Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CYCLE CHEM., INC.
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $38,775 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
217 S 1ST ST
ELIZABETH, NJ 07206
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- UNION County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562211
- Inspections
- 10 · last Dec 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $38,775 · last Mar 4, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110064065808
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | — | — | — | — | 2,056 | PFAS |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,557 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 11,446 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 301,103 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,472 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 21,310 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,870 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 24,999 | |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | — | — | — | — | 51,676 | PFAS |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 68,277 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 36,852 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,425 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 74,192 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 24,999 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 37,785 | |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | — | — | — | — | 67,799 | PFAS |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 20,610 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 60,233 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 45,575 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 22,449 | |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | — | — | — | — | 21,660 | PFAS |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 20,610 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 15,450 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 163,503 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 16,461 | |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | — | — | — | — | 1,577 | PFAS |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 101,216 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 77,272 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 48,394 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 15,927 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 97,213 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 43,466 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 936 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 16,314 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,461 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,683 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 28 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 11,522 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,870 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 10,920 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,694 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 84 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,473 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,477 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 12,593 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 13,004 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 59 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CONESTOGA LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, PA
|
Ethylene glycol | 301,103 | — | — | — |
|
CONESTOGA LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, PA
|
Copper compounds | 10,472 | — | — | — |
|
PIONEER CROSSING LANDFILL
BIRDSBORO, PA
|
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 2,056 | — | — | — |
|
CONESTOGA LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, PA
|
Diisocyanates | 11,446 | — | — | — |
|
CONESTOGA LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, PA
|
Lead compounds | 4,557 | — | — | — |
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 | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Dec 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Dec 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Apr 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 20, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 17, 2024 | Apr 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Dec 17, 2024 | Jun 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Feb 29, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Sep 14, 2023 | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 4, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | May 4, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 4, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 1, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 18, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 6, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 21, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 15, 2021 | Jul 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2021 | Jul 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Treatment Standards | Jun 15, 2021 | Jul 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 2021 | Jul 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Dec 12, 2019 | Apr 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2019 | Apr 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 12, 2019 | Apr 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Dec 12, 2019 | Apr 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jul 9, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | May 30, 2018 | Aug 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 30, 2018 | Aug 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 8, 2018 | Apr 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Feb 8, 2018 | Apr 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Nov 2, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jan 25, 2017 | Feb 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Oct 21, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Aug 28, 2014 | Aug 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 7, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 6, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | May 11, 2011 | May 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 17, 2010 | Nov 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 27, 2008 | Oct 27, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 2004 | Jul 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 5, 2004 | Jun 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 2003 | Jul 12, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 29, 2003 | May 29, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 21, 2003 | May 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | May 1, 2003 | Aug 29, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 22, 2003 | Apr 22, 2003 | 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-NJD002200046-001 · Sep 27, 2024
$3,375
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2020-9101 · Jun 25, 2020
$25,970
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002200046-002 · Jan 31, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2018-7301 · Jan 31, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2017-9106 · Sep 21, 2017
$56,250
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2015-9102 · Jan 8, 2015
$6,375
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2011-7101 · Mar 26, 2012
$20,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2008-9108 · Jul 8, 2008
$18,900
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2003-9101 · Oct 24, 2002
$23,925
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2002-7105 · Jul 16, 2002
$11,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1993-0227 · Sep 30, 1996
$26,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002200046-044 · May 3, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002200046-000 · Sep 19, 1990
$12,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002200046-043 · May 23, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002200046-042 · Aug 18, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002200046-041 · Jun 20, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002200046-040 · Dec 2, 1988
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1988-0206 · Jun 28, 1988
$2,200
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002200046-033 · Jun 28, 1988
$2,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002200046-036 · Jun 6, 1988
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