Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ALON BAKERSFIELD REFINERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 547 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 $85,526 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6451 ROSEDALE HWY
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308
View on map ↗ - County
- KERN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 12 · last Feb 25, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $85,526 · last Oct 9, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110017887330
How This Compares
#364
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#7,813
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+960% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 374 | — |
| 2016 | 463 | +24% |
| 2017 | 547 | +18% |
| 2018 | 780 | +43% |
| 2019 | 1,959 | +151% |
| 2020 | 377 | -81% |
| 2021 | 624 | +65% |
| 2022 | 388 | -38% |
| 2023 | 849 | +119% |
| 2024 | 3,964 | +367% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 9,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 9,520 | |
| Ammonia | 1,409 | 1,409 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 1,119 | 1,119 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 642 | 642 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 520 | 520 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 87 | 87 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 82 | 82 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 46 | 46 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 4,850 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 200 | |
| Propylene | 350 | 350 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 130 | 130 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 16,903 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 172 | 172 | — | 0 | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 30 | 30 | — | 0 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 18 | 17 | — | 1 | — | |
| Barium | 12 | — | — | 12 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 0 | — | — | 0 | 5 | |
| Arsenic | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | 0 | 514 | |
| Chromium | 0 | — | — | 0 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 46 | |
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,385 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 644 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 290 | 290 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 153 | 152 | — | 1 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 63 | 56 | — | 7 | — | |
| Benzene | 60 | 56 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 38 | 30 | — | 8 | — | |
| Barium | 9 | — | — | 9 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 9 | 2 | — | 7 | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic | 1 | — | — | 1 | 346 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | 0 | 2 | |
| Chromium | 0 | — | — | 0 | 611 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | — | — | 0 | 4 | |
| Chloroform | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 136 | 134 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 96 | 95 | — | 1 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 38 | 14 | — | 24 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 35 | 1 | — | 35 | — | |
| Benzene | 31 | 28 | — | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 29 | 25 | — | 4 | — | |
| Ammonia | 12 | — | — | 12 | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | 0 | 45 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 1,577 | — | — | 1,577 | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 124 | 119 | — | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 122 | 121 | — | 1 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 51 | 16 | — | 35 | — | |
| Benzene | 42 | 30 | — | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 35 | 29 | — | 6 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 406 | — | — | 406 | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 141 | 140 | — | 0 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 137 | 136 | — | 1 | — | |
| Benzene | 35 | 34 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 33 | 32 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 22 | 18 | — | 4 | 5 | |
| Cyclohexane | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 106 | |
| Cadmium compounds | — | — | — | — | 405 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 40 | |
| Selenium | — | — | — | — | 383 | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium azide | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 176 | — | — | 176 | — | |
| n-Hexane | 158 | 158 | — | 0 | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 115 | 114 | — | 0 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 36 | 36 | — | 0 | 1 | |
| Benzene | 36 | 34 | — | 1 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 23 | 20 | — | 3 | 7 | |
| Cyclohexane | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 178 | 177 | — | 1 | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 161 | 160 | — | 1 | — | |
| Toluene | 45 | 44 | — | 1 | 15 | |
| Benzene | 44 | 42 | — | 2 | 52 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 31 | 26 | — | 5 | 141 | |
| Cyclohexane | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | 1 | 541 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 102 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 257 | 7 | — | 250 | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 25 | 10 | — | 15 | 1,740 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 20 | 20 | — | — | 382 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 20 | 20 | — | — | 216 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 19 | 14 | — | 5 | — | |
| Ammonia | 15 | 10 | — | 5 | — | |
| Toluene | 12 | 7 | — | 5 | 692 | |
| Cyclohexane | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1,640 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Diethanolamine | 9,520 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC KETTLEMAN
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
|
Asbestos (friable) | 9,400 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC KETTLEMAN
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | HPV | Jan 24, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 6, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 12, 2023 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 21, 2023 | May 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 21, 2023 | May 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 7, 2023 | May 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 5, 2022 | Jul 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 5, 2022 | Jul 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 12, 2022 | Mar 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 14, 2022 | Jun 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 13, 2022 | Jun 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 10, 2021 | Mar 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 25, 2021 | Mar 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 5, 2020 | Mar 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 1, 2019 | Jan 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 22, 2019 | Jan 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 26, 2018 | Jun 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 7, 2017 | Aug 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 21, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 26, 2016 | Mar 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 26, 2016 | Mar 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 26, 2016 | Mar 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 26, 2016 | Mar 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 7, 2013 | Jan 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jan 7, 2013 | Jan 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 7, 2013 | Jan 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 20, 2000 | Apr 13, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 20, 1996 | Dec 6, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 1995 | May 3, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 6, 1993 | May 3, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 6, 1993 | May 3, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 6, 1993 | May 3, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 17, 1993 | Aug 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 17, 1993 | Aug 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 24, 1987 | Dec 20, 1988 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604140784 · Oct 9, 2024
$1,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604185746 · Oct 9, 2024
$1,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604016061 · Apr 30, 2024
$3,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603969883 · Apr 30, 2024
$3,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603985560 · Mar 29, 2024
$750
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603985558 · Mar 29, 2024
$3,350
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603942564 · Mar 29, 2024
$750
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603942563 · Mar 29, 2024
$3,350
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603985559 · Mar 26, 2024
$6,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603935680 · Mar 26, 2024
$6,000
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD099457087-508 · Feb 2, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603954812 · Jan 24, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD099457087-204 · Dec 6, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604121518 · Oct 16, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603902628 · Jul 11, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603924439 · Jul 11, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603924442 · Jul 11, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603669265 · Apr 24, 2023
$1,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603583868 · Apr 24, 2023
$1,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603551902 · Feb 7, 2023
$2,625
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