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.
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.
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
FAR WEST RECYCLING
PORTLAND, OR
Lead
—
1,682
—
—
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Aug 1, 2006
Sep 25, 2006
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
May 13, 2004
Jul 20, 2004
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Mar 1, 2001
Apr 9, 2001
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Apr 14, 1997
Jul 7, 1997
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Apr 14, 1997
Jul 7, 1997
Resolved
rcra
Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention
Apr 14, 1997
Jul 7, 1997
Resolved
rcra
Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers
Apr 14, 1997
Jul 7, 1997
Resolved
rcra
Land Disposal Restrictions: General
Apr 14, 1997
Jul 7, 1997
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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2017-0130 · Jul 31, 2017
$21,900
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2005-0058 · Dec 22, 2004
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD987185675-001 · Sep 23, 2004
$1,478
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD987185675-101 · Jun 21, 2004
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD987185675-000 · Jun 13, 1997