Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) (NYSE:CLH) is a leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services in North America. Founded in 1980 by Alan S. McKim, the company began its journey as a small waste oil collection business and has since grown into a comprehensive environmental services platform. Today, Clean Harbors offers a wide range of solutions designed to manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste, remediate contaminated sites, and support sustainable industrial operations.
The company’s core services include hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, and field services. Clean Harbors is recognized for its rapid-response teams, which handle oil and chemical spills, natural disaster remediation, and other environmental emergencies. Its network of treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) supports recycling, incineration, and secure landfill operations, while its technical expertise ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
In addition to waste management, Clean Harbors provides oil and gas field services, offering solutions such as drilling waste remediation, industrial vacuum services, and high-pressure water jetting. The company also operates specialty services divisions that deliver chemical packing, laboratory analysis, and industrial maintenance to a range of sectors, including manufacturing, energy, and transportation. This diversity allows Clean Harbors to serve clients from small businesses to multinational corporations, tailoring its offerings to complex environmental and operational challenges.
Clean Harbors maintains a strong presence across the United States and Canada, with more than 400 service locations and over 20,000 employees. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Alan S. McKim, the company has emphasized strategic acquisitions to expand its geographic footprint and service capabilities. Clean Harbors continues to invest in technology and infrastructure to advance its mission of protecting people and the environment while supporting sustainable growth for its customers and stakeholders.
