Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CLEAN HARBORS RECYCLING SERVICES OF CHICAGO LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 28,225 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
-
1445 W 42ND ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562112
- Inspections
- 5 · last May 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 30, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000434192
How This Compares
#108
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#38
of 224 TRI reporters in Administrative and Support and Waste Management
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
7
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)
-3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,898 | — |
| 2016 | 28,319 | +5% |
| 2017 | 28,225 | -0% |
| 2018 | 16,440 | -42% |
| 2020 | 31,852 | — |
| 2021 | 30,397 | -5% |
| 2022 | 15,473 | -49% |
| 2023 | 14,663 | -5% |
| 2024 | 26,152 | +78% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 487 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 2,997,825 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 11,738 | 11,738 | — | — | 221,924 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 11,338 | 11,338 | — | — | 515,722 | |
| Dichloromethane | 3,075 | 3,075 | — | — | 59,908 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 59,259 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 265 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 4,159,948 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 11,902 | 11,902 | — | — | 536,430 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,760 | 2,760 | — | — | 45,592 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 1 | 1 | — | — | 69,288 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 3,538,690 | |
| N-Nitrosodimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | 1,158 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 596 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 12,623 | 12,623 | — | — | 1,259,308 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,850 | 2,850 | — | — | 154,904 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 349 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Nitrosodimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 3,229,094 | |
| Dichloromethane | 16,430 | 16,430 | — | — | 478,107 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 13,967 | 13,967 | — | — | 687,054 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 2,207,055 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 16,478 | 16,478 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 15,374 | 15,374 | — | — | 12,093 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 41,700 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 945 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 2,400,775 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 493,474 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 6,072 | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 1,890 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 16,440 | 16,440 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | 23 | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 75,060 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 2,076,737 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 16,486 | 16,486 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,738 | 11,738 | — | — | 527,688 | |
| Toluene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 159,986 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 1,183,074 | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | — | — | — | — | 14,816 | |
| Dichloromethane | 16,548 | 16,548 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,771 | 11,771 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 216,991 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 1,126,273 | |
| Dichloromethane | 15,335 | 15,335 | — | — | 938 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,563 | 11,563 | — | — | 368,603 | |
| Toluene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 280,174 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | 96,086 | 10,611 | 8 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 260 | 125 | 1 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 7,740,838 | — | 39,877 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 13,549,295 | 505,196 | 80 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 664,764 | — | — |
| Methanol | — | 12,949 | — | 80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALBAUGH INC.
SAINT JOSEPH, MO
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 30,816 | — | — |
|
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 505,196 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 80 |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Ethylene glycol | 8,882 | — | — | — |
|
VERDANT SPECIALTY SOLUTION US LLC
UNIVERSITY PARK, IL
|
Methanol | 46,704 | — | — | — |
|
SOLVAY USA LLC
WINDER, GA
|
Methanol | 175,140 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 80 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 1 |
|
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 125 | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE LLC
ST LOUIS, MO
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 54 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 307 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 8 |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 10,611 | — |
|
CHEMISPHERE CORP
ST LOUIS, MO
|
Dichloromethane | — | 49,289 | — | — |
|
BRENNTAG CANADA INC. - BRAMPTON SOLVENT FACILITY
BRAMPTON
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 48,364 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 59,238 | — | — |
|
EASTMAN PERFORMANCE FILMS, LLC
MARTINSVILLE, VA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 29,044 | — | — |
|
ELANTAS PDG INC
OLEAN, NY
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 5,112 | — | — |
|
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 83,647 | — | — |
|
ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
MERTON, WI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 8,713 | — | — |
|
ESSEX GROUP INC CHEM PROCESSING PLT
FT WAYNE, IN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 575,305 | — | — |
|
AIR PRODUCTS PRISM MEMBRANES
ST LOUIS, MO
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 2,904 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE LLC
ST LOUIS, MO
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 1,564 | — | — |
|
COLORCHEM INTERNATIONAL
ATLANTA, GA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 27,592 | — | — |
|
CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS GREENVILLE
GREENVILLE, TX
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 16,613 | — | — |
|
CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS INC
ORANGE, CA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 10,224 | — | — |
|
EXXONMOBIL BAYTOWN REFINERY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 412,305 | — | — |
|
FXI, INC. - ORANGE
ORANGE, CA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 639 | — | — |
|
GREENCHEM INDUSTRIES LLC
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 52,279 | — | — |
|
GVS NORTH AMERICA
WESTBOROUGH, MA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 1,917 | — | — |
|
ORTEC INCORPORATED
EASLEY, SC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 2,556 | — | — |
|
PLATTE CHEMICAL COMPANY
GREENVILLE, MS
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 627,351 | — | — |
|
SAM DONG, INC.
ROGERSVILLE, TN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 2,556 | — | — |
|
SAM DONG OHIO INC
DELAWARE, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 2,556 | — | — |
|
TRANSCHEM INC.
CARLSBAD, CA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 1,278 | — | — |
|
TSE INDUSTRIES INC
CLEARWATER, FL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 16,787 | — | — |
|
W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. - ELK MILLS 1
ELKTON, MD
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 290,632 | — | — |
|
WOODBRIDGE INOAC TECHNICAL PRODUCTS TENNESSEE LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 639 | — | — |
|
KOPPERS PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS, MILLINGTON
MILLINGTON, TN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 18,879 | — | — |
|
LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS INC
AVON LAKE, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 12,779 | — | — |
|
MONTGOMERY-RINEHARDT CORPORTION
MATTHEWS, NC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 284,861 | — | — |
|
MAGNUM INTERNATIONAL
LANSING, IL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 11,908 | — | — |
|
OWOSSO GRAPHIC ARTS II INC.
OWOSSO, MI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 19,169 | — | — |
|
PICO CHEMICAL CORPORATION
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 15,335 | — | — |
|
SKYHAWK CHEMICALS
HOUSTON, TX
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 29,044 | — | — |
|
TORAY COMPOSITES MATERIALS AMERICA
TACOMA, WA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 27,859 | — | — |
|
BAKELITE SYNTHETICS
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 14,522 | — | — |
|
CRAIG WIRE PRODUCTS, LLC
DOUGLASVILLE, GA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 1,278 | — | — |
|
FXI, INC. - COLDWATER
COLDWATER, MS
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 639 | — | — |
|
FXI, INC. - HIGH POINT
HIGH POINT, NC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 2,556 | — | — |
|
GREEN POLYMETRIC MATERIALS
DETROIT, MI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 958 | — | — |
|
H B FULLER CO INC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 18,879 | — | — |
|
HENKEL US OPERATING CORPORATION
ELGIN, IL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 1,278 | — | — |
|
HUBBARD HALL INC
INMAN, SC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 27,592 | — | — |
|
INTERCONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
CINCINNATI, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 2,556 | — | — |
|
ISOTEC INTERNATIONAL INC
CANTON, GA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 1,278 | — | — |
|
NIPPON PAINT AUTOMOTIVE AMERICAS
LANSING, IL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 15,335 | — | — |
|
PERRY FOAM PRODUCTS
LAFAYETTE, IN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 6,390 | — | — |
|
SAFT AMERICA INC
JACKSONVILLE, FL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 48,840 | — | — |
|
TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 126,824 | — | — |
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 13, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 13, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: Tanks systems for storing or treating Hazardous Secondary Materials | Sep 21, 2023 | Apr 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Exports of HW | Jul 21, 2011 | Oct 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 2011 | Oct 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 2011 | Oct 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 2011 | Oct 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Sep 20, 1999 | Aug 2, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 8, 1995 | Aug 23, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 7, 1994 | Oct 7, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 26, 1993 | Oct 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 30, 1992 | Dec 21, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 24, 1991 | Oct 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 4, 1991 | Jul 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 20, 1990 | Jun 4, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 31, 1989 | Dec 4, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 19, 1987 | Nov 4, 1987 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 05-2018-5009 · Aug 30, 2019
$405,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005450697-001 · Sep 23, 2013
$73,026
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005450697-002 · Sep 23, 2013
$73,026
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2013-9911 · Sep 23, 2013
$73,026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005450697-DV1 · Aug 3, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005450697-006 · Apr 22, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005450697-005 · Feb 22, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005450697-007 · Mar 18, 1988
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005450697-LS1 · Aug 28, 1987
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