US ARMY GARRISON WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE
Quick Summary
- •Released 43,166 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 $9,930,097 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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100 HEADQUARTERS AVE
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, NM 88002
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- DONA ANA County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Feb 9, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $9,930,097 · last Jul 21, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110001209077
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,870 | — |
| 2016 | 4,978 | -15% |
| 2017 | 43,166 | +767% |
| 2018 | 1,579 | -96% |
| 2020 | 14,322 | — |
| 2021 | 627,386 | +4281% |
| 2022 | 687 | -100% |
| 2023 | 3,028 | +341% |
| 2024 | 4,044 | +34% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 4,044 | — | — | 4,044 | 350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 3,028 | — | — | 3,028 | 265 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 687 | — | — | 687 | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
2020
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1,579 | — | — | 1,579 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 31,366 | — | — | 31,366 | — | |
| Lead | 11,800 | — | — | 11,800 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 4,273 | — | — | 4,273 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 705 | 339 | — | 366 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 5,870 | — | — | 5,870 | 35,030 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 350 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Lead | — | 350 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 20, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Oct 10, 2023 | Jun 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 4, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 16, 2022 | Jan 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 24, 2021 | Aug 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 2021 | Mar 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 10, 2021 | May 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 10, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 13, 2020 | Jan 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 17, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 29, 2019 | May 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 11, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 2016 | Feb 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 11, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Apr 11, 2016 | May 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Apr 11, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 2015 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 6, 2015 | Nov 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 6, 2015 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 10, 2013 | Sep 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 10, 2013 | Sep 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 29, 2011 | Nov 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 29, 2011 | Nov 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 23, 2009 | Mar 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 12, 2007 | Dec 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 12, 2007 | Dec 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2006 | Oct 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 6, 2006 | Oct 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 6, 2006 | Oct 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Mar 6, 2006 | Oct 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 26, 2005 | May 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 26, 2005 | May 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 26, 2005 | May 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 2004 | May 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 2002 | Oct 26, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 21, 2001 | Oct 28, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 21, 2001 | Oct 28, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 21, 2001 | Oct 28, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 21, 2001 | Oct 28, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 21, 2001 | Oct 28, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | May 21, 2001 | Oct 28, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 21, 2001 | Oct 28, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 4, 1999 | Jul 23, 1999 | 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.