PCB Disposal

Clean Harbors PCB Disposal Services handle all types of PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) related wastes including transformers, capacitors, ballasts and assorted liquids and solids.  Depending on regulations and customer preferences, PCB materials can be recycled, incinerated, treated or landfilled.

PCBs in Caulk Handling and Disposal Services

Based on recent U.S. EPA findings, many buildings, including schools, built and/or renovated in the 1950s through the 1970s have caulk that contains PCBs.  The caulk was used to seal gaps to make windows, door frames, masonry and joints in buildings and other structures watertight or airtight.  Clean Harbors has the capabilities and experience to remove and dispose of any caulking material containing PCBs.

Permitted Facilities

Many Clean Harbors waste management facilities are permitted for storage, consolidation and transfer of PCB waste.  These facilities, along with our PCB waste management sites providing EPA approved alternative disposal methods, make Clean Harbors the only full service PCB management company in the U.S.

PCB Processing Capabilities

• TSCA and particularly TSCA / RCRA contaminated water for carbon treatment
• Patented solvent washing process to decontaminate PCB transformer components to levels that allow recycling or reuse
• Metal recovery of non-regulated electrical equipment and lighting ballasts
• Incineration to destroy PCB waste
• Mobile dechlorination treatment for PCB fluids

Experience with PCB Regulations

With over two decades of PCB management experience, Clean Harbors understands out-of-service date issues, PCB tracking requirements, and the allowable PCB management options.

Laboratory Analysis

Clean Harbors offers a dedicated oil testing and analysis facility.  All oils are tested and analyzed according to stringent ASTM and EPA methods and specifications.  Accuracy is our standard and while a 5-day sample turnaround is typical, we offer a 24-hour rush analysis upon request.