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US ECOLOGY TULSA INC

Quick Summary

  • Released 7 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 $40,000 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
2700 S 25TH W AVE
TULSA, OK 74107
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County
TULSA County
Industry
Administrative and Support and Waste Management
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
562211
Inspections
4 · last Sep 11, 2025
Total Penalties
$40,000 · last Aug 14, 2023
Registry ID
110000454945

How This Compares

#269 of 314 TRI reporters in OK
#150 of 224 TRI reporters in Administrative and Support and Waste Management

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.

0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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) -100% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 7
2016 8 +14%
2017 7 -13%
2018 5 -29%
2019 0 -100%
2020 58,996
2021 0 -100%
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury 131
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 22,660
Toluene 2,573
Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) 2,840
Xylene (mixed isomers) 5,952
Nitric acid 213,907
Sodium nitrite 10,024
Diethanolamine 296,989
Hydrogen fluoride 15,684
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 17,845
Formic acid 129,905
Lead compounds 5,797
Zinc compounds 2,758
Ethylene glycol 121,456
Nickel 2,334 ♦ Carcinogen
Peracetic acid 27,597
Certain glycol ethers 262,171
Zinc (fume or dust) 967
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 174,276

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) 1,780
Sodium nitrite 11,577
Atrazine 32,300
Methanol 71,800
Diethanolamine 175,761
Lead compounds 1,729
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 50,243
Nitric acid 517,297
Dichloromethane 107,617 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury 28
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 15,412
n-Butyl alcohol 61,424
Xylene (mixed isomers) 79,660
Peracetic acid 41,716
Certain glycol ethers
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 673,564
Zinc compounds 2,692
Zinc (fume or dust) 9,114
Toluene 75,312
Hydrogen fluoride 44,277
Formic acid 216,620
Ethylene glycol 71,439
Nickel 1,597 ♦ Carcinogen

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Dichloromethane 97,221 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 16,045
Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) 80,680
Lead compounds 5,638
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 164,278
Sodium nitrite 15,474
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 11,008
Molybdenum trioxide 19,474 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 13,116
Xylene (mixed isomers) 142,117
Nickel 15,770 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 145,326
n-Butyl alcohol 131,438
Certain glycol ethers 56,825
Formic acid 139,889
Nitric acid 227,816
Atrazine 41,800

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
n-Butyl alcohol 16,976
Certain glycol ethers 52,504
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 5,405
Xylene (mixed isomers) 58,837
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 65,002
Formic acid 35,108
Toluene 29,620
Zinc compounds 6,121
Nitric acid 90,510
Lead compounds 1,868

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Certain glycol ethers 85,210
Lead compounds 2,014
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 32,115
Zinc compounds 44,654
Nitric acid 58,996
Formic acid 23,073
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 58,996 58,996 58,996

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 60,317
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 11,313
Zinc compounds 83,501
Formic acid 12,822
Nitric acid 83,987
Lead compounds 7,050
Certain glycol ethers 20,018

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 27,152
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 22,347
Zinc compounds 82,351
Lead compounds 2,856
Certain glycol ethers 38,379
Formic acid 22,703
Nitric acid 5 5 14,832

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 19,816
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 45,853
Lead compounds 2,227
Certain glycol ethers 47,276
Zinc compounds 64,472
Formic acid 20,290
Nitric acid 7 7 46,078

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Certain glycol ethers 31,295
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 72,991
Zinc compounds 75,480
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 47,106
Lead compounds 2,410
Nitric acid 7 7 74,481
Hydrogen fluoride 1 1 14,666

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 70,804
Lead compounds 3,328
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 9,737
Zinc compounds 89,033
Nitric acid 7 7 71,960

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 121,456
Hydrogen fluoride 15,684
Sodium nitrite 10,024
Xylene (mixed isomers) 5,952
Certain glycol ethers 262,171
Peracetic acid 27,597
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 22,660
Toluene 2,573
Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) 2,840
Diethanolamine 296,989
Formic acid 129,905

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
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
Xylene (mixed isomers) 5,952
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Mercury 131
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
Toluene 2,573
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Zinc (fume or dust) 967
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Lead compounds 5,797
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Nitric acid 213,907
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Formic acid 129,905
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 17,580
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 265
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Certain glycol ethers 262,171
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Zinc compounds 2,758
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Diethanolamine 296,989
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 22,660
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) 2,840
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Nickel 2,334
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Sodium nitrite 10,024
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 174,276
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Ethylene glycol 121,456
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Hydrogen fluoride 15,684
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
SAND SPRINGS, OK
Peracetic acid 27,597

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
Nitric acid TMUA SOUTH, TULSA
Zinc compounds 64,041 TMUA SOUTH, TULSA
Lead compounds TMUA SOUTH, TULSA
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) TMUA SOUTH, TULSA
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 45,853 TMUA SOUTH, TULSA

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 Jul 6, 2023 Aug 14, 2023 Resolved
rcra Violation of a permit condition or requirement Feb 7, 2023 May 5, 2023 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers Feb 7, 2023 Feb 14, 2023 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Feb 18, 2022 Mar 4, 2024 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Jun 25, 2021 Feb 18, 2022 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Jun 25, 2021 Mar 4, 2024 Resolved
rcra Violation of a permit condition or requirement Jun 25, 2021 Jul 2, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Jun 25, 2021 Jul 2, 2021 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported May 1, 2020 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late May 1, 2020 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported May 1, 2019 May 21, 2020 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported May 1, 2019 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported May 1, 2019 May 21, 2020 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event reported late May 1, 2019 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Apr 19, 2019 Open
rcra Violation of a permit condition or requirement Apr 16, 2019 May 17, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Mar 26, 2019 Apr 5, 2019 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Mar 26, 2019 May 17, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Mar 26, 2019 May 17, 2019 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage Mar 26, 2019 May 17, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Mar 26, 2019 May 17, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Mar 26, 2019 Mar 27, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Mar 26, 2019 Apr 16, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Mar 26, 2019 May 17, 2019 Resolved
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Oct 29, 2018 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jan 15, 2013 Feb 27, 2013 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 12, 2010 Apr 1, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Oct 29, 2008 Feb 5, 2009 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information Oct 29, 2008 Jun 1, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Oct 29, 2008 Oct 29, 2008 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Oct 29, 2008 Apr 8, 2009 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Oct 29, 2008 Apr 8, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Oct 29, 2008 Jul 15, 2009 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage Oct 29, 2008 Apr 8, 2009 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Oct 29, 2008 Apr 8, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Oct 29, 2008 Apr 8, 2009 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Oct 29, 2008 Apr 8, 2009 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Oct 29, 2008 Apr 8, 2009 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Oct 29, 2008 Oct 29, 2008 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 17, 2008 Oct 20, 2008 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jun 1, 2004 Feb 5, 2007 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers Mar 30, 2004 Feb 5, 2007 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Mar 19, 2003 May 21, 2003 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jun 1, 2001 Jul 18, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jun 24, 1992 Jun 29, 1992 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Sep 18, 1989 Dec 9, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements Nov 23, 1988 Jan 10, 1989 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring Nov 3, 1988 Nov 29, 1996 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring Jul 8, 1988 Nov 26, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure Mar 9, 1988 Sep 21, 1988 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 06-1986-0018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OKD000402396-001 · Aug 14, 2023
$20,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2023-0944 · Aug 14, 2023
$20,000
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OKD000402396-002 · Apr 16, 2019
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case OK-I-72002870-19-1 · Mar 19, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2005-0601 · Nov 16, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1986-0079 · Oct 24, 1994
$10,000
Judicial
· Case 06-1989-0105 · Sep 28, 1993
$300,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OKD000402396-000 · Jan 1, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OKD000402396-004 · Aug 11, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OKD000402396-005 · Jan 17, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OKD000402396-008 · Dec 7, 1988
EPA TO STATE ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OKD000402396-007 · Jun 27, 1988

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