Veolia Gum Springs Complex

The most advanced thermal treatment facility in the United States, featuring unprecedented energy recovery capabilities and innovative sustainability technology. Coming Q1 2026.
Veolia Gum Springs complex is seen with a sunset in the background

Transforming Standards in Hazardous Waste Treatment

Located 70 miles southwest of Little Rock, Veolia's 1,400 acre Gum Springs complex delivers complete hazardous waste solutions through advanced thermal treatment, secure RCRA Subtitle C landfill operations, and specialized waste processing for industry. 

In Q1 2026, our state-of-the-art thermal facility will officially open, combining advanced thermal treatment with innovative energy recovery capabilities to set new standards in hazardous waste management.

 

 

The Veolia Gum Springs complex seen from an aerial view during construction

 

Innovation in Complex Waste Stream Management

Veolia's Gum Springs facility can offer H050 energy recovery classification for approved waste streams >2,000 BTU

H040 → H050

Our thermal treatment can offer H050 energy recovery classification for approved waste streams >2,000 BTU — a first in US history.

PFAS destruction up to 99.9999% for targeted waste streams

PFAS Destruction

PFAS destruction up to 99.9999% for targeted waste streams. Cradle-to-grave management support from fully closed-loop treatment on facility grounds.

Advanced stabilization, ChemOx, and micro- and macro-encapsulation treatments for RCRA hazardous waste

Advanced Treatments

Advanced stabilization, ChemOx, and micro- and macro-encapsulation treatments for RCRA hazardous waste.

 

Gum Springs Facility Highlights

Purpose-built for industrial waste management, the Gum Springs facility delivers comprehensive treatment solutions through advanced infrastructure and strategic capabilities. 

Operational Capabilities:

  • Capacity: 100k tons/year
  • Rail access: direct inject, no drayage
  • Laboratory: full-service analytical capabilities
  • Complete range of accepted waste streams: solids, liquids, sludges
  • On-site thermal facility and RCRA Subtitle C landfill

 

Veolia Gum Springs

Thermal Capabilities

Combining advanced thermal treatment technology with next-gen sustainability, the Veolia Gum Springs facility represents a revolutionary step forward in hazardous waste management. 

Our upcoming thermal expansion features:

  • Custom-engineered rotary kiln and secondary combustion chamber
  • Tank farm with 1M+ gal capacity
  • Advanced emissions controls and monitoring
  • Specialized PFAS destruction capabilities
The Veolia Gum Springs landfill seen from an aerial view

Landfill Capabilities

Engineered for long-term security and treatment flexibility, our on-site RCRA Subtitle C landfill provides: 

  • 5M yd3 of permitted airspace with 20+ years capacity
  • Dual HDPE synthetic liner system with clay barriers
  • On-site leachate treatment
  • Full range of treatment capabilities, including stabilization services, chemical treatment, and micro/macro encapsulation
  • Infrastructure designed for large volume projects

 

Sustainability Metrics That Matter

24.5kt

Annual CO2 emissions saved through on-site sustainability efforts

>90%

On-site power generation through integrated systems

30

Acres of solar panels providing 5MWac of power

680

Acres of reforestation, representing 300k+ planted trees

A piece of equipment seen up close at the Veolia Gum Springs complex

 

Get in Touch

Current operations continue as planned while we prepare for the new thermal facility opening Q1 2026.

Waste profile evaluations are currently underway for the new thermal facility. Contact your local Veolia account manager today if you'd like to inquire about services or receive an evaluation of your waste streams.