Stablex

Stablex

Hazardous waste treatment, stabilization, disposal

Overview

Stablex handles hazardous waste treatment and disposal across North America. It uses a proprietary process to characterize, treat, and stabilize inorganic industrial wastes and contaminated soil, turning them into a benign material that is then disposed of in a dedicated secure placement cell. The system combines waste characterization, treatment, and stabilization steps to create a compliant, final product suitable for secure disposal. What sets Stablex apart from competitors is its unique, globally recognized technology and emphasis on environmental performance and rigorous management practices, backed by its position within US Ecology. The company's goal is to provide safe, reliable, and environmentally sound waste management services through its network of facilities.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Stablex

Simplify's Rating
Why Stablex is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Blainville, Canada

Founded

1993

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What believers are saying

  • Long-term municipal and industrial contracts fit Stablex’s specialized treatment model.
  • Contaminated soil and hazardous waste infrastructure create recurring demand.
  • Cell 6 redevelopment received conditional Quebec authorization in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Environmental complaints and toxic metal findings near Blainville threaten permits.
  • A single-site model concentrates operational, regulatory, and liability exposure.
  • Quebec permitting disputes can delay expansion and constrain future capacity.

What makes Stablex unique

  • Stablex treats and stabilizes inorganic hazardous waste before secure placement.
  • Its Blainville facility handles hard-to-treat wastes like cyanides and mercury compounds.
  • Quebec says Stablex is the only company offering this disposal service.

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Funding

Total Funding

$0

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

11%

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