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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS

Quick Summary

  • 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
215 WHITSETT RD
NASHVILLE, TN 37210
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County
DAVIDSON County
Industry
Administrative and Support and Waste Management
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
562112
Inspections
11 · last Nov 5, 2025
Total Penalties
$0 · last Sep 25, 2018
Registry ID
110000619046

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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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)
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 0
2016 0
2017 0
2018 0
2019 0
2020 1
2021 1 0%
2022 1 0%
2023 1 0%
2024 1 0%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 12
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 654 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 1 1 26,894

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1,293 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 21
Ethylene glycol 1 1 15,046

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 30
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 2,068 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 1 1 23,940

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 27
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1,867 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 1 1 27,754

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 25
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 183 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 1 1 60,689

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 34
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 249 ♦ Carcinogen

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 39
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 281 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead 205 ♦ Carcinogen

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol
Lead 198 ♦ Carcinogen

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 732 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 101
Lead 619 ♦ Carcinogen

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 280
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 2,034 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead 1,546 ♦ 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 83 555
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 3 9
Ethylene glycol 5,203 21,692

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 CHATTANOOGA, LLC (CG)
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 9
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (LRO)
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 3
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (VLCRTN)
MEMPHIS, TN
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LL (LG)
WAYNOKA, OK
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0
RIVERGREEN WATER RECYCLING, LL (RVRGRN)
LOUISVILLE, KY
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC (CG)
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Ethylene glycol 21,692
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (LRO)
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Ethylene glycol 5,203
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC (CG)
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 555
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (LRO)
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 62
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (VLCRTN)
MEMPHIS, TN
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 20
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LL (LG)
WAYNOKA, OK
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 15
RIVERGREEN WATER RECYCLING, LL (RVRGRN)
LOUISVILLE, KY
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (LER)
LEXINGTON, SC
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1

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: General Jul 29, 2025 Oct 31, 2025 Resolved
rcra Violation of a permit condition or requirement Jul 29, 2025 Feb 26, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Jul 29, 2025 Jul 29, 2025 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks Jul 29, 2025 Oct 31, 2025 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Transporter and Transfer Facilities Jul 29, 2025 Jul 29, 2025 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers Jul 29, 2025 Oct 31, 2025 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 29, 2025 Oct 31, 2025 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Aug 1, 2024 Nov 19, 2024 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Aug 1, 2024 Aug 1, 2024 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Aug 1, 2024 Nov 22, 2024 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Aug 1, 2024 Nov 22, 2024 Resolved
rcra Violation of a permit condition or requirement Jul 22, 2021 Jul 22, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers Apr 19, 2017 May 20, 2017 Resolved
rcra Violation of a permit condition or requirement Apr 18, 2017 Jun 26, 2017 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Sep 10, 2015 Sep 10, 2015 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring Oct 12, 2005 Jan 5, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 30, 2000 Feb 2, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jul 12, 1994 Aug 29, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 12, 1994 Aug 29, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Mar 11, 1991 Apr 8, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Aug 28, 1990 Dec 18, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 10, 1990 Dec 18, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure Apr 10, 1990 Dec 18, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure Mar 22, 1990 Mar 22, 1990 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Mar 22, 1990 Mar 22, 1990 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Mar 22, 1990 Jun 22, 1990 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.

Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2018-4007 · Sep 25, 2018
$7,400
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TND981474125-001 · Jun 21, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-7001 · Sep 6, 2000
$184,692
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TND981474125-444 · Jul 12, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TND981474125-033 · Mar 3, 1992
$123,189
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TND981474125-438 · Mar 3, 1992
$23,200
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TND981474125-315 · Mar 3, 1992
$23,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TND981474125-003 · Dec 18, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TND981474125-006 · Sep 28, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TND981474125-008 · May 16, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TND981474125-026 · Apr 10, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TND981474125-018 · Jul 7, 1987

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