Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SHULTZ DISTRIBUTING
Quick Summary
- •Released 43 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 $7,188 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6851 E MARGINAL WAY
SEATTLE, WA 98108
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- KING County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $7,188 · last Aug 10, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000897218
How This Compares
#186
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#126
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.
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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 (2018–2024)
+9049% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 2 | +330% |
| 2020 | 28 | +1263% |
| 2021 | 39 | +42% |
| 2022 | 32 | -18% |
| 2023 | 25 | -22% |
| 2024 | 43 | +72% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 255 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,608 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 43 | 43 | — | — | 1,373,628 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,429 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 212 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 25 | 25 | — | — | 949,810 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,920 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 232 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 32 | 32 | — | — | 894,379 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,327 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 251 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 39 | 39 | — | — | 1,172,670 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,615 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 434 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 4,211 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 831,184 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,039 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 548 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | 27,820 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 810,267 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5,317 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 491 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,826 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 330,797 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4,760 | ♦ 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 | — | 4,307 | — | 298 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 245 | — | 10 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 1,368,456 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC (ETO)
TACOMA, WA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 4,155 | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC (ESW)
SEATTLE, WA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 298 |
|
PRS GROUP, INC. (PRSGRP)
TACOMA, WA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 49 | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC (EPN)
TACOMA, WA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 43 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN (GM)
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC (ETW)
TACOMA, WA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 815,702 | — | — |
|
NUSET INDUSTRIES, ORRCO, 02 BL (NUSETI)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 425,121 | — | — |
|
THERMO FLUIDS, INC. (TPO)
CLACKAMAS, OR
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 106,256 | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC (ETO)
TACOMA, WA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 20,562 | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC (ESW)
SEATTLE, WA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 498 | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC (EPN)
TACOMA, WA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 317 | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC (ETO)
TACOMA, WA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 237 | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC (ESW)
SEATTLE, WA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 10 |
|
PRS GROUP, INC. (PRSGRP)
TACOMA, WA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 3 | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC (EPN)
TACOMA, WA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 2 | — | — |
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 | Nov 7, 2019 | Oct 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 7, 2019 | Oct 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 23, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Transporter and Transfer Facilities | Jul 23, 2019 | Jan 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Jul 23, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 23, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 2, 2016 | Mar 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Nov 2, 2016 | Jan 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 2, 2016 | Mar 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 2, 2016 | Mar 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 2, 2016 | Mar 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 2, 2016 | Mar 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Requirements for Authorization of State HW Program: Requirements for Final Authuthorization | Nov 2, 2016 | Jan 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 2, 2016 | Jan 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 2, 2016 | Mar 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Nov 2, 2016 | Jan 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Feb 6, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +100% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +14% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +6% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +32% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +53% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 190.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +533% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 190.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +533% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +7% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +4% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +267% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.12 | +52% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +267% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.12 | +121% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +82% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +40% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.12 | +5% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +284% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.49 mg/L | 0.12 | +321% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +11% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +11% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.12 | +69% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +30% | Mar 2015 | 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 10-2026-0029 · Feb 5, 2026
$7,188
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009492877-001 · Nov 7, 2019
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