Environmental Compliance 2026Updated

List of Licensed Hazardous Waste Transport Companies

Comprehensive database of EPA-licensed hazardous waste transporters across the United States, including RCRA-compliant haulers with EPA ID numbers, DOT certifications, service areas, and fleet capabilities for manifest-ready waste shipping.

Available Data Fields

Company Name

EPA ID Number

DOT Permit Number

Service Area

Waste Types Handled

Fleet Size & Vehicle Types

RCRA Compliance Status

Emergency Response Capability

Phone Number

Website

State Licenses Held

Insurance Coverage

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Company Name	Headquarters	Waste Types Handled	Service Area
Clean Harbors, Inc.	Norwell, MA	RCRA hazardous, PCBs, radioactive	All 50 states & Canada
Veolia North America	Boston, MA	Hazardous, industrial, medical	Nationwide (350+ locations)
Clean Earth (Enviri Corp)	King of Prussia, PA	Hazardous, non-hazardous, contaminated soil	Nationwide (90+ facilities)
Republic Services	Phoenix, AZ	Hazardous, radioactive, universal waste	Nationwide
HazChem Environmental	Addison, IL	Hazardous, non-hazardous, emergency spills	Nationwide

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Understanding the Licensed Hazardous Waste Transport Industry

The transportation of hazardous waste in the United States is governed by a rigorous regulatory framework under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and enforced by the EPA alongside the Department of Transportation (DOT). Every company transporting hazardous waste must hold a valid EPA Identification Number and comply with 40 CFR Part 263 standards.

Regulatory Requirements for Transporters

Licensed hazardous waste transporters must satisfy overlapping federal and state requirements:

EPA ID Number: Mandatory for any entity handling hazardous waste. Obtained via EPA Form 8700-12 and tracked in the national RCRAInfo database.
DOT Hazmat Registration: Required under 49 CFR for transporting hazardous materials on public roads. Includes vehicle placarding, driver training, and shipping paper documentation.
Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest: EPA Form 8700-22 must accompany every shipment from cradle to grave, ensuring chain-of-custody accountability through the e-Manifest system.
State-Level Permits: Most states require additional transporter registration. California alone maintains over 800 active registered transporters through its DTSC database.

Market Landscape

The U.S. hazardous waste transportation market is shaped by the country generating over 34 million tons of RCRA hazardous waste annually. The industry spans from large integrated environmental services firms like Clean Harbors and Veolia to regional specialists serving specific waste streams or geographies.

Segment	Examples	Typical Services
Integrated Majors	Clean Harbors, Veolia, Republic Services	Full lifecycle: transport, treatment, disposal
Specialized Haulers	HazChem, Enviro Care, Andrews Logistics	Transport-focused with emergency response
Regional Operators	State-licensed local haulers	Drum pickup, LTL consolidation

Key Selection Criteria for EHS Managers

When evaluating hazardous waste transporters, environmental health and safety professionals typically prioritize:

RCRA compliance history — searchable via EPA's ECHO database for enforcement actions
Insurance adequacy — pollution liability and cargo coverage matching waste profile risk
Geographic coverage — alignment with facility locations and approved TSDF destinations
Emergency response time — critical for spill events requiring rapid mobilization
e-Manifest integration — electronic manifest capability reduces paperwork errors and accelerates compliance reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.How is the transporter data collected and how current is it?

When you request this dataset, our AI crawls public sources in real time — including EPA RCRAInfo records, state environmental agency registries, DOT databases, and company websites — to compile the most current information available. The data reflects what is publicly accessible at the time of your request.

Q.Does the list include state-level license status?

Yes. Where states publish transporter registrations publicly (such as California DTSC, Texas TCEQ, and New York DEC), the dataset captures state-specific license numbers and status alongside federal EPA ID information.

Q.Can I filter by specific RCRA waste codes?

You can specify the waste codes relevant to your operations (e.g., D001 ignitables, F-listed solvents) in your request, and the AI will prioritize transporters with documented experience handling those waste streams.

Q.Is this data suitable for vendor qualification audits?

The dataset provides a strong starting point for vendor shortlisting by consolidating EPA IDs, compliance status, and service capabilities. However, for formal vendor qualification, you should verify insurance certificates, safety records (via FMCSA), and conduct on-site audits as required by your EHS program.

Q.Are Canadian cross-border transporters included?

The dataset focuses on U.S.-licensed transporters. Companies with cross-border capabilities (such as Clean Harbors, which operates in both countries) will be flagged, but Canadian-only operators are not included.