ECOLAB, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,385 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
18383 E RAILROAD ST
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
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- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325611
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 9, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110022300151
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,086 | — |
| 2016 | 1,401 | +29% |
| 2017 | 1,385 | -1% |
| 2018 | 1,079 | -22% |
| 2020 | 358 | — |
| 2021 | 438 | +22% |
| 2022 | 489 | +12% |
| 2023 | 262 | -46% |
| 2024 | 1,028 | +292% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 441 | 441 | — | — | 5,174 | |
| Ammonia | 375 | 375 | — | — | 2,645 | |
| Formic acid | 89 | 89 | — | — | 934 | |
| Peracetic acid | 85 | 85 | — | — | 989 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 28 | 28 | — | — | 1,653 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 6 | 6 | — | — | 950 | |
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 104 | 104 | — | — | 36,584 | |
| Ammonia | 76 | 76 | — | — | 56 | |
| Formic acid | 45 | 45 | — | — | 9,803 | |
| Peracetic acid | 22 | 22 | — | — | 82,262 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 15 | 15 | — | — | 4,054 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 235 | 235 | — | — | 36,584 | |
| Formic acid | 135 | 135 | — | — | 9,803 | |
| Peracetic acid | 85 | 85 | — | — | 82,262 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 28 | 28 | — | — | 4,269 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 6 | 6 | — | — | 861 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 236 | 236 | — | — | 651 | |
| Formic acid | 89 | 89 | — | — | 334 | |
| Peracetic acid | 85 | 85 | — | — | 3,480 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 22 | 22 | — | — | 544 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 6 | 6 | — | — | 431 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 626 | |
| Formic acid | 89 | 89 | — | — | 321 | |
| Peracetic acid | 85 | 85 | — | — | 3,346 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 28 | 28 | — | — | 495 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 6 | 6 | — | — | 421 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 771 | 771 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 126 | 126 | — | — | 6,300 | |
| Formic acid | 89 | 89 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 76 | 76 | — | — | 30,852 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 17 | 17 | — | — | 11,477 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 870 | 870 | — | — | 320 | |
| Peracetic acid | 208 | 208 | — | — | 6,300 | |
| Ammonia | 153 | 153 | — | — | 336 | |
| Formic acid | 135 | 135 | — | — | 150 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 19 | 19 | — | — | 16,718 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 870 | 870 | — | — | 255 | |
| Peracetic acid | 208 | 208 | — | — | 1,050 | |
| Ammonia | 153 | 153 | — | — | 289 | |
| Formic acid | 135 | 135 | — | — | 250 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 35 | 35 | — | — | 11,295 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 790 | 790 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 135 | 135 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 126 | 126 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 35 | 35 | — | — | 11,257 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1,609 |
| Peracetic acid | — | 485 | — | 1,786 |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 923 |
| Ammonia | — | 737 | — | 1,841 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 1,215 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 11,467 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 358 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL OF TEXAS
ORANGE, TX
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 548 |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
COOLIDGE, AZ
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 1,741 |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Ammonia | — | 737 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
COOLIDGE, AZ
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1,096 |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
COOLIDGE, AZ
|
Formic acid | — | — | — | 934 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 62 |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Peracetic acid | — | 485 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
COOLIDGE, AZ
|
Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 442 |
|
HERITAGE TRANSPORT LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 697 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 44 | LA CO., SANITATION DIST, POMONA |
| Ammonia | 167 | LA CO., SANITATION DIST, POMONA |
| Peracetic acid | — | LA CO., SANITATION DIST, POMONA |
| Nitric acid | — | LA CO., SANITATION DIST, POMONA |
| Certain glycol ethers | 557 | LA CO., SANITATION DIST, POMONA |
| Formic acid | — | LA CO., SANITATION DIST, POMONA |
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | — | LA CO., SANITATION DIST, POMONA |
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 | Sep 22, 2015 | Nov 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2015 | Oct 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 22, 2015 | Oct 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 22, 2015 | Oct 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 22, 2015 | Oct 12, 2015 | 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.