SPINDLE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,410 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $9,100 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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9101 WELD COUNTY ROAD 14
FORT LUPTON, CO 80621
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- WELD County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 211130
- Inspections
- 8 · last Aug 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $9,100 · last Oct 18, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110015909935
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,661 | — |
| 2023 | 1,603 | -66% |
| 2024 | 3,410 | +113% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 990 | 990 | — | — | 840 | |
| n-Hexane | 800 | 800 | — | — | 3,100 | |
| Benzene | 440 | 440 | — | — | 400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 40 | 40 | — | — | 90 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 610 | |
| Toluene | 20 | 20 | — | — | 970 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 535 | 535 | — | — | 5 | |
| Cyclohexane | 475 | 475 | — | — | 380 | |
| n-Hexane | 325 | 325 | — | — | 1,402 | |
| Benzene | 216 | 216 | — | — | 180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 44 | 44 | — | — | 440 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 280 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,980 | 1,980 | — | — | 1,605 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,480 | 1,480 | — | — | 441 | |
| Benzene | 760 | 760 | — | — | 211 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 180 | 180 | — | — | 510 | |
| Methanol | 121 | 121 | — | — | 12 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 95 | 95 | — | — | 48 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 45 | 45 | — | — | 320 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 980 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 980 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 2,000 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 2,200 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 16,000 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 980 |
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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EXPEDITION DISPOSAL
GREELY, CO
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n-Hexane | 3,100 | — | — | — |
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EXPEDITION DISPOSAL
GREELY, CO
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | 610 | — | — | — |
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EXPEDITION DISPOSAL
GREELY, CO
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Ethylbenzene | 90 | — | — | — |
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EXPEDITION DISPOSAL
GREELY, CO
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Cyclohexane | 840 | — | — | — |
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EXPEDITION DISPOSAL
GREELY, CO
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Toluene | 970 | — | — | — |
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EXPEDITION DISPOSAL
GREELY, CO
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Benzene | 400 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Sep 27, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 29, 2018 | — | 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.