Veolia

Solving tough challenges through innovation and proven methodologies 

Founded in 1853 as Compagnie Générale des Eaux by decree of Napoleon III, Veolia has evolved from a water management company in France into a global leader in ecological transformation. Today, Veolia provides solutions across water, waste, and energy, helping organizations improve operational efficiency and advance sustainability objectives.   

Through its Solvent Recovery Services facilities in Azusa, California; Middlesex, New Jersey; West Carrollton, Ohio; Henderson, Colorado;, and Cowansville, Quebec, Veolia helps customers recover value from spent materials while supporting circular economy initiatives. Through these programs, customers can return spent materials and receive reclaimed products that meet or exceed prime specifications, often at a lower cost and with reduced environmental impact. 

Veolia’s capabilities include:

• On-site recycling 

• Toll processing 

• Waste to product conversion 

• Solvent recovery and reclamation

Benefits of the Veolia recycling program:

• Minimize waste generation and emissions

• Reduce carbon footprint 

• Lower disposal costs 

• Receive high-quality reclaimed materials that meet industry-standard specifications or better, often at a lower cost than newly manufactured materials

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) producer

Veolia supplies high-quality N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone, a high-performance solvent, in bulk and packaged formats from multiple production facilities across North America, helping ensure a consistent and reliable supply NMP is available in a technical grade that meets or exceeds industry standard specifications. 

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone is used in applications that require strong solvency and stability, including: 

• Agricultural formulations
• Industrial chemical processing
• Coatings and adhesives
• Electronics manufacturing
• Industrial cleaning

Veolia’s NMP is included in our Sustainable and Natural Products framework as a Circular Material. To learn more about sustainable products, please visit our Sustainable Innovation page.