SAFETY - KLEEN CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 7 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
-
6225 OLD STAGE ROAD
RALEIGH, NC 27603
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- WAKE County
- Industry
- Transportation and Warehousing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 484230
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000615111
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | — |
| 2016 | 8 | +60% |
| 2017 | 7 | -13% |
| 2018 | 8 | +14% |
| 2019 | 7 | -13% |
| 2020 | 6 | -14% |
| 2021 | 1 | -83% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100% |
| 2023 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 44 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,304 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 53,837 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 678 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 34,945 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 25 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 977 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 46,780 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 814 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,103 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 289 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 320,393 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,154 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 296 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 832 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 335,328 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 262 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,905 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,362 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 406,962 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 446 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,242 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,169 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 345,287 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 149 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 439 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,196 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 397,643 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,628 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 361 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,022 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 49,616 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 43 | 1 | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1,269 | 35 | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 51,580 | 2,257 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC (UNIVLAG)
LAGRANGE, GA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 12,216 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVCES INC (NPA)
SANFORD, NC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 5,890 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES INC (NO2197)
SANFORD, NC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 4,836 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN / FIRST RECOVERY (CHO)
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 4,739 | — | — |
|
CONSOLIDATED RECYCLING, CO. IN (CO1205)
TROY, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 2,269 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (LER)
LEXINGTON, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 1,651 | — | — |
|
GREENCASTLE WDF (LO0500)
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 55 | — |
|
ZEBRA ENVIRONMENTAL & INDU (ZEBENV)
HIGH POINT, NC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 19,979 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVCES INC (NPA)
SANFORD, NC
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 16 | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC (UNIVLAG)
LAGRANGE, GA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 10 | — | — |
|
ZEBRA ENVIRONMENTAL & INDU (ZEBENV)
HIGH POINT, NC
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 7 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES INC (NO2197)
SANFORD, NC
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 6 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN / FIRST RECOVERY (CHO)
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 5 | — | — |
|
ZEBRA ENVIRONMENTAL & INDU (ZEBENV)
HIGH POINT, NC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 444 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVCES INC (NPA)
SANFORD, NC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 370 | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC (UNIVLAG)
LAGRANGE, GA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 230 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES INC (NO2197)
SANFORD, NC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 114 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN / FIRST RECOVERY (CHO)
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 111 | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 13, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 13, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 14, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 17, 1996 | Sep 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jul 17, 1996 | Sep 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Apr 24, 1995 | Apr 25, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 1994 | Aug 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 1, 1994 | Aug 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 1993 | Jul 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 18, 1991 | Nov 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 23, 1991 | Sep 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 23, 1991 | Sep 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 19, 1990 | Jan 22, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 19, 1990 | Jan 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 2, 1989 | May 4, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 27, 1988 | Nov 29, 1988 | 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.