Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
UNIVAR USA INC - KENT TRANSFER FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 998 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
-
8201 S 212TH ST
KENT, WA 98032
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- KING County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 2 · last Dec 10, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 27, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000489196
How This Compares
#136
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#452
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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.
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
-60% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,257 | — |
| 2016 | 1,271 | +1% |
| 2017 | 998 | -21% |
| 2018 | 1,000 | 0% |
| 2019 | 984 | -2% |
| 2020 | 182 | -81% |
| 2021 | 248 | +36% |
| 2022 | 753 | +204% |
| 2023 | 803 | +7% |
| 2024 | 499 | -38% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 367 | 367 | — | — | 2,903 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 62 | 62 | — | — | 7,953 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 60 | 60 | — | — | 2,981 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,903 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2,903 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 366 | 366 | — | — | 133 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 898 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 74 | 74 | — | — | 133 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 60 | 60 | — | — | 133 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8,171 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 133 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | 898 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 488 | 488 | — | — | 165 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 242 | 242 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 177 | 177 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 925 | 925 | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 59 | 59 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 925 | 925 | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 59 | 59 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 16 | 16 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 924 | 924 | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 59 | 59 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,198 | 1,198 | — | — | 5,860 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 32 | 32 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,187 | 1,187 | — | — | 1,014 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 30 | 30 | — | — | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 67 | — | — |
| Methanol | — | 67 | — | — |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | 3,390 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 67 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY LL- KYD985073196
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,836 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING LLC - IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 67 | — | — |
|
- KYD985073196
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Methanol | 2,836 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING LLC - IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methanol | — | 67 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE - UTD981552177
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | 3,323 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING LLC - IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | 67 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY OF IDAHO - IDD073114654
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Tetrachloroethylene | 4,563 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY LL- KYD985073196
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,836 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING LLC - IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 67 | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY LL- KYD985073196
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Toluene | 2,869 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING LLC - IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | 112 | — | — |
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 | Dec 10, 2024 | Mar 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 10, 2024 | Mar 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 2024 | Mar 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 13, 2019 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 13, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 14, 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 14, 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 14, 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 14, 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 5, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 24, 2013 | Aug 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 24, 2013 | Aug 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 21, 2007 | Feb 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 2007 | Feb 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2007 | Feb 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 21, 2007 | Feb 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 21, 2007 | Feb 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 20, 2006 | Jan 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 20, 2006 | Aug 2, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 2006 | Jul 21, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 20, 2006 | Sep 20, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 25, 2005 | Feb 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 26, 2004 | Aug 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 2004 | Aug 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 18, 2003 | Oct 15, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 2001 | Feb 12, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 11, 2001 | Feb 12, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 1995 | Aug 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 3, 1994 | Jul 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 1992 | Jun 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 2, 1990 | Oct 15, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 2, 1990 | Oct 15, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 12, 1988 | Apr 12, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 29, 1985 | Jul 4, 1994 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.12 | +12% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +6% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +22% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.12 | +6% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 mg/L | 0.12 | +409% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.12 | +51% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +19% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +61% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +17% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +27% | Sep 2015 | Open |
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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAH000038597-001 · Feb 5, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD067548966-001 · Aug 5, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD067548966-000 · Aug 18, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD067548966-005 · Jul 12, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD067548966-004 · Mar 6, 1989
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