Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PHIBRO TECH INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 305 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
8851 DICE RD
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
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- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 11 · last Jan 14, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 8, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000475780
How This Compares
#405
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#8,510
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-33% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 225 | — |
| 2016 | 378 | +68% |
| 2017 | 305 | -19% |
| 2018 | 305 | 0% |
| 2019 | 290 | -5% |
| 2020 | 290 | 0% |
| 2021 | 290 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2,258 | +679% |
| 2023 | 140 | -94% |
| 2024 | 150 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 58,481 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 15,424 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 154,099 | |
| Ammonia | 125 | 125 | — | — | 118 | |
| Nitric acid | 25 | 25 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 161,578 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 605 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 18,124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 101,732 | |
| Ammonia | 125 | 125 | — | — | 410 | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 19,478 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 108,112 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 32 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 244,476 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 491 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,118 | 2,118 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 125 | 125 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 16,347 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 125,932 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 601 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 198,495 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 150 | 150 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 125 | 125 | — | — | 2,185 | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 162,193 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 280,609 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 990 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 24,679 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 150 | 150 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 125 | 125 | — | — | 1,336 | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 55,917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 283,993 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 206,544 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 51,449 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 150 | 150 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 125 | 125 | — | — | 3,999 | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 41,024 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 146,132 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 324,637 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,090 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 150 | 150 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 125 | 125 | — | — | 2,054 | |
| Nitric acid | 30 | 30 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 100,192 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 342,558 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 26,769 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 871 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 150 | 150 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 125 | 125 | — | — | 7,781 | |
| Nitric acid | 30 | 30 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 341,815 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 36,397 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 114,061 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 792 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 223 | 223 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 125 | 125 | — | — | 2,207 | |
| Nitric acid | 30 | 30 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,096 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 32,714 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 117,809 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 349,160 | |
| Ammonia | 125 | 125 | — | — | 5,228 | |
| Nitric acid | 100 | 100 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | 482,529 | — | 118 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 65,079 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 895,729 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 119,957 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 154,099 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nickel compounds | — | 10,079 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES COMPANY
TOLLESON, AZ
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,019 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS BUTTONWILLOW LLC
BUTTONWILLOW, CA
|
Nickel compounds | 4,300 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS BUTTONWILLOW LLC
BUTTONWILLOW, CA
|
Copper compounds | 15,346 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Copper compounds | 58 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES COMPANY
TOLLESON, AZ
|
Copper compounds | — | 6,298 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 41 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Ammonia | 118 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 154,099 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
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 Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 28, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 22, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 27, 2021 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 27, 2021 | Oct 18, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Sep 27, 2021 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Dec 10, 2020 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 17, 2020 | May 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Sep 4, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 4, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 4, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 4, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 4, 2019 | May 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 4, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 21, 2018 | Jan 24, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 21, 2018 | Jan 24, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 9, 2018 | Jun 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 9, 2018 | Feb 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 9, 2018 | Jan 24, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 16, 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 20, 2016 | May 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 15, 2015 | Mar 2, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 15, 2015 | Jan 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 15, 2015 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Dec 15, 2015 | Jan 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 8, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 7, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jun 29, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 29, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2015 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 29, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 29, 2015 | Jan 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 2015 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: Characteristics of HW | Jun 29, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 29, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 28, 2015 | Mar 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 28, 2014 | Jun 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 23, 2014 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 27, 2014 | Jan 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 28, 2013 | Dec 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 28, 2013 | May 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 28, 2013 | May 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 28, 2013 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 16, 2012 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 16, 2012 | Aug 7, 2012 | 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.
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-574 · Sep 20, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-342 · Jun 18, 2024
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-569 · Feb 26, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-340 · Jan 17, 2024
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-316 · Sep 13, 2023
INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-315 · Sep 13, 2023
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-567 · May 27, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-338 · Apr 7, 2023
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-564 · Nov 2, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-335 · Oct 14, 2021
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-563 · Feb 12, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-334 · Dec 10, 2020
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-561 · Apr 17, 2020
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-562 · Apr 17, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-333 · Apr 17, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-332 · Oct 17, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-329 · Dec 21, 2018
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-556 · Dec 21, 2018
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-555 · Oct 15, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008488025-328 · Oct 9, 2018
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