Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,236 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
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3110 REGATTA BOULEVARD
RICHMOND, CA 94804
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- CONTRA COSTA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jan 7, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 11, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110000483879
How This Compares
#237
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#6,089
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
2
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)
-72% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,470 | — |
| 2016 | 676 | -73% |
| 2017 | 2,236 | +231% |
| 2018 | 3,381 | +51% |
| 2019 | 2,537 | -25% |
| 2020 | 7,104 | +180% |
| 2021 | 8,631 | +21% |
| 2022 | 9,577 | +11% |
| 2023 | 814 | -92% |
| 2024 | 689 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 112 | |
| Methanol | 652 | 652 | — | — | 628,158 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 37 | 37 | — | — | 19,056 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7,354 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 28 | |
| Methanol | 786 | 786 | — | — | 671,893 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 28 | 28 | — | — | 20,691 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8,516 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 142 | |
| Methanol | 6,957 | 6,957 | — | — | 372,149 | |
| Acrylamide | 1,936 | 1,936 | — | — | 557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 684 | 684 | — | — | 24,256 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 93 | |
| Methanol | 5,614 | 5,614 | — | — | 414,447 | |
| Acrylamide | 2,486 | 2,486 | — | — | 1,129 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 531 | 531 | — | — | 11,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Methanol | 6,406 | 6,406 | — | — | 438,750 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 521 | 521 | — | — | 9,974 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | 178 | 178 | — | — | 223 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 30 | |
| Methanol | 2,278 | 2,278 | — | — | 235,517 | |
| Acrylamide | 258 | 258 | — | — | 372 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 50 | |
| Methanol | 3,085 | 3,085 | — | — | 451,276 | |
| Acrylamide | 265 | 265 | — | — | 374 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 31 | 31 | — | — | 9,136 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
| Methanol | 2,198 | 2,198 | — | — | 436,411 | |
| Toluene | 35 | 35 | — | — | 9,016 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6,989 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,225 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 666 | 666 | — | — | 393,170 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 5,939 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,802 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 19 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,435 | 2,435 | — | — | 200,430 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 34 | 34 | — | — | 35,720 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,615 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | 7,354 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 627,894 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 19,056 |
| Mercury | — | 112 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Mercury | — | 3 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Acrylamide | — | — | — | 1,520 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Acrylamide | — | — | — | 2,929 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Acrylamide | — | — | — | 1,733 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC PORT OF REDWOOD CIT
REDWOOD CITY, CA
|
Acrylamide | — | — | — | 507 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Acrylamide | — | — | — | 110 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Acrylamide | — | — | — | 64 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Mercury | — | 0 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Mercury | — | 6 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Mercury | — | 1 | — | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
|
Acrylamide | — | — | — | 490 |
|
DFG MERCURY CORP
EVANSTON, IL
|
Mercury | — | 103 | — | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 4,517 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC PORT OF REDWOOD CIT
REDWOOD CITY, CA
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 172 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 7,868 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 6,499 |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 44,322 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 142,552 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC PORT OF REDWOOD CIT
REDWOOD CITY, CA
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 44,247 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 8,820 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 8,652 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 136,244 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 243,322 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | RICHMOND WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, RICHMOND |
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 Generators of HW: General | Oct 8, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 8, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 8, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 19, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Jul 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 30, 2019 | Oct 7, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 2019 | Dec 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 19, 2019 | Dec 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 11, 2018 | May 11, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jul 7, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 7, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 7, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 7, 2017 | Dec 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 21, 2005 | May 17, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 20, 2005 | May 26, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 2003 | Nov 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 19, 1992 | Aug 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 1992 | Aug 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 19, 1992 | Aug 4, 1992 | 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-CAD981453871-500 · Nov 27, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD981453871-300 · Oct 8, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD981453871-601 · May 11, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2007-0023 · Dec 11, 2006
$29,000
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD981453871-001 · Dec 4, 2006
$29,900
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD981453871-501 · Apr 21, 2005
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