Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BUFFALO TERMINAL LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,680 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
-
700 GRAND ISLAND BLVD
TONAWANDA, NY 14151
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- ERIE County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424710
- Inspections
- 9 · last Sep 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 6, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000326736
How This Compares
#114
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#98
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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
9
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 (2015–2019)
-87% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,271 | — |
| 2016 | 5,093 | -3% |
| 2017 | 5,680 | +12% |
| 2018 | 6,114 | +8% |
| 2019 | 699 | -89% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 377 | 377 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 322 | 322 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,526 | 1,526 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,526 | 1,526 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 700 | 700 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 691 | 691 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 690 | 690 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 291 | 291 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 189 | 189 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 54,000 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,417 | 1,417 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,377 | 1,377 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 625 | 625 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 616 | 616 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 616 | 616 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 355 | 355 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 174 | 174 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 66,861 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,292 | 1,292 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,253 | 1,253 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 562 | 562 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 553 | 553 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 553 | 553 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 424 | 424 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 293 | 293 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 163 | 163 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 92,164 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,438 | 1,438 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,359 | 1,359 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 498 | 498 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 488 | 488 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 487 | 487 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 449 | 449 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 402 | 402 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 150 | 150 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 90,699 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 14,975 | — | — |
| Cyclohexane | — | 18,437 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | 74,876 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 54,000 | — | — |
| Benzene | — | 5,691 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 44,926 | — | — |
| n-Hexane | — | 14,975 | — | — |
| Naphthalene | — | 2,995 | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 14,975 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SOLVENTS & PETROLEUM SERVICE
SYRACUSE, NY
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 66,861 | — | — |
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 Used Oil: Fuel Marketers | Oct 22, 2024 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Oct 22, 2024 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Oct 22, 2024 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Transporter and Transfer Facilities | Oct 22, 2024 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 22, 2024 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Jul 7, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Transporter and Transfer Facilities | Jul 7, 2023 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Fuel Marketers | Jul 7, 2023 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 7, 2023 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Feb 28, 2022 | Sep 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Feb 28, 2022 | Sep 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Mar 29, 2017 | Aug 8, 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.30 mg/L | 45.00 | +27% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.70 mg/L | 45.00 | +93% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.30 mg/L | 45.00 | +72% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +51% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +78% | Aug 2019 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD013293519-001 · Apr 8, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2015-1207 · Aug 6, 2015
$59,773
Administrative - Formal
· Case EF-2014-8100 · Jun 17, 2014
$124
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2011-1009 · Sep 22, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2011-9204 · May 4, 2011
$11,040
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00001535 · Oct 1, 1993
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