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WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 86,503 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
-
835 6TH ST S
KIRKLAND, WA 98033
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- KING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336413
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 11, 2000
- Registry ID
- 110000489221
How This Compares
#31
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#1,212
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+6440% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,649 | — |
| 2016 | 106,441 | +6356% |
| 2017 | 86,503 | -19% |
| 2018 | 99,396 | +15% |
| 2019 | 117,681 | +18% |
| 2020 | 62,267 | -47% |
| 2021 | 44,759 | -28% |
| 2022 | 59,841 | +34% |
| 2023 | 99,321 | +66% |
| 2024 | 107,827 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 39,576 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 104,695 | 104,695 | — | — | 2,594 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,517 | 2,517 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 388 | 388 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 143 | 143 | — | — | 1,426 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 84 | 84 | — | — | 1,340 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 26,868 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 96,529 | 96,529 | — | — | 4,499 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,244 | 2,244 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 346 | 346 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 127 | 127 | — | — | 1,557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 75 | 75 | — | — | 1,473 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 11,947 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 58,057 | 58,057 | — | — | 2,183 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,433 | 1,433 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 221 | 221 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 82 | 82 | — | — | 941 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 48 | 48 | — | — | 1,041 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 22,357 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 42,528 | 42,528 | — | — | 2,046 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,019 | 2,019 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 119 | 119 | — | — | 661 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 70 | 70 | — | — | 734 | |
| Nitric acid | 23 | 23 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 43,736 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 60,036 | 60,036 | — | — | 2,641 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,019 | 2,019 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 119 | 119 | — | — | 2,875 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 70 | 70 | — | — | 2,697 | |
| Nitric acid | 23 | 23 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 117,548 | 117,548 | — | — | 3,486 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 106 | 106 | — | — | 4,430 | |
| Nitric acid | 27 | 27 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 41,725 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 97,024 | 97,024 | — | — | 2,308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,100 | 2,100 | — | — | 3,090 | |
| Nickel | 156 | 156 | — | — | 1,611 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 87 | 87 | — | — | 1,478 | |
| Nitric acid | 29 | 29 | — | — | 3,090 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 34,093 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 84,599 | 84,599 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,763 | 1,763 | — | — | 13 | |
| Chromium | 66 | 66 | — | — | 1,459 | |
| Nickel | 55 | 55 | — | — | 1,534 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | 13 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 38,948 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 104,792 | 104,792 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,587 | 1,587 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 24 | 24 | — | — | 1,386 | |
| Nitric acid | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1,471 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 44,971 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,587 | 1,587 | — | — | 1 | |
| Chromium | 24 | 24 | — | — | 1,438 | |
| Nitric acid | 22 | 22 | — | — | 0 | |
| Nickel | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1,546 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 39,077 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 10,605 |
| 1-Bromopropane | — | — | — | 2,594 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
|
Nickel | 11 | — | — | — |
|
KING CNTY SOLID WST CEDAR HILLS LANDFILL
MAPLE VALLEY, WA
|
Nickel | 3 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nickel | 1,411 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
1-Bromopropane | — | — | — | 2,411 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
1-Bromopropane | — | — | — | 183 |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
|
Chromium | 18 | — | — | — |
|
KING CNTY SOLID WST CEDAR HILLS LANDFILL
MAPLE VALLEY, WA
|
Chromium | 2 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Chromium | 1,319 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | KING COUNTY SOUTH WWTP, RENTON |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 39,576 | KING COUNTY SOUTH WWTP, RENTON |
| Chromium | 1 | KING COUNTY SOUTH WWTP, RENTON |
| Nitric acid | — | KING COUNTY SOUTH WWTP, RENTON |
| Nickel | 1 | KING COUNTY SOUTH WWTP, RENTON |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 31, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 2014 | Nov 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 27, 2014 | Nov 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 14, 2012 | Oct 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 14, 2012 | Oct 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 5, 2010 | Dec 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 5, 2010 | Nov 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 5, 2010 | Nov 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 5, 2010 | Nov 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 5, 2010 | Nov 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 5, 2010 | Nov 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Sep 22, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 22, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 20, 2008 | Mar 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 20, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 20, 2008 | Mar 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 8, 2004 | Mar 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 2004 | Mar 26, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 28, 2000 | Feb 2, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 7, 1988 | Jan 19, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 7, 1988 | Jan 19, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and grease visual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease visual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease visual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Oil and grease visual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Oil and grease visual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Oil and grease visual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Oil and grease visual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009251323-001 · Mar 7, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2000-0131 · Sep 11, 2000
$1,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009251323-002 · Dec 15, 1988
$2,500
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