Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA
Quick Summary
- •Released 450 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 $165,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3950 NW YEON AVENUE
PORTLAND, OR 97210
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- MULTNOMAH County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 5 · last Feb 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $165,000 · last Apr 9, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000487447
How This Compares
#131
of 266 TRI reporters in OR
#560
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.
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-62% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,570 | — |
| 2016 | 1,628 | +4% |
| 2017 | 450 | -72% |
| 2018 | 784 | +74% |
| 2019 | 77 | -90% |
| 2020 | 580 | +653% |
| 2021 | 1,011 | +74% |
| 2022 | 952 | -6% |
| 2023 | 1,100 | +16% |
| 2024 | 600 | -45% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 578 | 578 | — | — | 12 | |
| Nitric acid | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,270 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | 19 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 952 | 952 | — | — | 20 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,011 | 1,011 | — | — | 48 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 580 | 580 | — | — | 1 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 75 | 75 | — | — | 19 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 706 | 706 | — | — | 26 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 76 | 76 | — | — | 26 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 376 | 376 | — | — | 14 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 71 | 71 | — | — | 14 | |
| Nitric acid | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,079 | 1,079 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 412 | 412 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 130 | 130 | — | — | 24,859 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,944 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,363 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 943 | 943 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 432 | 432 | — | — | 25 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 139 | 139 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 56 | 56 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 12 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 1,529 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY OF IDAHO - IDD073114654
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 1,270 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methanol | — | 12 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | COLUMBIA BOULEVARD STP, PORTLAND |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 4, 2024 | Jan 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Jan 23, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Sep 9, 2013 | Sep 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 2010 | May 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 2006 | Aug 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2006 | Aug 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 8, 2006 | Aug 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 18, 1996 | Sep 25, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 18, 1996 | Sep 25, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 18, 1996 | Sep 25, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 18, 1996 | Sep 25, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 1991 | Dec 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 31, 1991 | Sep 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 31, 1991 | Sep 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 10, 1990 | Jul 31, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 10, 1990 | Jul 31, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 7, 1987 | Aug 7, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 1, 1986 | Jan 28, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 21, 1986 | Apr 21, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 21, 1986 | Mar 11, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 21, 1986 | Mar 11, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jan 10, 1986 | Feb 24, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 13, 1985 | May 13, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 13, 1985 | Aug 11, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 13, 1985 | May 13, 1985 | 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.
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009227398-201 · Feb 5, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2021-0026 · Apr 9, 2021
$165,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OR-WQSW-NWR-2020-223 · Jan 6, 2021
$1,600
FINAL 3008(A) SFO ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009227398-003 · Apr 30, 2019
$37,764
NOVCO WITH PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009227398-002 · Oct 19, 2018
$7,553
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2018-0229 · Mar 14, 2018
$1,200
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009227398-101 · Dec 2, 2013
FINAL 3008(A) SFO ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009227398-000 · Dec 5, 1996
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1998-0036 · Jun 15, 1988
FINAL MONITORING,ANALYSIS,TEST ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009227398-014 · Aug 11, 1986
INITIAL MONITORING,ANALYSIS,TEST ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009227398-013 · Jul 11, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009227398-011 · Feb 14, 1986
INITIAL 3008(A) CP/CO ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009227398-001 · Sep 23, 1985
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