Clean Harbors Inc
Clean Harbors Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Clean Harbors conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Clean Harbors's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Clean Harbors generated a total of 2,126,395 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 79.93% of Clean Harbors's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 20.07% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Clean Harbors's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Clean Harbors's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Clean Harbors reported a total waste generation of 2,126,395 metric tonnes, of which 79.93% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Clean Harbors has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Clean Harbors reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Clean Harbors's total waste generation increased by 48.47%, including a 30.45% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Clean Harbors's waste recovery rate declined by 20.07%, with a further 20.07% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Clean Harbors is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Clean Harbors’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Clean Harbors’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Clean Harbors generated a total of 2,126,395 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.11% of Clean Harbors's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 99.89% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Clean Harbors’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Clean Harbors reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Clean Harbors's total waste generation increased by 48.47%, including a 30.45% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Overall, Clean Harbors's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.