UNIVAR USA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 231 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $3,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2256 JUNCTION AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
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- SANTA CLARA County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 42469
- Total Penalties
- $3,000 · last Apr 30, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000484690
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 269 | — |
| 2016 | 222 | -18% |
| 2017 | 231 | +4% |
| 2018 | 121 | -48% |
| 2019 | 69 | -43% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 36 | 36 | — | — | 1,015 | |
| Dichloromethane | 33 | 33 | — | — | 8,924 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 55 | 55 | — | — | 1,078 | |
| Dichloromethane | 36 | 36 | — | — | 12,980 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 1,541 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 13,294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 155 | 155 | — | — | 2,650 | |
| Dichloromethane | 35 | 35 | — | — | 13,420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 28 | 28 | — | — | 2,745 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 13 | 13 | — | — | 13,495 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 149 | 149 | — | — | 1,888 | |
| Methanol | 42 | 42 | — | — | 1,888 | |
| Dichloromethane | 20 | 20 | — | — | 7,128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 7,158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 108 | 108 | — | — | 447 | |
| Dichloromethane | 68 | 68 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 53 | 53 | — | — | 10,764 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 30 | 30 | — | — | 579 | |
| Toluene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,306 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2,972 |
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) | — | — | — | 88 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 12,980 |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 12,980 |
| Methanol | — | — | 131 | 106 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 13,420 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE LLC
SAN JOSE, CA
|
Methanol | — | — | 2,574 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 75 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 13,495 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE LLC
SAN JOSE, CA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,574 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 76 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 96 |
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Dec 15, 1995 | Jan 11, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Dec 15, 1995 | Jan 11, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 15, 1995 | Jan 11, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 15, 1995 | Jan 11, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 15, 1993 | Dec 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Dec 15, 1993 | Apr 25, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 15, 1993 | Dec 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 1993 | Apr 25, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 15, 1993 | Jan 10, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 29, 1992 | Nov 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 29, 1992 | Nov 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 15, 1992 | Feb 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 28, 1990 | Nov 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jun 28, 1990 | Nov 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 28, 1990 | Nov 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 28, 1990 | Nov 17, 1993 | 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.