ELLIS PAINTS CO/PACIFIC RESOURCE RECOVERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 74 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $7,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3150 E PICO BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
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- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562211
- Inspections
- 6 · last Feb 25, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $7,500 · last Jan 27, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000473407
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 92 | — |
| 2016 | 88 | -4% |
| 2017 | 74 | -16% |
| 2018 | 53 | -28% |
| 2019 | 45 | -16% |
| 2020 | 52 | +18% |
| 2021 | 59 | +13% |
| 2022 | 80 | +35% |
| 2023 | 173 | +117% |
| 2024 | 183 | +6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 81 | 81 | — | — | 433,709 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 24 | 24 | — | — | 132,136 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 21 | 21 | — | — | 203,352 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 19 | 19 | — | — | 183,529 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 18 | 18 | — | — | 172,495 | |
| Toluene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 129,127 | |
| Dichloromethane | 7 | 7 | — | — | 77,584 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3 | 3 | — | — | 29,014 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 71 | 71 | — | — | 382,601 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 38 | 38 | — | — | 210,345 | |
| Acetonitrile | 17 | 17 | — | — | 161,399 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 147,213 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 14 | 14 | — | — | 134,560 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 82,120 | |
| n-Hexane | 7 | 7 | — | — | 65,862 | |
| Dichloromethane | 5 | 5 | — | — | 55,962 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 226 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 48 | 48 | — | — | 256,508 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 36,777 | |
| Acetonitrile | 9 | 9 | — | — | 87,746 | |
| Toluene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 85,410 | |
| Dichloromethane | 4 | 4 | — | — | 29,889 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15,397 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 0 | 0 | — | — | 19,096 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 45,601 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 35 | 35 | — | — | 185,821 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 40,684 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7 | 7 | — | — | 88,226 | |
| Acetonitrile | 4 | 4 | — | — | 49,215 | |
| Toluene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 35,684 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 24,123 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 12,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 114 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 23 | 23 | — | — | 122,747 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 77,861 | |
| Styrene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 46,759 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 4 | 4 | — | — | 39,989 | |
| Toluene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 27,236 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 19,912 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1 | 1 | — | — | 13,097 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 32 | 32 | — | — | 145,995 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 60,061 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 732 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 30 | 30 | — | — | 162,569 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 66,243 | |
| Acetonitrile | 4 | 4 | — | — | 33,847 | |
| Toluene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 18,797 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 933 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 40 | 40 | — | — | 216,331 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 64,441 | |
| Toluene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 5 | 5 | — | — | 44,717 | |
| Styrene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 24,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 733 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 52 | 52 | — | — | 279,796 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 57,104 | |
| Toluene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 4 | 4 | — | — | 43,079 | |
| Styrene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 27,461 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Urethane | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10,939 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 16,171 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,203 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 45 | 45 | — | — | 243,625 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 11 | 11 | — | — | 48,980 | |
| Toluene | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 6 | 6 | — | — | 58,857 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 3 | 3 | — | — | 19,820 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 25,578 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1 | 1 | — | — | 14,450 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 19,324 | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 51,125 | 479 |
| Methanol | — | — | 332,793 | 4,930 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 3,231 | 141,448 | 8,054 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 18,669 | 1,040 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 174,867 | 344 |
| Acetonitrile | — | — | 117,734 | 1,868 |
| Toluene | — | 4,357 | 102,471 | 7,588 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 65,605 | 8,180 | — |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Toluene | — | — | 485 | — |
|
MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
ST JEAN BAPTISTE
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 925 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | 23,151 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 6,664 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL
FREDONIA, KS
|
Toluene | — | — | 78,835 | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | 14,711 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Toluene | — | 4,357 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 34 | — |
|
MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
ST JEAN BAPTISTE
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 155 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 3,031 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 886 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL
FREDONIA, KS
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 15,604 | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
n-Hexane | 9,304 | — | — | — |
|
MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
ST JEAN BAPTISTE
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 83 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 996 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 261 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL
FREDONIA, KS
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 173,788 | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | 28,141 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 83 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 5,977 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 1,498 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL
FREDONIA, KS
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 111,491 | — |
|
MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
ST JEAN BAPTISTE
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 370 |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Acetonitrile | 63,927 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 266 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 811 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL
FREDONIA, KS
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 7,369 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 1,145 | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Ethylene glycol | 58,351 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD OIL RECYCLING
COMPTON, CA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 64,460 | — | — |
|
MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
ST JEAN BAPTISTE
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 97 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 1,479 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 382 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL
FREDONIA, KS
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 49,573 | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Dichloromethane | 25,981 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 73 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 374 | — |
|
MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
ST JEAN BAPTISTE
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,000 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 25,179 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 7,054 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL
FREDONIA, KS
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 115,894 | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 19,763 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 3,231 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Methanol | — | — | 523 | — |
|
MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
ST JEAN BAPTISTE
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 870 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | 15,327 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 4,060 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL
FREDONIA, KS
|
Methanol | — | — | 316,943 | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methanol | 95,986 | — | — | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Sep 24, 2024 | Jan 12, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 24, 2024 | Jan 12, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 8, 2022 | Mar 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 6, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 20, 2019 | Nov 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 22, 2016 | Mar 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 22, 2016 | Mar 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Aug 19, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 19, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 26, 2010 | Sep 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 29, 2009 | Jul 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 30, 2008 | Jul 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 28, 2006 | Dec 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 28, 2006 | Dec 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 28, 2006 | Dec 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Dec 28, 2006 | Dec 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | May 10, 2006 | Jul 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 18, 2005 | May 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 18, 2005 | May 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 19, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 22, 2002 | Nov 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Nov 22, 2002 | Nov 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Nov 22, 2002 | Nov 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jan 25, 2002 | Mar 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 25, 2002 | Feb 7, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jan 18, 2001 | Jun 25, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 28, 1999 | Dec 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 27, 1995 | May 23, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 27, 1995 | May 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 1995 | May 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 12, 1994 | Apr 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 3, 1993 | Apr 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 20, 1991 | Apr 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 20, 1991 | Apr 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 20, 1991 | Apr 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 1986 | Jun 12, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Oct 10, 1985 | Jun 12, 1986 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.