Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SKILLS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 600 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.
- Address
-
715 30TH ST NE
AUBURN, WA 98002
View on map ↗ - County
- KING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 3, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110015708652
How This Compares
#149
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#7,712
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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 (2016–2024)
-75% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 600 | — |
| 2019 | 150 | — |
| 2020 | 150 | 0% |
| 2021 | 150 | 0% |
| 2022 | 150 | 0% |
| 2023 | 150 | 0% |
| 2024 | 150 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 16,791 | |
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 3,499 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 19,426 | |
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 3,540 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 13,681 | |
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 2,890 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 9,822 | |
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 2,040 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 1,260 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 3,450 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 600 | 600 | — | — | 8,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 3,499 |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,101 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 3,499 |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15,690 | — | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 7, 2017 | Apr 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 7, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 7, 2017 | Apr 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 7, 2017 | Apr 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 22, 2013 | Dec 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 22, 2013 | Dec 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Special Forms of Permits | Feb 15, 2012 | Mar 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 15, 2012 | Mar 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 15, 2012 | Mar 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 15, 2012 | Mar 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 18, 2010 | Mar 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 18, 2010 | Mar 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 18, 2010 | Mar 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 18, 2010 | Mar 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 18, 2010 | Mar 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 18, 2010 | Mar 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 18, 2010 | Mar 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 2007 | Nov 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 2007 | Aug 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 2007 | Aug 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 9, 2007 | Aug 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 9, 2007 | Aug 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 2002 | Aug 22, 2002 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +209% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.12 | +182% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.56 mg/L | 0.12 | +375% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.12 | +11% | Mar 2020 | 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-WAH000007724-001 · Mar 5, 2010
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