Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
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
-
1506 EAST VILLA STREET
ELGIN, IL 60120
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562112
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 26, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 26, 1990
- Registry ID
- 110001809357
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
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
-33% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | -100% |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 2 | +100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 233 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,323 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 110,182 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 237 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,942 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 53,342 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 68,043 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 231 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 37,149 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 30,015 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 780 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2,193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,678 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 99,734 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 38,704 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2,827 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,322 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 73,373 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,057 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,926 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 41,895 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1,089 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1,779 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,942 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 68,405 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1,702 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 65,433 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,379 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1,147 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 44,101 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,343 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 128,647 |
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 | — | 231 | — | 2 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 7,149 | 0 | 168 |
| Lead | — | 3,210 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 100,950 | 249 | 8,982 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 6,592 | — | — |
|
WATER INTEGRATED TREATMENT SYS (CRCNIL)
DOLTON, IL
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 554 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC (EL)
EL DORADO, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 5 |
|
RUMPKE SANITARY LANDFILL INC (RU0099)
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CIRCON ENVIRONMENTAL - BEAVER (CRCHDG)
HODGKINS, IL
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (DOR)
DOLTON, IL
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN (GM)
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GREENCASTLE WDF (LO0500)
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 0 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 223 | — | — |
|
WATER INTEGRATED TREATMENT SYS (CRCNIL)
DOLTON, IL
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 8 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC (EL)
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Lead | — | 3,206 | — | — |
|
WATER INTEGRATED TREATMENT SYS (CRCNIL)
DOLTON, IL
|
Lead | — | 4 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 86,388 | — | — |
|
WATER INTEGRATED TREATMENT SYS (CRCNIL)
DOLTON, IL
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 14,562 | — | — |
|
LONESTAR INDUSTRIES (LONEMO)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 224 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC (EL)
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 188 |
|
GREENCASTLE WDF (LO0500)
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 25 | — |
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 | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Aug 26, 2024 | Nov 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 31, 2020 | Jan 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 31, 2020 | Jan 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 31, 2019 | Jan 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 31, 2019 | Jan 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 31, 2018 | Oct 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 31, 2018 | Oct 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 25, 2000 | Jan 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Apr 25, 2000 | Jan 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 25, 2000 | Jan 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 25, 2000 | Jan 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Apr 25, 2000 | Jan 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 7, 1995 | Aug 23, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 7, 1994 | Oct 12, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 26, 1993 | Oct 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 30, 1992 | Dec 21, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 3, 1991 | Jul 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 21, 1991 | May 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 21, 1991 | May 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 15, 1990 | May 7, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | May 1, 1990 | May 11, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Apr 12, 1990 | Jul 26, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 20, 1990 | Jun 4, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 10, 1989 | Apr 17, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 14, 1988 | Apr 12, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 20, 1988 | Dec 15, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jul 11, 1988 | Aug 10, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 6, 1988 | Aug 26, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 29, 1988 | Sep 15, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 29, 1988 | May 20, 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-001 · Jun 4, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2006-0117 · Sep 7, 2006
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-LS1 · Oct 19, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-015 · Apr 22, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-DV1 · Apr 5, 1991
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-007 · Sep 26, 1990
$22,500
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-006 · Jul 26, 1990
$22,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-013 · May 11, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-012 · Apr 25, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-011 · Feb 22, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-003 · Jan 17, 1990
$55,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-009 · Apr 17, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-008 · Nov 17, 1988
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-005 · Jul 13, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-002 · May 16, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD000805911-004 · May 4, 1988
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