Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors is an American provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1980, it offers comprehensive solutions for hazardous waste management, emergency response, and industrial cleaning. The company's segments lude Environmental Services (waste treatment, disposal, and recycling), Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions (used oil collection and re-refining), and Oil, Gas & Lodging (field services for energy clients). Clean Harbors operates over 300 active locations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, serving more than 50,000 customers in manufacturing, energy, and government sectors, with key facilities like inerators and landfills for secure disposal. Its operations involve partnerships with transporters and recyclers, adhering to EPA, TSCA, and RCRA regulations for hazardous materials handling and sustainability reporting under GRI framework. The firm expanded capacity in 2024 with a new Nebraska inerator processing 70,000 tonnes annually and collected 253 million gallons of used oil, re-refining 249 million gallons into base oils. Acquisitions like HEPACO enhanced emergency response capabilities. In 2024, Clean Harbors reported revenues of $5.4 billion, a 10% rease from 2023, with Adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 billion driven by recycling growth and strategic expansions.