Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
Quick Summary
- •Released 3 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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261 EILER AVENUE
LOUISVILLE, KY 40214
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562112
- Inspections
- 59 · last Mar 20, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000378449
How This Compares
#364
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#183
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
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
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 (2015–2023)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 2 | — |
| 2017 | 3 | +50% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100% |
| 2019 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | -50% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 16 | +1500% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,330 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 67 | |
| Methanol | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 68,828 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 76 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,875 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 61,370 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 109 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 84,958 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 173 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,262 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 492 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 66,635 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,765 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 243 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 137,624 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 323 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,956 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 544 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 142,066 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,543 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 487 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 143,967 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 302 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 853 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,200 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 917 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 2,350 | — | — |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 323 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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RIVERGREEN WATER RECYCLING, LL (RVRGRN)
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 8 | — | — |
|
UNITED RESOURCE MGMT - DRUM MG (VALSVC)
FRANKLIN, OH
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 16 | — | — |
|
RIVERGREEN WATER RECYCLING, LL (RVRGRN)
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 61 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 142,066 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 533 | — | — |
|
UNITED RESOURCE MGMT - DRUM MG (VALSVC)
FRANKLIN, OH
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 2 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 3,879 | — | — |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 30, 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Transporter and Transfer Facilities | May 29, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 28, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 24, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 19, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Sep 27, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | May 31, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 31, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Feb 27, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 24, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Oct 24, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 24, 2022 | Jul 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | May 24, 2022 | Jul 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 24, 2022 | Jul 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Transporter and Transfer Facilities | Mar 23, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Mar 23, 2022 | May 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 22, 2021 | Dec 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Nov 29, 2021 | Dec 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 12, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 12, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 12, 2020 | Feb 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2011 | Jul 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2011 | Jul 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 29, 2009 | Feb 26, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 29, 2009 | Feb 26, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 2009 | Feb 26, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 29, 2009 | Feb 26, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Oct 29, 2007 | Oct 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Dec 7, 2006 | Jan 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 2005 | Oct 31, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 25, 2003 | Nov 25, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 29, 2003 | Sep 29, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 18, 2002 | Dec 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 31, 2001 | May 31, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Jan 31, 2001 | Feb 27, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Jul 31, 2000 | Aug 18, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Jul 31, 2000 | Aug 18, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | May 31, 2000 | May 31, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Apr 27, 2000 | Apr 27, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Jan 31, 2000 | Jan 31, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Mar 29, 1994 | Apr 8, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 27, 1992 | May 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 19, 1992 | Jan 4, 1993 | 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-KYD985072610-001 · Dec 16, 2024
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD985072610-000 · Feb 8, 2000
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