TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
EMERALD RECYCLING
Quick Summary
- •Released 60 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1500 AIRPORT WAY S
SEATTLE, WA 98134
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- KING County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562219
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 1, 2003
- Registry ID
- 110000702419
How This Compares
#184
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#120
of 224 TRI reporters in Administrative and Support and Waste Management
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-82% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 60 | — |
| 2016 | 60 | 0% |
| 2017 | 60 | 0% |
| 2018 | 60 | 0% |
| 2019 | 30 | -50% |
| 2020 | 60 | +100% |
| 2021 | 1,765 | +2842% |
| 2022 | 389 | -78% |
| 2023 | 441 | +13% |
| 2024 | 11 | -97% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 229 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,046 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 153 | 153 | — | — | 103 | |
| Toluene | 140 | 140 | — | — | 195 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 105 | 105 | — | — | 194 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 81 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 90 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 126 | 126 | — | — | 176 | |
| Toluene | 125 | 125 | — | — | 402 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 97 | 97 | — | — | 351 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 37 | 37 | — | — | 79 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 143 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 15 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 15 | |
| n-Hexane | 255 | 255 | — | — | 500 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 750 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 52 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
| Benzene | 15 | 15 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 100 | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 458,281 | |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 500 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 750 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 15 | 15 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 500 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 750 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 | |
| Benzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,439,981 | |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 96 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 150 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| Benzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 161 | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 102 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,479,864 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 191 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,574,253 | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 122 | |
| Benzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 23 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 228 | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 145 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,385,261 | |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| Benzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 26 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 4,574 | — | 9,377 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 14,788 | — | 15,289 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 31,370 | — | 54,743 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 59 | — | 110 |
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 HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 59 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
REGIONAL DISPOSAL CO ROOSEVELT LANDFILL
ROOSEVELT, WA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
REGIONAL DISPOSAL CO ROOSEVELT LANDFILL
ROOSEVELT, WA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 429 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 593 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 65 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 151 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
| Ethylene glycol | 24 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 7, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 7, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jan 7, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 8, 2017 | Jan 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 8, 2017 | Jan 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Aug 8, 2017 | Jan 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2017 | Aug 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 27, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 12, 2017 | Jun 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 24, 2015 | Sep 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 24, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 24, 2015 | Jun 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 24, 2015 | Sep 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 24, 2015 | Sep 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Nov 24, 2015 | Sep 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 24, 2015 | Jun 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 30, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Apr 30, 2015 | Oct 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 30, 2015 | Oct 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 30, 2015 | Oct 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Apr 30, 2015 | Oct 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Special Forms of Permits | Apr 2, 2012 | Jul 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Apr 2, 2012 | Jul 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 2, 2012 | Jul 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Requirements for Authorization of State HW Program: Requirements for Final Authuthorization | Sep 28, 2011 | Oct 31, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 10, 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 10, 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 7, 2004 | Sep 10, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 7, 2004 | Aug 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 13, 2001 | Sep 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 4, 2000 | Feb 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 29, 1998 | Dec 29, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 2, 1997 | May 13, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 20, 1992 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 20, 1992 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 20, 1992 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 20, 1992 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 20, 1992 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 20, 1992 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Oct 20, 1992 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 1992 | Aug 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 2, 1992 | Aug 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 2, 1992 | Aug 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Nov 15, 1991 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 15, 1991 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 15, 1991 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 15, 1991 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 15, 1991 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 11, 1991 | Dec 16, 1991 | 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.
FINAL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD058367152-001 · Sep 24, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD058367152-002 · Oct 25, 2001
NO VIOLATIONS FOUND LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD058367152-000 · Dec 30, 1998
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1993-0109 · Jun 7, 1995
$350,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD058367152-009 · Sep 28, 1990
$98,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD058367152-010 · Jul 12, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD058367152-007 · Apr 4, 1989
$20,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD058367152-008 · Jan 30, 1989
$23,000
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