PFAS: Page 2

  • Several large industrial tanks at a facility are visible, one of which is emblazoned with "Safety-Kleen - A Clean Harbors Company."
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    Waste volumes, PFAS carry revenues in Clean Harbors’ Q3

    The company expects full-year revenue from its business treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to reach more than $100 million. Headwinds in industrial and field services limited Clean Harbors’ financial returns in Q3.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    PFAS treatment market potential estimated at $132B, experts predict

    That value is down by $100 billion from last year’s estimate, modeled by the Environmental Business Journal and presented at the PFAS Environmental Professionals' fifth annual meeting this year.

    By • Updated April 15, 2026
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    Newsom blocks bill that would further limit PFAS in packaging

    While packaging groups opposed the PFAS bill, it was ultimately derailed by pushback from the restaurant industry. The California governor also vetoed a bill to further limit plastic microbeads in certain products.

    By • Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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    VLS Environmental ramping up elemental mercury disposal site in Texas

    The company says it now has the only facility in the U.S. capable of providing disposal for the element, which cannot be exported due to a 2013 law. It has experience managing 70 million gallons of other types of mercury waste.

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Veolia North America names new CEO

    Nadège Petit, formerly of Schneider Electric, will help lead the company toward its goal to grow by 50% in North America. The company has focused on acquisitions and facility investments in the region in recent years.

    By • Oct. 7, 2025
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    Federal judge dismisses attempt to make EPA regulate PFAS in biosolids

    The ruling comes amid ongoing questions about how to handle contamination from upstream sources.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Clean Harbors achieves up to 99.9999% PFAS destruction in EPA test

    The study was conducted last year. It further validates Clean Harbors’ ability to destroy potentially hazardous chemicals like PFOA and PFAS at its Aragonite, Utah, facility. 

    By • Updated Sept. 24, 2025
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    EPA announces intent to defend PFAS hazardous substance designation

    EPA said it also plans to develop a new rule for future hazardous substance designations under CERCLA, saying it would be a “statutory fix to protect passive receivers from liability.”

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    California lawmakers ban PFAS in food packaging, limit microbeads

    The bills now await a decision from Gov. Gavin Newsom. Legislators declined to act on a bill that had backing from Republic Services related to recycled content in beverage containers.

    By • Sept. 15, 2025
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    EPA asks court to vacate part of PFAS drinking water lawsuit

    The agency told a judge it failed to follow the Safe Drinking Water Act when limiting four PFAS under the regulations. It plans to continue to defend its decision to regulate PFOA and PFOS.

    By • Sept. 15, 2025
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    Massachusetts next in list of states debating PFAS limits in biosolids

    A proposed bill would enact a series of restrictions related to PFAS exposure in the environment. A dozen states have debated such proposals this year.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    EPA’s new agenda includes actions on PFAS, incinerators and more

    In a calendar update, the federal agency announced timelines for many of its deregulatory priorities.

    By • Sept. 5, 2025
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    Republic offers Tennessee landfill settlement; WM appeals Arkansas odor suit

    A Virginia landfill is closer to expanding, and local officials blocked expansions for a landfill in Pennsylvania and for Republic’s Coffin Butte landfill in Oregon.

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Montrose expects EPA action on PFAS, GHG to drive future growth

    CEO Vijay Manthripragada noted that U.S. EPA clarity on regulations will help prompt clients to seek testing, monitoring and cleanup services.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
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    Montrose Environmental looks to ‘future-proof’ PFAS remediation amid regulations

    Montrose aims to offer customizable R&D and treatment options, especially for emerging concerns over leachate, biosolids and drinking water.

    By • July 7, 2025
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    Groups weigh in on EPA’s planned update to landfill air emission rules

    The U.S. EPA released 10 white papers last year examining a host of factors that influence landfill emissions. A range of interested parties commented, hoping to influence an expected update to landfill air regulations.

    By • June 23, 2025
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    Veolia touts plans for U.S. expansion, unveils new water treatment plant in Delaware

    At a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event Wednesday, CEO Estelle Brachlianoff said Veolia targets 50% growth in the U.S. in coming years to meet PFAS management demand fueled by health impact concerns.

    By • June 20, 2025
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    Senate confirms John Busterud to lead EPA waste office

    Busterud has a background in environmental law and previously served as administrator for EPA Region 9. This is the first time the position has been filled since 2021.

    By • Updated Oct. 7, 2025
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    Veolia says incinerator test shows over 99% PFAS destruction

    The company's research, shared with the U.S. EPA, aims to lend credibility to incineration. Veolia expects demand for PFAS management services to grow despite regulatory challenges.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    PFAS a ‘high priority’ for EPA waste office nominee Busterud

    During a confirmation hearing, the Office of Land and Emergency Management nominee expressed support for passive receivers and called for more frequent updates to the EPA's destruction and disposal guidance.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    EPA’s future PFAS manufacturing effluent limitation guidelines raise new questions

    The Trump administration will pursue regulations for certain manufacturers of chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibers after pausing implementation of a similar Biden-era proposal. Landfill regulations may come in the future.

    By April Reese • May 15, 2025
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    EPA rolls back part of PFAS drinking water standards

    The agency will continue regulating PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, but will extend compliance timelines. It has rescinded rules for four other PFAS chemicals. 

    By • May 14, 2025
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    Environmental groups launch coalition to halt the use of biosolids as fertilizer

    The Coalition for Sludge-Free Land, made up of local, regional and national groups, is pushing for biosolids to be dewatered and landfilled instead. 

    By • May 2, 2025
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    State bills tackling PFAS in biosolids advance

    A bill in Washington would require wastewater facility operators to test PFAS levels in their biosolids. It’s the latest state legislative effort to address a problem increasingly attracting attention.

    By • April 22, 2025
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    EPA’s Zeldin says agency will announce PFAS updates in ‘coming weeks’

    During a Monday press conference, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said unspecified PFAS announcements were on the way and noted the agency is well aware of waste industry concerns over potential PFAS regulatory impacts.

    By • April 22, 2025