Hazardous Waste Treatment Sector Gets Major Capacity Boost as Two Industry Leaders Align on Long-Term Supply Agreement

The environmental waste management landscape is shifting as Tradebe Environmental Services and Veolia North America move forward with a landmark commercial arrangement. Under the terms of this three-year deal, Tradebe will secure dedicated access to high-temperature thermal treatment capabilities at Veolia’s new world-class processing center slated for operations in Gum Springs, Arkansas beginning in 2025.

Addressing Market Pressures and Growing Industrial Demand

The timing of this strategic arrangement is no coincidence. The U.S. hazardous waste treatment sector is facing mounting pressure to expand capacity, with thermal processing emerging as a critical bottleneck. Veolia’s new Gum Springs facility represents a direct response to this capacity crunch, positioning the company to capture growing market demand from industrial customers seeking reliable waste treatment solutions.

Tradebe’s commitment to secure treatment slots demonstrates confidence in both the facility’s technological capabilities and the sustained growth trajectory of hazardous waste streams across North American industries. For Tradebe’s customer base—which processes more than 90,000 tons of waste annually across a network spanning over 40 U.S. sites—this arrangement guarantees access to cutting-edge processing technology without operational disruptions.

Technology and Sustainability at the Core

The Gum Springs facility distinguishes itself through advanced thermal treatment methodologies designed for precision and environmental responsibility. Notably, the operation will leverage renewable energy generated from an integrated solar installation, enabling the facility to achieve near-zero external energy dependency. This self-powered model aligns with escalating corporate sustainability mandates from industrial customers.

Fred Van Heems, President and CEO of Veolia North America, emphasized the forward-thinking nature of the collaboration: “Entering into this arrangement with Tradebe underscores our commitment to collaborative market solutions. As thermal treatment demand accelerates nationwide, partnerships that anticipate future needs become essential for industry leadership.”

Oriol Mateu, CEO of Tradebe Environmental Services U.S. division, positioned the deal as transformative: “This milestone reflects our strategic focus on seamless service delivery. By combining technological resources and operational expertise with Veolia, we’re eliminating market inefficiencies and delivering enhanced service continuity to our industrial clients.”

Company Profiles and Market Position

Tradebe Environmental Services operates as a leading hazardous waste management provider with two decades of U.S. market presence. The company maintains operations across 40+ locations with a workforce exceeding 900 professionals, managing end-to-end waste solutions from collection through final recycling. With annual processing capacity of 90,000+ tons, Tradebe serves commercial and industrial sectors seeking compliance-focused waste handling.

Veolia North America, headquartered in Boston, commands the top environmental services ranking in the United States for the third consecutive year, and operates the nation’s largest private water systems alongside hazardous waste treatment infrastructure. The parent Veolia group maintains global reach across multiple continents, managing water services for 113 million inhabitants and treating 63 million tonnes of waste annually as of 2023.

The arrangement commences in 2024, allowing both organizations to coordinate transition protocols ahead of the 2025 operational launch. This pre-positioning strategy ensures frictionless service delivery from day one of facility activation.