Non-Compliance
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Clean Air Act
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RCRA
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 454 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 $240,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
601 RILEY ROAD
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
View on map ↗ - County
- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324191
- Inspections
- 8 · last Aug 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $240,000 · last Apr 25, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000397883
How This Compares
#439
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#8,123
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
+748% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 361 | — |
| 2016 | 390 | +8% |
| 2017 | 454 | +16% |
| 2018 | 3,305 | +629% |
| 2019 | 431 | -87% |
| 2020 | 490 | +14% |
| 2021 | 1,943 | +297% |
| 2022 | 2,048 | +5% |
| 2023 | 2,514 | +23% |
| 2024 | 3,059 | +22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2,925 | 2,925 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 88 | 88 | — | — | 4,417,548 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 45 | 45 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2,377 | 2,377 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 92 | 92 | — | — | 4,585,778 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 45 | 45 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,995 | 1,995 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 38 | 38 | — | — | 4,244,010 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,919 | 1,919 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,223,864 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 502 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 475 | 475 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 15 | — | — | 1,282,288 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 20,160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 277,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 557 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 399 | 399 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 130,012 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 62,403 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 637 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,916 | 2,916 | — | — | 2,986 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 324 | 324 | — | — | 185,199 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 45 | 45 | — | — | 11,133,187 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 15 | 15 | — | — | 57,962 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 12,357 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 624 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 282,342 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 20,536 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 272 | 272 | — | — | 89,725 | |
| Benzene | 113 | 113 | — | — | 9,103 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 34 | 34 | — | — | 11,137,542 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 30 | 30 | — | — | 30,089 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 7 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 49 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 147,147 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 18,587 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 567 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 251 | 251 | — | — | 102,328 | |
| Benzene | 83 | 83 | — | — | 1,545 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 44 | 44 | — | — | 14,410,723 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 8,140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 590 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 23,353 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 184,836 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 208 | 208 | — | — | 15,645 | |
| Benzene | 85 | 85 | — | — | 2,082 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 53 | 53 | — | — | 13,175,938 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 10,966 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | 4,417,548 | — | — |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 7,534 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 4,803 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 325,095 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 670,066 | — | — |
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 RSC LLC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 4,417,548 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 80 | EAST CHICAGO MUNICIPAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, EAST CHICAGO |
| Ethylene glycol | 4,838 | EAST CHICAGO MUNICIPAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, EAST CHICAGO |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 12 | EAST CHICAGO MUNICIPAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, EAST CHICAGO |
| Ammonia | 17,388 | EAST CHICAGO MUNICIPAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, EAST CHICAGO |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 473 | EAST CHICAGO MUNICIPAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, EAST CHICAGO |
| Zinc compounds | 34 | EAST CHICAGO MUNICIPAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, EAST CHICAGO |
| Lead compounds | 1 | EAST CHICAGO MUNICIPAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, EAST CHICAGO |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | EAST CHICAGO MUNICIPAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, EAST CHICAGO |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Aug 26, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | May 5, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 18, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 29, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 7, 2020 | May 12, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 7, 2020 | May 12, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jul 17, 2018 | Feb 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 6, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Jun 2, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 29, 2013 | Jan 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Jan 29, 2013 | Jan 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 2002 | May 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 10, 2000 | Nov 8, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 3, 2000 | Jun 15, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 3, 2000 | Jun 15, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 23, 2000 | Jun 14, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 23, 2000 | Jun 14, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 20, 1999 | Nov 22, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 21, 1999 | Apr 21, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 16, 1999 | Feb 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 21, 1997 | Aug 21, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 1997 | Apr 15, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 23, 1996 | Dec 19, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 23, 1996 | Dec 19, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 1, 1995 | May 1, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 1, 1995 | May 1, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 8, 1995 | Oct 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 23, 1994 | Jan 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 10, 1994 | Oct 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 10, 1994 | Oct 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 1992 | Mar 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 4, 1992 | Mar 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 4, 1992 | Mar 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 4, 1992 | Mar 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Nov 21, 1991 | May 7, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 13, 1991 | May 7, 1992 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 05-2022-0328
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603613264 · Apr 25, 2023
$500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603559339 · Mar 17, 2023
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-039 · Sep 2, 2022
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-038 · Jan 18, 2022
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-037 · Dec 9, 2021
$7,000
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-036 · Oct 27, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602879771 · Oct 21, 2021
$232,500
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-035 · Sep 20, 2021
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-034 · Aug 2, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-033 · Apr 7, 2021
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-032 · Feb 2, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602381854 · Jan 11, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-031 · Aug 17, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-030 · Mar 21, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2017-7408 · Mar 8, 2017
$39,384
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-029 · Jul 12, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-026 · Mar 27, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND077042034-028 · Oct 10, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-7001 · Sep 6, 2000
$184,692
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