples are collected and analyzed for a broad range of trace organic compounds and metals. There has been no evidence of any impact on the quality of local crops., Is my health compromised from what I can smell?, No, independent air quality monitoring studies conducted annually indicate the Lambton incinerator operates well within the Ontario Ministry of the Environment "point of impingement" (POI) air quality guidelines. The limits set by the POI guidelines are usually based on health effects and incorporate significant margins of safety. In most cases, our emissions are only a fraction of the allowable…, What contaminants are being emitted from the stack?, Emissions from the incinerator stack consist of oxygen (11%), carbon dioxide (7%), nitrogen (81.9%) and trace contaminants (0.1%). The trace contaminants that make up the 0.1% are very low emission levels based on comparison with the allowable provincial emissions standards and guidelines. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment uses analysis of "point of impingement" (POI) air quality guidelines…, Why can't each region manage its own waste?, This approach has been tried and abandoned by several regions, including the provinces of Alberta and Manitoba. Ultimately, it has not succeeded for a couple of important reasons. The first is cost. Even large Canadian provinces often can't sustain an environmentally secure and affordable management facility like Lambton. The Lambton facility uses a complex, interconnected series of scientific…, Why do you import hazardous waste from the United States?, Actually, the flow of hazardous waste between Canada and the United States is reciprocal. This system is designed to provide the best treatment and disposal options for waste generators, while ensuring protection of public health and the environment in both countries. This highly regulated activity ensures that only select hazardous waste is shipped either way across the border, and that the…
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Pursuing a dual degree in mathematics and actuarial science, Elizabeth Dayton assumed her major would take her to an office. She pictured herself spending most of her days at a desk, sitting behind a computer, happily immersed in numbers. But her internship with Clean Harbors this summer at the field services facility in Clackamas, Oregon, just outside her hometown of Portland, changed all that…
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CEO and founder Alan S. McKim will be featured on CBS’s Emmy award-winning reality television series “Undercover Boss,” on Monday, January 27, 2020, at 9 p.m. Eastern/Pacific times and 8 p.m. Central time. Click to here to read full press release
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Clean Harbors 40th Anniversary logo, 40 Years of Clean Harbors, For the past 40 years, Clean Harbors has been providing comprehensive hazardous and non-hazardous waste management services to meet the needs of customers throughout North America. Founded in 1980 by Alan S. McKim, Clean Harbors began as a four-person tank cleaning business. Today, Clean Harbors is a publicly traded company (NYSE: CLH) that maintains a vast network of service centers and waste…, Company Facts:, North America's largest hazardous waste management company North America's largest collector, recycler and re-refiner of used oil North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental, energy and industrial services Top 20 largest private motor carrier More than 350,000 customers including a majority of the Fortune 500 More than 15,000 employees More than 450 service locations in the US…, 40th Anniversary TV Commercial, Our employees are the heart and soul of Clean Harbors. Day in and day out, they do the dirty, dangerous, hard work that keeps our environment clean and safe. To show these invaluable people as the heroes they are, and their commitment to a more sustainable future, they are the stars of our first ever TV commercial. To learn more visit our, TV Commercial, page. Sustainability-Video-Thumbnail, , , , , , , Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Efforts, Clean Harbors is the largest emergency response provider in North America and offers the most comprehensive management of medical waste generated during the treatment of patients infected with the virus. We are actively involved in the decontamination and remediation of Coronavirus (COVID-19). To learn more visit our, Coronavirus (COVID-19) , page.
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Coronavirus Decontamination, , Safe and Secure Mitigation of Virus-Infected Sites, Clean Harbors is a Federally-Designated Provider of Essential Services, Updated July 8, 2020 - As states across the country establish protocols for safely reopening restaurants, retail establishments, schools and other facilities, Clean Harbors employees will continue to be on the front lines—ensuring that every workplace and public environment is free from the dangers of the Coronavirus. The work our employees carry out every day is essential to keep businesses up…, Expert Disposal of Covid-19 Medical Waste, The impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other serious communicable diseases have heightened the need for remediation and decontamination of common interior surfaces and the safe disposal of infected materials. With strategically placed resources across North America, Clean Harbors is the largest emergency response provider in the U.S., Canada and beyond, offering comprehensive management of…, An Agile Response to Public Health Threats., Our turnkey D3 disinfection, decontamination and disposal services are delivered by trained experts using assets reserved exclusively for our use, giving your organization the ability to respond quickly and effectively to dangerous public health threats. Our training and service methodologies are based on OSHA standards and the highest research-based biosecurity principles, all with a proven…, For any questions, email deconservices@cleanharbors.com or call our 24-hour Coronavirus Hotline: 844-DECON-19, , Disinfection vs. Decontamination, It’s critical that you know the difference between disinfection and decontamination in order to establish the right plan for your property. Clean Harbors has the skilled response personnel to clean-up and dispose of COVID-19 contaminated material in strict accordance with the most current CDC, EPA and DOT regulations. COVID-19 waste is safely managed and legally transported to one of our…, Top 3 Ways Clean Harbors Can Help Your Business with Coronavirus, Preparedness: Having the right plan in place in case of emergency can be the difference between success and disaster. Business Continuity: Prevention is the key to staying viable during these times. Response: We have the people, assets, expertise and technology to quickly and safely get you and your business back to work. CORONAVIRUS GUIDE , Clean Harbors & Infectious Response: Experts at Remediating Biohazard Outbreaks:, We safely handle hazardous and infectious waste streams daily. We have a proven track record with outbreaks – both large and small. We staved off the highly contagious avian flu outbreak among the poultry population in 2015 where we decontaminated many large-scale farms, right down to the building studs. We were called upon to handle the anthrax contagion at NBC studios and the US Post Office in…, Count on our Highly-Trained On-Site Remediation Teams, Our response team is rigorously trained, completing 40-hour courses each for HAZWOPER, Pathogens and Confined Space Entry. We can remediate any location to meet regulatory cleanup requirements. Our crews routinely perform the following types of services for various government agencies and private companies on a daily basis: Contaminated Site Cleanup Hazardous and Infectious Waste Management…, Health and Safety is Clean Harbors #1 Priority, Clean Harbors’ number one priority is the health, safety and compliance of our operations on your sites and ours. Employees at all levels of the company share this philosophy and are committed to ensuring our safety goals are met. , Testimonial, “Your field service teams have been pleasant to work with, especially given the circumstances and work load they are under to assist a myriad of businesses with their COVID-19 issues and concerns. I have shared the positive results from Clean Harbors efforts and response times with our Executive Committee. Thanks for all you do as well to support the O’Reilly team. It is reassuring to know you…, – John Bounds, EH&S Manager, O’Reilly Auto Parts, “We were ground zero with the first case of a COVID-19 infected school district employee in the state of Oregon. The District was informed of the presumed infection on a Friday night and made the decision to close the impacted school for a deep cleaning and disinfect the remaining 9 schools. Hoping to have the unaffected schools open as soon as possible, we called on the experience and…, - John Parke, Safety and Security Administrator, Lake Oswego School District, Coronavirus Response Services, Our response team is rigorously trained, completing 40-hour courses each for HAZWOPER, Pathogens and Confined Space Entry. We can remediate any location to meet regulatory cleanup requirements. Our crews routinely perform the following types of services for various government agencies and private companies on a daily basis: Hazardous and Infectious Waste Management Waste Disposal Services…
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