Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
ADVANCED SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 726 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 $32,364 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6155 W 54TH AVE
ARVADA, CO 80002
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 5 · last May 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $32,364 · last Jan 5, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110001728710
How This Compares
#115
of 246 TRI reporters in CO
#7,507
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-67% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 748 | — |
| 2016 | 747 | -0% |
| 2017 | 726 | -3% |
| 2018 | 1,090 | +50% |
| 2019 | 280 | -74% |
| 2020 | 919 | +228% |
| 2021 | 822 | -11% |
| 2022 | 496 | -40% |
| 2023 | 303 | -39% |
| 2024 | 246 | -19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 9,608 | |
| Nitric acid | 219 | 219 | — | — | 1,509 | |
| Nickel compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1,804 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 15,518 | |
| Nitric acid | 164 | 164 | — | — | 4,750 | |
| Nickel compounds | 139 | 139 | — | — | 2,726 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 25,586 | |
| Nitric acid | 269 | 269 | — | — | 7,085 | |
| Nickel compounds | 227 | 227 | — | — | 21,448 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 52,046 | |
| Nitric acid | 524 | 524 | — | — | 21,368 | |
| Nickel compounds | 298 | 298 | — | — | 5,746 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 64,463 | |
| Nitric acid | 688 | 688 | — | — | 29,859 | |
| Nickel compounds | 231 | 231 | — | — | 31,608 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 280 | 280 | — | — | 12,408 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 75,686 | |
| Nitric acid | 831 | 831 | — | — | 43,970 | |
| Nickel compounds | 259 | 259 | — | — | 16,473 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 126,351 | |
| Nitric acid | 431 | 431 | — | — | 61,016 | |
| Nickel compounds | 295 | 295 | — | — | 21,099 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 122,334 | |
| Nitric acid | 419 | 419 | — | — | 51,611 | |
| Nickel compounds | 328 | 328 | — | — | 14,882 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 129,066 | |
| Nitric acid | 440 | 440 | — | — | 46,885 | |
| Nickel compounds | 308 | 308 | — | — | 21,472 | ♦ 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 | — | — | — | 1,509 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 8,647 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CONSERVATION SERVICES INC
BENNETT, CO
|
Nickel compounds | 1,711 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Nickel compounds | 93 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,509 | METRO WASTEWATER RECLAMATION DIST/TRIGEN, DENVER |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 9,608 | METRO WASTEWATER RECLAMATION DIST/TRIGEN, DENVER |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | METRO WATER RECOVERY, DENVER |
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 | May 29, 2025 | Jul 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 20, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | May 20, 2021 | Jul 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 2014 | May 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 2014 | May 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 25, 2011 | Mar 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Feb 25, 2011 | Mar 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 2, 2009 | Oct 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 2, 2009 | Oct 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 23, 2001 | Dec 10, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 23, 2001 | Dec 10, 2001 | 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-COR000012286-9 · May 29, 2025
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COR000012286-8 · Jan 5, 2022
$32,364
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COR000012286-6 · May 20, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2006-0199 · Oct 17, 2006
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COR000012286-001 · Oct 23, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2000-0262 · Sep 26, 2000
$1,000
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