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Veolia to Build a Major Hazardous Waste U.S. Player With the Acquisition of Clean Earth and Unlock Further International Growth
BOSTON, November 21, 2025--Veolia announces its biggest and most transformative acquisition since the merger with Suez both for its growth acceleration in the U.S. and for U.S. hazardous waste. The Group has entered into an agreement with Enviri to acquire Clean Earth, a prime asset in the U.S. hazardous waste sector. It will double Veolia’s U.S. hazardous waste footprint to create a number two player in a fast growing sector, with a nationwide operational platform, wider market coverage and an
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