Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,001 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
-
156 W 56TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80216
View on map ↗ - County
- ADAMS County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 2, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000859438
How This Compares
#92
of 246 TRI reporters in CO
#318
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-26% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,851 | — |
| 2016 | 5,392 | +11% |
| 2017 | 2,001 | -63% |
| 2018 | 5,206 | +160% |
| 2019 | 1,402 | -73% |
| 2020 | 6,126 | +337% |
| 2021 | 11,480 | +87% |
| 2022 | 6,549 | -43% |
| 2023 | 31,534 | +382% |
| 2024 | 3,607 | -89% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,412 | 2,412 | — | — | 146,354 | |
| Toluene | 552 | 552 | — | — | 36,712 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 370 | 370 | — | — | 36,668 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 170 | 170 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 76 | 76 | — | — | 36,712 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 36,668 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 36,624 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 25,292 | 25,292 | — | — | 16,915 | |
| Toluene | 3,761 | 3,761 | — | — | 16,940 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,809 | 1,809 | — | — | 16,915 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 505 | 505 | — | — | 16,940 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 159 | 159 | — | — | 16,915 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 16,890 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 5,049 | 5,049 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,244 | 7,244 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,476 | 2,476 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 741 | 741 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 529 | 529 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 363 | 363 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 126 | 126 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,212 | 2,212 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,016 | 1,016 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 940 | 940 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 670 | 670 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 550 | 550 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 412 | 412 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 326 | 326 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 993 | 993 | — | — | 2,100 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 409 | 409 | — | — | 2,100 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,940 | 1,940 | — | — | 1,116 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,910 | 1,910 | — | — | 1,417 | |
| Toluene | 828 | 828 | — | — | 956 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 292 | 292 | — | — | 444 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 236 | 236 | — | — | 302 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 751 | 751 | — | — | 750 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 750 | |
| n-Hexane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methanol | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,185 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,887 | 1,887 | — | — | 750 | |
| Toluene | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 750 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 250 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 750 | — | 5 | 2,485 | |
| Naphthalene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,851 | 2,851 | — | — | 1,391 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Naphthalene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 250 | 250 | — | — | 250 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | 44 | 9,654 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 88 | 9,654 | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 44 | 9,654 | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 9,654 | — |
| Methanol | — | 44 | 9,654 | — |
| Toluene | — | 88 | 9,654 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP - KSD980633259
FREDONIA, KS
|
Toluene | 26,970 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | 88 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP - KSD980633259
FREDONIA, KS
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 26,970 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP - KSD980633259
FREDONIA, KS
|
Methanol | 26,970 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS - TXD069452340
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Methanol | 99,945 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methanol | — | 44 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP - KSD980633259
FREDONIA, KS
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | 26,970 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | 44 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP - KSD980633259
FREDONIA, KS
|
Ethylene glycol | 26,970 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 44 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP - KSD980633259
FREDONIA, KS
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26,970 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 88 | — | — |
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 | Mar 2, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Mar 2, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Apr 8, 2022 | Apr 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Apr 11, 1996 | Jun 19, 1996 | 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.
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD041097023-15 · Mar 2, 2026
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604505565 · Aug 14, 2025
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD041097023-13 · Apr 8, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD041097023-000 · Apr 23, 1996
Other facilities in ADAMS County, CO
ADVANCED CIRCUITS AURORA PLANT
AURORA, CO
· Manufacturing
51015 MCDONALD'S 96TH AT TOWER
COMMERCE CITY, CO
112TH AVE WIDENING
THORNTON, CO
7-ELEVEN STORE #39296
THORNTON, CO
· Retail Trade
BRIGHTON CROSSING
BRIGHTON, CO
JFW TRUCKING
COMMERCE CITY, CO