Clean Harbors releases PFAS disposal, treatment guidance standards

Clean Harbors (CLH) formally released its disposal and treatment guidance standards for PFAS, the “forever chemicals” that pose significant human health risks. The Company’s recommended framework of disposal and treatment options is designed to help decision-makers at organizations most effectively address PFAS based on concentration levels, waste forms and regulatory requirements. Mike Battles, Co-Chief Executive Officer, said, “PFAS should not be viewed as a one-size-fits-all issue, but rather as a concentration-based framework that matches the waste with the right treatment or disposal pathway. We took a tiered approach in our recommendations, which mirrors the way environmental regulators and remediation practitioners typically address complex contaminants – using a combination of destruction, containment and treatment technologies. As PFAS remediation accelerates nationwide, our integrated framework provides a practical and scalable model for industry and government partners.”