SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. - SMITHFIELD RECYCLE CENTER
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,723 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 $25,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3700 LAGRANGE RD
SMITHFIELD, KY 40068
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- HENRY County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562211
- Inspections
- 116 · last Mar 12, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $25,000 · last Mar 13, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000377967
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
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 | 3,920 | — |
| 2016 | 4,565 | +16% |
| 2017 | 4,723 | +3% |
| 2018 | 4,152 | -12% |
| 2019 | 5,813 | +40% |
| 2020 | 7,628 | +31% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100% |
| 2022 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 0 | +300% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 209,285 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 230,306 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 248,752 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 230,473 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlordane | — | — | — | — | 7,397 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 168,661 | |
| Silver | — | — | — | — | 26,871 | |
| 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol | — | — | — | — | 9,939 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 94,813 | |
| Cadmium | — | — | — | — | 99,402 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,780 | |
| 2-Ethoxyethanol | — | — | — | — | 25,681 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 202 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium | — | — | — | — | 170,698 | |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,381 | 2,381 | — | — | 2,975,822 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 903 | 903 | — | — | 531,344 | |
| Toluene | 831 | 831 | — | — | 4,358,397 | |
| Dichloromethane | 585 | 585 | — | — | 350,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 480 | 480 | — | — | 4,455,535 | |
| n-Hexane | 305 | 305 | — | — | 731,803 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 289 | 289 | — | — | 169,999 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 213 | 213 | — | — | 125,860 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 179 | 179 | — | — | 109,636 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 147 | 147 | — | — | 298,753 | |
| Benzene | 136 | 136 | — | — | 143,884 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 121 | 121 | — | — | 159,654 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 108 | 108 | — | — | 142,740 | |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 89 | 89 | — | — | 93,932 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 73 | 73 | — | — | 142,152 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 73 | 73 | — | — | 1,363,947 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 70 | 70 | — | — | 339,700 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 64 | 64 | — | — | 453,709 | |
| Pyridine | 62 | 62 | — | — | 126,549 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 62 | 62 | — | — | 36,487 | |
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | 61 | 61 | — | — | 35,675 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 55 | 55 | — | — | 243,397 | |
| Styrene | 48 | 48 | — | — | 105,419 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 185,475 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 36 | 36 | — | — | 292,027 | |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 34 | 34 | — | — | 20,332 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | 32 | 32 | — | — | 19,084 | |
| Formaldehyde | 31 | 31 | — | — | 40,783 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 25 | 25 | — | — | 32,909 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 25 | 25 | — | — | 35,197 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 19 | 19 | — | — | 134,525 | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 19 | 19 | — | — | 10,845 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 15 | 15 | — | — | 629,184 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Dichloropropylene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 6,998 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 8,323 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,082 | |
| Methanol | 2,381 | 2,381 | — | — | 2,979,915 | |
| Toluene | 966 | 966 | — | — | 5,063,549 | |
| Dichloromethane | 487 | 487 | — | — | 345,370 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 449 | 449 | — | — | 1,079,578 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 310 | 310 | — | — | 5,198,970 | |
| Acetonitrile | 174 | 174 | — | — | 351,586 | |
| Benzene | 136 | 136 | — | — | 146,516 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 100 | 100 | — | — | 105,120 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 85 | 85 | — | — | 188,599 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 77 | 77 | — | — | 156,086 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 76 | 76 | — | — | 1,428,690 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 71 | 71 | — | — | 156,551 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 66 | 66 | — | — | 187,329 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 63 | 63 | — | — | 448,171 | |
| Pyridine | 56 | 56 | — | — | 115,072 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 55 | 55 | — | — | 265,736 | |
| Cyclohexane | 55 | 55 | — | — | 455,223 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 50 | 50 | — | — | 120,248 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 49 | 49 | — | — | 358,401 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 37 | 37 | — | — | 586,387 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 37 | 37 | — | — | 163,121 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 18 | 18 | — | — | 142,225 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 15 | 15 | — | — | 629,304 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,393 | |
| Methanol | 2,341 | 2,341 | — | — | 2,929,520 | |
| Toluene | 864 | 864 | — | — | 4,383,220 | |
| Dichloromethane | 297 | 297 | — | — | 330,581 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 249 | 249 | — | — | 4,077,843 | |
| n-Hexane | 185 | 185 | — | — | 444,983 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 55 | 55 | — | — | 420,381 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 55 | 55 | — | — | 983,504 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 36 | 36 | — | — | 565,503 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 25 | 25 | — | — | 97,127 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 18 | 18 | — | — | 138,412 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl chloride | 14 | 14 | — | — | 8,031 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 13 | 13 | — | — | 526,754 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,796 | 2,796 | — | — | 3,487,950 | |
| Toluene | 951 | 951 | — | — | 4,826,097 | |
| Dichloromethane | 273 | 273 | — | — | 295,032 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 263 | 263 | — | — | 4,315,159 | |
| n-Hexane | 162 | 162 | — | — | 390,215 | |
| Pyridine | 87 | 87 | — | — | 247,806 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 83 | 83 | — | — | 1,049,259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 47 | 47 | — | — | 746,990 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 21 | 21 | — | — | 163,838 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl chloride | 20 | 20 | — | — | 11,628 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 20 | 20 | — | — | 766,984 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,394 | 2,394 | — | — | 2,776,700 | |
| Toluene | 1,108 | 1,108 | — | — | 5,404,310 | |
| Dichloromethane | 318 | 318 | — | — | 356,731 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 309 | 309 | — | — | 4,948,137 | |
| n-Hexane | 176 | 176 | — | — | 419,439 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 117 | 117 | — | — | 1,617,083 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 46 | 46 | — | — | 737,506 | |
| Styrene | 42 | 42 | — | — | 172,306 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 28 | 28 | — | — | 222,267 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 27 | 27 | — | — | 986,854 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,294 | 2,294 | — | — | 2,661,301 | |
| Toluene | 1,153 | 1,153 | — | — | 5,623,571 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 318 | 318 | — | — | 5,105,469 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 69 | 69 | — | — | 953,184 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 61 | 61 | — | — | 117,364 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 25 | 25 | — | — | 194,536 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 61 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Lead compounds | 59 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Lead compounds | 202 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CANADA INC.
CORUNNA
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Lead compounds | 21 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead compounds | 14,688 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Lead compounds | 27 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Lead compounds | 25 | — | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Lead compounds | 1,166 | — | — | — |
|
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Lead compounds | 110 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Lead compounds | 172,365 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Lead compounds | 20,055 | — | — | — |
|
CIRBA SOLUTIONS US INC
LANCASTER, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 56 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
OCALA, FL
|
Lead compounds | — | 6 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lead compounds | 506 | — | — | — |
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 | Jan 22, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 13, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Jun 13, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 28, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Dec 10, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 10, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 10, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 22, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 11, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Jun 5, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jun 5, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jun 5, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jun 5, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 5, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 5, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 5, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 5, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 21, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Oct 29, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 14, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 14, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 2020 | Jan 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 14, 2020 | Jan 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 19, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 4, 2020 | Aug 17, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Oct 22, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 19, 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 2, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 4, 2017 | Aug 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 15, 2017 | Aug 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 14, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Nov 14, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Nov 14, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 14, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 14, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +80% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 200.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +1,233% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 200.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +1,900% | Apr 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.