Covanta Haverhill Inc. is committed to being an active and supportive community member. Covanta believes it has a responsibility to give back to the community by investing in communities where we operate; providing jobs for local residents; and supporting education, the environment, social and economic development. Over the past 20 years, it has been a sponsor of many public, private and non-profit organizations. Sponsorship has included in-kind donations of monetary funds, equipment, and/or time and labor.

Covanta Haverhill Inc. is also committed to providing those living in the community with a better understanding of the benefits of their neighborhood Energy from Waste facility. If there are any community concerns regarding the facility or its operation, please contact us using the information found in the “Contact Us” section of this website.

As a component of membership in the US EPA Performance Track program, Covanta Haverhill Inc. completes an Annual Performance Report in which it demonstrates to US EPA and the public its environmental accomplishments over the year, its continued high level of environmental performance, and its maintenance of the Performance Track membership criteria.

For recent annual reports, visit:


Covanta Haverhill Inc. provides escorted tours of the facility to anyone interested in learning more about the Energy from Waste process. The facility has hosted tours for students from local grade schools, high schools, universities and colleges, various civic and community organizations, and our customers. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please refer to the “Tours” section of this website.

Covanta Haverhill Inc is an active member in the Haverhill Chamber of Commerce and the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. These chambers serve as a voice for businesses in the Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts. The chambers meet regularly to discuss new regulations, community changes and various other topics. The chambers’ highly respected public policy staff works with state legislators and officials to help shape specific laws and to promote a regulatory system that responds to businesses’ concerns.

Covanta Haverhill Inc is an active participant in Merrimack Valley Regional Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC).

Over the past ten years, Covanta Haverhill has been a sponsor of many public, private, and non-profit organizations. Sponsorship has included in-kind donations of monetary funds, equipment, and/or labor.

The following is a non-comprehensive list of organizations that have received Covanta Haverhill support.

Schools/Public Departments
Haverhill Fire Department
Haverhill Police Department
Haverhill Public Schools including:
• Burnham School
• Greenleaf Elementary School
• Hunking Middle School
• Knipe School (partners for 10+ years)
• Moody School
• Nettle School
• Silver Hill Elementary School
Hudson Fire Department
Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, MA
Pentucket High School
Pentucket Middle School
Seabrook Police Association

Community Organizations/Charities/Scholarships
Diabetes Foundation of RI
Earth Preservers
Emmaus House
Friends of Bethany
Friends of Haverhill Police
Hannah Duston Park, Haverhill
Haverhill Boy's Club
Haverhill Conservation Department
Haverhill Even Start Family Literacy
Haverhill Historical Society
Keeping Kids on Track UWMV
Merrimack Valley YMCA
Pentucket Community Service Team
Project Bread (Walk for Hunger)
Shawsheen Valley Inc.
The Old North Foundation
Tony Sapienza Scholarship Fund
VFW Santa Parade
YWCA of Haverhill


Sports teams
Haverhill Girls Softball League
Haverhill Junior Football League
Haverhill Pal Soccer
Haverhill Tri Star Little League
L-S Football Boosters
Pentucket Players
Riverside/Bradford Baseball League