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Clean Air Act
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 184 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
-
901 S YUMA AVE
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056
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- JACKSON County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562112
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000442842
How This Compares
#282
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#101
of 224 TRI reporters in Administrative and Support and Waste Management
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
3
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 (2015–2023)
-59% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 162 | — |
| 2016 | 245 | +51% |
| 2017 | 184 | -25% |
| 2018 | 130 | -29% |
| 2019 | 10 | -92% |
| 2020 | 66 | +560% |
| 2021 | 23 | -65% |
| 2022 | 30 | +30% |
| 2023 | 67 | +123% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,625 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 161 | |
| Methanol | 64 | 64 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 171,163 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 150 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,098 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 131,004 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,258 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 159 | |
| Methanol | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 136,828 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 491 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,568 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,376 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 56 | 56 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 486,629 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 488,776 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,739 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,515 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 621 | |
| Methanol | 120 | 120 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 477,942 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 76 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 403 | |
| Methanol | 173 | 173 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 11 | 11 | — | — | 1,911 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,903 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,061 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 262 | |
| Methanol | 237 | 237 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 79,423 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,184 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,078 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 423 | |
| Methanol | 156 | 156 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 315,752 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 1,739 | — | — |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 621 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 477,942 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 4,515 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 3 | — | — |
|
LES (LESKAN)
KANSAS CITY, KS
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 7 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 1,911 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 23 | — | — |
|
LES (LESKAN)
KANSAS CITY, KS
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 54 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 120 | — | — |
|
LES (LESKAN)
KANSAS CITY, KS
|
Zinc compounds | — | 283 | — | — |
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: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jan 6, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Dec 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 8, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 25, 2019 | Nov 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 25, 2019 | Nov 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 25, 2019 | Nov 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 25, 2019 | Nov 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 23, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 23, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 15, 2013 | Jan 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 15, 2013 | Jan 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 29, 2005 | Dec 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 29, 2005 | Dec 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 20, 2004 | Feb 10, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 7, 2003 | Sep 5, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Nov 28, 2000 | Jan 15, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 13, 2000 | Oct 24, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 13, 2000 | Oct 24, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 6, 1997 | Mar 26, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 27, 1996 | Oct 16, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 1996 | Oct 16, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 15, 1996 | Apr 1, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 15, 1996 | Apr 1, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 1995 | Oct 6, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Apr 26, 1995 | Jun 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 8, 1994 | Jun 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 8, 1994 | Jun 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 8, 1994 | Dec 8, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 8, 1994 | Jan 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 8, 1994 | Jan 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 29, 1994 | Dec 7, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 8, 1993 | Jun 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 8, 1993 | Jun 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jul 10, 1992 | Dec 5, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 10, 1992 | Dec 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 2, 1991 | Jul 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 5, 1990 | May 23, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 5, 1990 | May 23, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 5, 1989 | Nov 16, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 5, 1989 | Nov 16, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 5, 1989 | Nov 16, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 4, 1987 | Jul 13, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 10, 1987 | Jun 19, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 10, 1987 | Jun 19, 1987 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD980973564-001 · Dec 2, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD980973564-000 · Dec 8, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD980973564-007 · May 13, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD980973564-005 · Sep 5, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD980973564-002 · Oct 27, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD980973564-003 · Apr 18, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD980973564-004 · Jun 23, 1987
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