Waste Acceptance Specialist

About the Role

Clean Harbors is hiring for a Waste Acceptance Specialist
. The Waste Acceptance Specialist determines safe, compliant, and cost‑effective disposal options for a variety of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste materials. The Specialist reviews waste profiles, makes inquiries or corrections to chemical or regulatory information, and approves waste into the Clean Harbors network of facilities.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3‑6‑5;
• Competitive wages;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Generous paid time off, company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Assists customers (internal and external) with regulatory and technical issues, working closely with the Compliance and Health and Safety Departments to ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local regulations and facility permits.
• Reviews and approves customer waste profiles, including SDS, supporting documentation, and analytical data for adherence to all regulations and permit requirements. Identifies potential Health and Safety and operational concerns and manages them with management.
• Monitors incoming workload and allocates work to junior team members. Addresses general questions submitted by the field in real time.
• Provides real‑time support on standard operating procedures, waste profiles, LDRs, and regulatory guidance at state and federal levels. Acts as a technical liaison for sales and customers. Maintains the profile database and generates complete and accurate profile‑level instructions to support health and safety and operational concerns. Recommends and implements strategies for process, quality or service improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates decisiveness and initiative in problem resolution.
• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related field preferred.
• Experience in a technical capacity within the Hazardous Waste or Environmental Services Industry plus a working knowledge of Environmental Regulations, including RCRA and DOT (relevant internship experience will be considered).

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services across North America. The company serves a diverse customer base, including the Fortune 500, smaller private entities, and governmental agencies. Through its Safety‑Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is a premier provider of used oil recycling and re‑refining. Clean Harbors is headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts, with disposal facilities and service locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact  or 1‑844‑922‑5547. Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.