Clean Harbors (CLH) co-CEO reports new stock awards and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. co-CEO and director Michael Louis Battles reported routine equity compensation activity. On 02/01/2026 he received two grants of common stock: 10,290 performance-based restricted shares and 10,690 time-based restricted shares, both at a reported price of $0 per share.

On 02/02/2026, 5,205 shares were withheld at $259.91 per share to satisfy tax liabilities tied to vesting, in accordance with Rule 16b-3. After these transactions, Battles directly beneficially owned 98,686 shares of Clean Harbors common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Battles Michael Louis

Role CO-CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	5,205	$259.91	$1.35M
Grant/Award	Common Stock	10,290	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	10,690	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 77,706 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Payment of tax liability by withholding of securities incident to vesting of securities in accordance with Rule 16b3. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Award that will vest 50% on 3/15/2028 and 50% on 3/15/2029, depending on achievement of certain goals during the performance period 1/1/2027 through 12/31/2027. Restricted Stock Award vesting as to 25% on February 1, 2027; 25% on February 1, 2028; 25% on February 1, 2029; and 25% on February 1, 2030.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Battles Michael Louis

(Last) (First) (Middle)

42 LONGWATER DRIVE

(Street)

NORWELL MA 02061

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CLEAN HARBORS INC [ CLH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CO-CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/01/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/02/2026		F		5,205(1)	D	$259.91	77,706	D
Common Stock	02/01/2026		A		10,290(2)	A	$0	87,996	D
Common Stock	02/01/2026		A		10,690(3)	A	$0	98,686	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Payment of tax liability by withholding of securities incident to vesting of securities in accordance with Rule 16b3.

2. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Award that will vest 50% on 3/15/2028 and 50% on 3/15/2029, depending on achievement of certain goals during the performance period 1/1/2027 through 12/31/2027.

3. Restricted Stock Award vesting as to 25% on February 1, 2027; 25% on February 1, 2028; 25% on February 1, 2029; and 25% on February 1, 2030.

	/s/ Michael Battles	02/03/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Michael Battles report for Clean Harbors (CLH)?

Michael Louis Battles, co-CEO and director of Clean Harbors, reported routine equity compensation activity. He received two grants of common stock and had shares withheld to cover tax liabilities related to vesting of previously awarded securities.

How many Clean Harbors shares were granted to Michael Battles on February 1, 2026?

On February 1, 2026, Michael Battles was granted 10,290 performance-based restricted shares and 10,690 time-based restricted shares of Clean Harbors common stock, for a total of 20,980 shares, all reported at a price of $0 per share.

Why were 5,205 Clean Harbors shares withheld from Michael Battles?

5,205 shares of Clean Harbors common stock were withheld to pay tax liabilities arising from the vesting of prior equity awards. The withholding was executed in accordance with Rule 16b-3 and was priced at $259.91 per share.

What is the vesting schedule for Michael Battles’ performance-based restricted stock?

The performance-based restricted stock award to Michael Battles will vest 50% on March 15, 2028 and 50% on March 15, 2029, depending on achievement of specified goals during the performance period from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027.

What is the vesting schedule for Michael Battles’ time-based restricted stock award?

The time-based restricted stock award to Michael Battles vests in four equal installments: 25% on February 1, 2027; 25% on February 1, 2028; 25% on February 1, 2029; and 25% on February 1, 2030.

How many Clean Harbors shares does Michael Battles own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, co-CEO Michael Battles beneficially owned 98,686 shares of Clean Harbors common stock directly. This figure reflects the new restricted stock grants and the 5,205 shares withheld for tax obligations.