Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
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Quick Summary
- •Released 0 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
-
730 MARINE DR
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
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- WHATCOM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 16, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 23, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000490031
How This Compares
#284
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#16,247
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.
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
+1633% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | -67% |
| 2017 | 0 | +100% |
| 2018 | 0 | +50% |
| 2019 | 0 | -67% |
| 2020 | 0 | +100% |
| 2021 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 0 | +2000% |
| 2024 | 1 | +24% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ 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 | — | — | — | 0 |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 1 |
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
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 16, 2024 | Mar 6, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 2024 | Jan 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 16, 2024 | Mar 6, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 30, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 30, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 30, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 29, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 29, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 29, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 29, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 22, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 22, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 22, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 17, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Dec 17, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 17, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 17, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 23, 2007 | Jul 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Dec 2, 2004 | Dec 17, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 2, 2004 | Dec 17, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 2, 2004 | Dec 17, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 2, 2004 | Dec 17, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 22, 2002 | Feb 7, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 17, 2002 | Feb 7, 2005 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +13% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Pentachlorophenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +26% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Pentachlorophenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +72% | Oct 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2010-0231 · Aug 4, 2010
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD008957243-002 · Jul 23, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2007-0174 · Jul 23, 2007
$7,880
Judicial
· Case 10-2005-0176 · Nov 7, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2003-0151 · Feb 7, 2005
$25,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD008957243-001 · Jun 17, 2002
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1999-0025 · Mar 15, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1997-0169 · Sep 23, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1997-0138 · Aug 6, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD008957243-000 · Oct 3, 1996
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