Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
U.S. ECOLOGY, INC. - CALIFORNIA (VERNON, CA)
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
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5375 S BOYLE AVE
VERNON, CA 90058
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- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562211
- Inspections
- 5 · last Feb 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 23, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000474040
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
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 10 | — |
| 2022 | 30 | +200% |
| 2023 | 30 | 0% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,704 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 13,796 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 23,673 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,787 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,562 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 13,430 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,208 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 29,620 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,316 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 11,933 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,126 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 22,335 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 11,099 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 25,357 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 16,702 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,574 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 3,267 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 33,504 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,010 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 151,126 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,316 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,429 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | 49,609 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 166,299 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 24,119 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 253,527 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 15,298 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 24,180 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,644 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | 42,250 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 193,868 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 18,155 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 210,950 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 14,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 5,872 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 13,585 | |
| Cadmium | — | — | — | — | 3,259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 138,718 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 142,066 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 21,265 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | 33,466 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2,109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 750,650 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 60,569 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 93,831 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 45,598 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 37,550 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | 53,225 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 750,645 | |
| Cadmium | — | — | — | — | 10,946 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,474 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 58,105 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 95,800 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 116,740 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 29,160 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 87,455 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4,611 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | 21,200 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 18,635 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 15,860 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | 17,800 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 24,590 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 80,500 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 49,105 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,874 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 73,595 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 98,100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 65,010 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 350,603 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 260,142 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13,796 | — | — | — |
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US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
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Copper compounds | 23,673 | — | — | — |
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US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
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Lead compounds | 1,704 | — | — | — |
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US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
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Nickel compounds | 12,562 | — | — | — |
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US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
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Cyanide compounds | 7,787 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Nitric acid | — | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Lead compounds | — | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Copper compounds | — | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
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 | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 29, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 29, 2022 | Mar 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 26, 2019 | Jan 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 26, 2019 | May 6, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 26, 2019 | Jan 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 26, 2019 | Jan 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Dec 26, 2019 | May 6, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 30, 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 27, 2017 | Jan 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 1, 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 1, 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 1, 2016 | Jul 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 15, 2015 | Jul 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 25, 2014 | Nov 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 25, 2014 | Aug 19, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 20, 2013 | Aug 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 20, 2013 | Aug 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 20, 2013 | Aug 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 2013 | Mar 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Oct 6, 2010 | Oct 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 28, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 28, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 28, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 5, 2008 | May 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 26, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 26, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 21, 2007 | Sep 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 4, 2007 | Aug 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 4, 2007 | Aug 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 4, 2007 | Aug 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 4, 2007 | Aug 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jun 20, 2006 | Jul 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 20, 2006 | Jun 20, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 30, 2005 | Jul 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 24, 2004 | Jul 12, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 24, 2004 | Jul 12, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 22, 2003 | Dec 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Chemical, Physical and Biological Treatment | Oct 22, 2003 | Jun 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | Oct 22, 2003 | Jun 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 22, 2003 | Jun 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 22, 2003 | Apr 30, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 27, 2002 | Jun 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Chemical, Physical and Biological Treatment | Jun 27, 2002 | Jun 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 27, 2002 | Jun 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 22, 2002 | Jun 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 22, 2002 | Feb 7, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 23, 2001 | Jun 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 23, 2001 | Mar 8, 2001 | 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.
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-564 · Mar 26, 2025
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-566 · Mar 26, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-330 · Feb 19, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-332 · Feb 19, 2025
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-558 · May 18, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-324 · Apr 18, 2022
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-554 · Feb 28, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-320 · Jan 30, 2020
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-552 · May 28, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-318 · Jan 31, 2019
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-549 · Feb 14, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-316 · Dec 28, 2017
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-543 · Aug 23, 2016
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-310 · Jun 30, 2016
$13,500
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-311 · Jun 6, 2016
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-539 · Sep 3, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-308 · Jun 18, 2015
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-538 · Dec 8, 2014
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-307 · Jul 7, 2014
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD097030993-535 · Aug 12, 2013
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