Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
US DOE ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY
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
-
9700 S CASS AVE BLDG 300
ARGONNE, IL 60439
View on map ↗ - County
- DU PAGE County
- Industry
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 541712
- Inspections
- 11 · last Jun 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 6, 1997
- Registry ID
- 110041963168
How This Compares
#826
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#23
of 26 TRI reporters in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-61% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | +7% |
| 2017 | 0 | +33% |
| 2018 | 0 | -75% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | +200% |
| 2022 | 0 | -23% |
| 2023 | 0 | -57% |
| 2024 | 0 | +10% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 94,663 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 23,508 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 19,482 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 39,152 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11,683 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BATTERIES UNLIMITED
ADDISON, IL
|
Lead | — | 5,853 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Lead | 26 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
WAYNOKA, OK
|
Lead | 1,740 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Lead | 7 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
CLIVE, UT
|
Lead | 29,859 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS, INC.
OAK RIDGE, TN
|
Lead | 6,750 | — | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lead | — | 1 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Lead | 21 | — | — | — |
|
U.S. DOE WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT
CARLSBAD, NM
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Mercury | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TERRACYCLE REGULATED WASTE
AURORA, IL
|
Mercury | — | 0 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Mercury | 3 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Mercury | 11 | — | — | — |
|
FLUORECYCLE INC
INGLESIDE, IL
|
Mercury | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Mercury | — | 4 | — | — |
|
U.S. DOE WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT
CARLSBAD, NM
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 12, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jun 12, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 12, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 12, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 30, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 30, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 21, 2016 | Jul 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 30, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 30, 2012 | Mar 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2012 | Mar 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 22, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2010 | Jul 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2010 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +17% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 690.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +38% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +67% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +25% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +8% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +42% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 520.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +4% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +8% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 610.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +22% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +75% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 530.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +6% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +25% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.44 kg/d | 22.79 | +12% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.00 kg/d | 45.63 | +60% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.95 mg/L | 12.00 | +125% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +233% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 520.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +4% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +67% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +142% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 670.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +34% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +33% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 750.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +50% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +25% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.60 mg/L | 20.00 | +3% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 570.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +14% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 660.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +32% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +542% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 710.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +42% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 680.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +36% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,110.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +122% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 830.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +66% | Feb 2021 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 610.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +22% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.45 kg/d | 38.00 | +9% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 356.39 kg/d | 22.79 | +1,464% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 580.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +2,317% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +900% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,730.51 kg/d | 45.63 | +3,693% | May 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 560.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +12% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 870.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +74% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 580.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +16% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.81 mg/L | 5.00 | +4% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.60 deg C | 17.70 | +11% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 910.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +82% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.05 kg/d | 22.79 | +49% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.53 kg/d | 45.63 | +180% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 deg C | 17.70 | +7% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +17% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.90 deg C | 17.70 | +7% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 deg C | 17.70 | +24% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 520.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +4% | Mar 2016 | 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 05-1995-0036
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IL3890008946-001 · Feb 9, 2026
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604196498 · Oct 31, 2024
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604196525 · Jul 25, 2024
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00008419 · Jun 21, 2007
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00007615 · Jul 20, 2006
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00007487 · Apr 11, 2006
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00006628 · May 1, 2003
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00006159 · May 11, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1996-0250 · May 6, 1997
$26,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00004053 · Mar 28, 1995
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IL3890008946-DV1 · Jul 20, 1990
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