TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PHILLIPS 66 - DENVER TERMINAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,928 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $19,250 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3960 E. 56TH AVENUE
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
View on map ↗ - County
- ADAMS County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424710
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jul 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $19,250 · last Jan 25, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000466638
How This Compares
#70
of 246 TRI reporters in CO
#157
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-31% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,005 | — |
| 2016 | 4,786 | -4% |
| 2017 | 3,928 | -18% |
| 2018 | 4,076 | +4% |
| 2019 | 3,770 | -8% |
| 2020 | 3,693 | -2% |
| 2021 | 3,841 | +4% |
| 2022 | 3,795 | -1% |
| 2023 | 3,687 | -3% |
| 2024 | 3,469 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 960 | 960 | — | — | 26 | |
| n-Hexane | 890 | 890 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 640 | 640 | — | — | 4 | |
| Benzene | 570 | 570 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 260 | 260 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 110 | 110 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,010 | 1,010 | — | — | 26 | |
| n-Hexane | 950 | 950 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 680 | 680 | — | — | 17 | |
| Benzene | 600 | 600 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 290 | 290 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 114 | 114 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 0 | — | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | 23 | |
| n-Hexane | 970 | 970 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 710 | 710 | — | — | 6 | |
| Benzene | 610 | 610 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 310 | 310 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 116 | 116 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 990 | 990 | — | — | 28 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 930 | 930 | — | — | 9 | |
| n-Hexane | 840 | 840 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 540 | 540 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 300 | 300 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 201 | 201 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,020 | 1,020 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 980 | 980 | — | — | 9 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 650 | 650 | — | — | 6 | |
| Benzene | 650 | 650 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 2 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 100 | 100 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,030 | 1,030 | — | — | 2 | |
| Toluene | 1,020 | 1,020 | — | — | 21 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 680 | 680 | — | — | 13 | |
| Benzene | 670 | 670 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 223 | 223 | — | — | 4 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 24 | 24 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 20 | 20 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | 1 | |
| Toluene | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | 13 | |
| Benzene | 770 | 770 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 640 | 640 | — | — | 13 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 214 | 214 | — | — | 3 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 109 | 109 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,140 | 1,140 | — | — | 3 | |
| Toluene | 1,059 | 1,059 | — | — | 17 | |
| Benzene | 723 | 723 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 633 | 633 | — | — | 26 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 223 | 223 | — | — | 6 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 109 | 109 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 17 | 17 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,386 | 1,386 | — | — | 3 | |
| Toluene | 1,229 | 1,229 | — | — | 18 | |
| Benzene | 1,105 | 1,105 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 678 | 678 | — | — | 14 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 251 | 251 | — | — | 6 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 117 | 117 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 19 | 19 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,779 | 1,779 | — | — | 1 | |
| Toluene | 1,273 | 1,273 | — | — | 96 | |
| Benzene | 893 | 893 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 683 | 683 | — | — | 8 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 232 | 232 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 124 | 124 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 20 | 20 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 3 | — | 3,200 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 1 | — | 690 |
| Cumene | — | — | — | 51 |
| Benzene | — | 5 | 1 | 11,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 19,000 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 1 | — | 350 |
| Toluene | — | 23 | 3 | 13,000 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BORGER REFINERY
BORGER, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY LLC
SARALAND, AL
|
Toluene | — | — | 3 | — |
|
BORGER REFINERY
BORGER, TX
|
Toluene | — | 23 | — | — |
|
BORGER REFINERY
BORGER, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 3 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
BORGER REFINERY
BORGER, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
BORGER REFINERY
BORGER, TX
|
Benzene | — | 5 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY LLC
SARALAND, AL
|
Benzene | — | — | 1 | — |
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 25, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 25, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 20, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 1998 | Apr 28, 1998 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603489999 · Jan 25, 2023
$19,250
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COT000644153-4 · Jan 25, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603449763 · Dec 13, 2022
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COT000644153-000 · Dec 18, 1998
FINAL 3008(H) I.S. CA ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COT000644153-001 · Dec 18, 1998
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