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
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1021 BERRYESSA RD
SAN JOSE, CA 95133
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- 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.
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.
| 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.