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CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE

Quick Summary

  • Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
  • Assessed $87,000 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
1021 BERRYESSA RD
SAN JOSE, CA 95133
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County
SANTA CLARA County
Industry
Administrative and Support and Waste Management
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
562211
Inspections
7 · last Feb 5, 2026
Total Penalties
$87,000 · last Aug 18, 2022
Registry ID
110000484743

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
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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)
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 0
2016 0
2017 0
2018 0
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Lead compounds 1,093,251
Mercury 2,706
Hydrogen fluoride 7,681
Nitric acid 13,300

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 6,577
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 7,425
Nitric acid 8,069
Hydrogen fluoride 6,881

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Hydrogen fluoride 6,351
Mercury compounds 8,699
Copper compounds 64,762

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Hydrogen fluoride 6,922
Copper compounds 86,989
Lead 166,680 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury 16,432

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nickel compounds 254 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitric acid 2,706
Lead compounds 48,603
Mercury compounds 18,761
Hydrogen fluoride 3,312
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 7,215

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Lead compounds 21,448

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 30,086
Lead compounds 95,224
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 10,078
Nitric acid 5,476
Mercury compounds 20,989
Hydrogen fluoride 7,324

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 6,788
Hydrogen fluoride 9,884
Mercury compounds 17,122
Mercury 763
Nitric acid 7,134
Lead 18,487 ♦ Carcinogen

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 23,757
Hydrogen fluoride 10,360
Nitric acid 6,711
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 42,653
Lead 19,950 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 11,056
Lead compounds 47,515
Mercury 4,917

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid 5,215
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 25,874
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 3,903
Lead 20,364 ♦ Carcinogen
Hydrogen fluoride 7,993

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
Nitric acid 19,019
Lead compounds 743,794
Hydrogen fluoride 690 30,550
Mercury 2,139

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 74
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
Lead compounds 4,055
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Lead compounds 2,320
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
Lead compounds 0
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
Lead compounds 7
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
Lead compounds 160
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PHOENIX, AZ
Lead compounds 14,003
CLEAN HARBORS BUTTONWILLOW LLC
BUTTONWILLOW, CA
Lead compounds 5,023
LES - PHOENIX
PHOENIX, AZ
Lead compounds 0
SAFETY-KLEEN OF CALIFORNIA INC
NEWARK, CA
Lead compounds 0
SEAPORT ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Lead compounds 1
SIMS PRECIOUS METALS
FRANKLIN PARK, IL
Lead compounds 1,056
WM LAMPTRACKER INC
GLENDALE, AZ
Lead compounds 341
ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS OF AMERICA
FRESNO, CA
Lead compounds 13,647
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
Lead compounds 202
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC PORT OF REDWOOD CIT
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Lead compounds 25,034
CLEAN HARBORS ARIZONA LLC
PHOENIX, AZ
Lead compounds 0
CLEAN HARBORS CLIVE, LLC
CLIVE, UT
Lead compounds 41
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
Lead compounds 0
WORLD OIL RECYCLING
COMPTON, CA
Lead compounds 0
GDB INTERNATIONAL INC
NASHVILLE, IL
Lead compounds 53
KINSBURSKY BROTHERS SUPPLY INC
ANAHEIM, CA
Lead compounds 709,652
LIGHTING RESOURCES LLC
ONTARIO, CA
Lead compounds 30
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
Mercury 0
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Mercury 488
CLEAN HARBORS CLIVE, LLC
CLIVE, UT
Mercury 0
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Mercury 340
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
Mercury 1
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
Mercury 4
ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS OF AMERICA
FRESNO, CA
Mercury 342
KINSBURSKY BROTHERS SUPPLY INC
ANAHEIM, CA
Mercury 0
LIGHTING RESOURCES LLC
ONTARIO, CA
Mercury 34
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PHOENIX, AZ
Mercury 2
BETHLEHEM APPARATUS CO INC
HELLERTOWN, PA
Mercury 54
CLEAN HARBORS BUTTONWILLOW LLC
BUTTONWILLOW, CA
Mercury 19
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC PORT OF REDWOOD CIT
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Mercury 15
WM LAMPTRACKER INC
GLENDALE, AZ
Mercury 7
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
Hydrogen fluoride 23
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Hydrogen fluoride 1
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
Hydrogen fluoride 1
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
Hydrogen fluoride 579
CLEAN HARBORS BUTTONWILLOW LLC
BUTTONWILLOW, CA
Hydrogen fluoride 39
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Hydrogen fluoride 67
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC PORT OF REDWOOD CIT
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Hydrogen fluoride 359
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
Hydrogen fluoride 13
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
Hydrogen fluoride 454
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
Hydrogen fluoride 111
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Nitric acid 5,655
CLEAN HARBORS BUTTONWILLOW LLC
BUTTONWILLOW, CA
Nitric acid 480
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
Nitric acid 458
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Nitric acid 44
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC PORT OF REDWOOD CIT
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Nitric acid 3,363
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
Nitric acid 4
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
Nitric acid 3,017

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
Lead compounds 0 SAN JOSE/SANTA CLARA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, SAN JOSE
Mercury 0 SAN JOSE/SANTA CLARA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, SAN JOSE

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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Feb 5, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Feb 5, 2026 Open
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Feb 5, 2026 Feb 5, 2026 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions Sep 24, 2024 Nov 1, 2024 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers Sep 24, 2024 Oct 2, 2024 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Changes to Permits Sep 24, 2024 Feb 25, 2025 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Sep 24, 2024 Sep 24, 2024 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information Sep 6, 2023 Sep 7, 2023 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions Dec 15, 2021 Mar 4, 2022 Resolved
cwa WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) Jul 15, 2021 Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements Mar 9, 2021 Mar 22, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Sep 19, 2019 Jan 16, 2020 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks Sep 19, 2019 Jan 16, 2020 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Feb 12, 2019 Mar 13, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Feb 12, 2019 Feb 22, 2019 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions Feb 12, 2019 Mar 12, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Feb 12, 2019 Mar 12, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Feb 12, 2019 Mar 12, 2019 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements May 1, 2015 May 8, 2015 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Changes to Permits May 1, 2014 Jul 3, 2014 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards May 1, 2014 Jul 21, 2014 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 1, 2014 May 7, 2014 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Feb 24, 2014 Mar 14, 2014 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Feb 24, 2014 Mar 14, 2014 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Feb 27, 2013 Mar 14, 2013 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Feb 27, 2013 Aug 16, 2013 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Apr 30, 2012 Jul 20, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Sep 19, 2011 Nov 18, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Sep 19, 2011 Oct 19, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: General Sep 19, 2011 Sep 20, 2011 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Jun 28, 2011 Oct 4, 2011 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jun 28, 2011 Oct 4, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks Jun 28, 2011 Oct 4, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Jul 28, 2010 Sep 10, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Jul 28, 2010 Jul 28, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Jul 28, 2010 Jul 28, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Apr 27, 2009 May 7, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Apr 27, 2009 May 7, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Apr 27, 2009 Jun 30, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jun 4, 2008 Jun 20, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements Jun 4, 2008 Jun 20, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Jun 28, 2007 May 20, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jun 29, 2005 Aug 29, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jun 16, 2004 Aug 29, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Jun 19, 2003 Aug 25, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jun 19, 2003 Aug 25, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Jun 18, 2001 Jun 18, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Jun 18, 2001 Jun 18, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jun 18, 2001 Jun 18, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Jun 18, 2001 Jun 18, 2002 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-CAD059494310-335 · Feb 5, 2026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-336 · Feb 5, 2026
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-553 · Oct 25, 2024
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-551 · Oct 25, 2024
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-550 · Oct 25, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-331 · Sep 24, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-332 · Sep 24, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-334 · Sep 24, 2024
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-548 · Oct 12, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-329 · Sep 7, 2023
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-306 · Aug 18, 2022
$62,000
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-543 · Jan 13, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-325 · Jan 5, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2021-5069 · Sep 30, 2021
$25,000
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-305 · Sep 8, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-324 · Mar 9, 2021
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-542 · Mar 9, 2021
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-537 · Apr 30, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-321 · Feb 27, 2019
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD059494310-529 · Jul 8, 2015

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