Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and spill response.

Overview

Clean Harbors provides environmental and industrial services across North America, focusing on hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, and maintenance. It serves a diverse client base, including many Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, and operates through a network of facilities and specialized equipment. The company earns revenue from service contracts, emergency response fees, and waste disposal charges, enabling it to deliver rapid and compliant waste management and environmental safety solutions. Its differentiators are its scale, integrated service offerings, and established compliance and safety protocols, which allow it to handle complex environmental needs for large clients. Clean Harbors’ goal is to be a leading provider of essential environmental services by expanding market presence, broadening service offerings, and maintaining strict safety and regulatory compliance for industrial clients across North America.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Clean Harbors

Simplify's Rating
Why Clean Harbors is rated
B
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Government & Public Sector

Energy

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Norwell, Massachusetts

Founded

1980

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PFAS revenue pipeline grows 25%-35% in 2026 after EPA incineration approval
  • Terra Nova acquisition adds five Southeast CWT facilities for $225 million
  • 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $1.27 billion amid landfill surge

What critics are saying

  • OSHA $602,938 fine for willful safety violations causing employee death in January 2026
  • Recurring EPA and Nebraska penalties at Kimball incinerator risk permit revocation
  • High valuation at 34.3x-36.6x forward P/E creates collapse risk if guidance misses

What makes Clean Harbors unique

  • Owns scarce, permit-heavy hazardous waste infrastructure across North America
  • Integrates cradle-to-grave waste management with 900 branch locations
  • Largest global re-refiner of used oil via Safety-Kleen subsidiary

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Funding

Total Funding

$788.8M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Performance Bonus

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

7%
Ticker Report
Jun 26th, 2026
Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC Makes New Investment in Clean Harbors, Inc. $CLH

Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Clean Harbors, Inc. (NYSE:CLH – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm acquired 2,156 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $618,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares […]

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