Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HOLLYFRONTIER EL DORADO REFINING
Quick Summary
- •Released 638,407 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 $7,262,758 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1401 DOUGLAS RD
EL DORADO, KS 67042
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- BUTLER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 10 · last Nov 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $7,262,758 · last Mar 6, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000446134
How This Compares
#8
of 261 TRI reporters in KS
#307
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-50% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 548,458 | — |
| 2016 | 596,580 | +9% |
| 2017 | 638,407 | +7% |
| 2018 | 381,897 | -40% |
| 2019 | 241,945 | -37% |
| 2020 | 392,549 | +62% |
| 2021 | 333,346 | -15% |
| 2022 | 421,585 | +26% |
| 2023 | 288,758 | -32% |
| 2024 | 272,542 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 65,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 100,000 | 100,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 51,140 | 50,500 | 450 | 190 | — | |
| Toluene | 30,304 | 30,300 | 4 | — | 459 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 20,001 | 20,001 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 19,900 | 19,900 | — | — | 46 | |
| Benzene | 13,704 | 13,700 | 4 | — | 66 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,304 | 12,300 | 4 | — | 1,782 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,004 | 5,000 | 4 | — | 351 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 3,307 | 3,307 | — | — | 12 | |
| Ethylene | 2,880 | 2,880 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,700 | 2,700 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,284 | 2,284 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,725 | 1,725 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,312 | 1,100 | 150 | 62 | 120,002 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 721 | 351 | 370 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 593 | 591 | 2 | — | 341 | |
| Diethanolamine | 580 | 580 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 570 | 570 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 565 | 561 | 4 | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 501 | 501 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 440 | 440 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 383 | 381 | 2 | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 211 | 150 | 20 | 41 | 41,010 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 103 | 79 | 4 | 20 | 22 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 94 | 94 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 24 | 20 | 4 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 21 | 19 | 2 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 13 | 9 | 4 | — | 41,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 13 | 9 | 4 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 98,000 | 98,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 53,221 | 52,702 | 440 | 79 | — | |
| Toluene | 35,304 | 35,300 | 4 | — | 14 | |
| n-Hexane | 26,100 | 26,100 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 19,002 | 19,002 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15,304 | 15,300 | 4 | — | 609 | |
| Benzene | 15,104 | 15,100 | 4 | — | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,604 | 5,600 | 4 | — | 152 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 3,320 | 3,320 | — | — | 1 | |
| Propylene | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,001 | 3,001 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 2,970 | 2,970 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,609 | 1,609 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,392 | 1,200 | 130 | 62 | 170,000 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 980 | 980 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 720 | 360 | 360 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 576 | 572 | 4 | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 570 | 570 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 528 | 526 | 2 | — | 49 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 525 | 523 | 2 | — | 342 | |
| Nickel compounds | 277 | 200 | 36 | 41 | 60,007 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 122 | 91 | 11 | 20 | 15 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 95 | 95 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 36 | 34 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 22 | 18 | 4 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 22 | 18 | 4 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 16 | 9 | 7 | — | 60,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 9 | 1 | — | 38 | |
| Phenanthrene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 120,000 | 120,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 89,000 | 89,000 | — | — | 1,230 | |
| Ammonia | 59,910 | 59,400 | 400 | 110 | — | |
| Toluene | 45,303 | 45,300 | 3 | — | 1,235 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 30,403 | 30,400 | 3 | — | 1,832 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,002 | 23,002 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 18,203 | 18,200 | 3 | — | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 10,003 | 10,000 | 3 | — | 623 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 6,800 | 6,800 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 3,340 | 3,340 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 3,319 | 3,319 | — | — | 82 | |
| Propylene | 2,800 | 2,800 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,728 | 1,728 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,512 | 1,330 | 120 | 62 | 23,151 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 982 | 980 | 2 | — | 660 | |
| Phenol | 690 | 360 | 330 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 670 | 667 | 3 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 640 | 640 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 561 | 561 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 463 | 461 | 2 | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 284 | 210 | 33 | 41 | 35,220 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 168 | 144 | 16 | 8 | 21 | |
| Copper compounds | 153 | 120 | 33 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 121 | 91 | 10 | 20 | 11 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 36 | 34 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 26 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 25 | 22 | 3 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 17 | 10 | 7 | — | 47 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 120,000 | 120,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 61,590 | 60,200 | 450 | 940 | — | |
| Toluene | 39,404 | 39,400 | 4 | — | 412 | |
| n-Hexane | 28,200 | 28,200 | — | — | 429 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,002 | 23,002 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 17,804 | 17,800 | 4 | — | 382 | |
| Benzene | 16,304 | 16,300 | 4 | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,704 | 6,700 | 4 | — | 181 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 3,317 | 3,317 | — | — | 19 | |
| Ethylene | 2,940 | 2,940 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,700 | 2,700 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,200 | 2,200 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,611 | 1,611 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,502 | 1,300 | 140 | 62 | 4,500 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 972 | 970 | 2 | — | 181 | |
| Phenol | 740 | 360 | 380 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 674 | 670 | 4 | — | 140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 650 | 650 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 556 | 554 | 2 | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 432 | 432 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 279 | 200 | 38 | 41 | 6,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 119 | 88 | 11 | 20 | 5 | |
| Styrene | 100 | 98 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 37 | — | 37 | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 35 | 31 | 4 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 26 | 1 | — | 16 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 17 | 10 | 7 | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 120,000 | 120,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 63,380 | 62,700 | 370 | 310 | — | |
| Toluene | 46,003 | 46,000 | 3 | — | 15 | |
| n-Hexane | 44,000 | 44,000 | — | — | 350 | |
| Benzene | 23,003 | 23,000 | 3 | — | 44 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 21,503 | 21,500 | 3 | — | 337 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 21,002 | 21,002 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 13,300 | 13,300 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 11,013 | 11,013 | — | — | 16 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10,203 | 10,200 | 3 | — | 176 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 5,300 | 5,300 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 3,360 | 3,360 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,516 | 2,516 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,699 | 1,697 | 2 | — | 180 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,403 | 1,231 | 110 | 62 | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 840 | 530 | 310 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 703 | 703 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 610 | 610 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 490 | 488 | 2 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 462 | 462 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 273 | 200 | 31 | 42 | 120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 117 | 88 | 9 | 20 | 4 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 45 | 14 | 31 | — | — | |
| Styrene | 36 | 34 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 33 | 30 | 3 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 11 | 6 | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 110,000 | 110,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 60,110 | 58,700 | 1,000 | 410 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 20,002 | 20,002 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,204 | 14,200 | 4 | — | 574 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 13,800 | 13,800 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,724 | 5,720 | 4 | — | 294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 4,800 | 4,800 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 2,830 | 2,830 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,642 | 2,642 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,631 | 1,629 | 2 | — | 286 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,463 | 1,271 | 130 | 62 | 98,000 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 880 | 530 | 350 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 716 | 712 | 4 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 590 | 590 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 551 | 551 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 276 | 200 | 35 | 41 | 150,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 122 | 92 | 10 | 20 | 3 | |
| Copper compounds | 108 | 108 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 100 | 98 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 89 | 87 | 2 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 34 | 31 | 3 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 20 | 7 | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 16 | 9 | 7 | — | 200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 110,000 | 110,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 62,770 | 61,600 | 910 | 260 | — | |
| Toluene | 50,904 | 50,900 | 4 | — | 623 | |
| n-Hexane | 35,000 | 35,000 | — | — | 534 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 32,004 | 32,000 | 4 | — | 520 | |
| Benzene | 22,604 | 22,600 | 4 | — | 79 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 20,002 | 20,002 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 12,800 | 12,800 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 12,204 | 12,200 | 4 | — | 342 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 5,703 | 5,703 | — | — | 25 | |
| Propylene | 4,870 | 4,870 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 3,230 | 3,230 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,524 | 2,524 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,672 | 1,670 | 2 | — | 283 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,373 | 1,171 | 140 | 62 | 87,055 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 713 | 523 | 190 | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 585 | 581 | 4 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 441 | 441 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 259 | 180 | 38 | 41 | 131,083 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 113 | 82 | 11 | 20 | 4 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 96 | 96 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 64 | 62 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 39 | 37 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 39 | 35 | 4 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 31 | 23 | 8 | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 17 | 9 | 8 | — | 173 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | |
| Anthracene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 120,000 | 120,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 105,000 | 105,000 | — | — | 755 | |
| Toluene | 95,002 | 95,000 | 2 | — | 814 | |
| Ammonia | 69,410 | 68,000 | 1,200 | 210 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 59,000 | 59,000 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 43,302 | 43,300 | 2 | — | 862 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 42,404 | 42,400 | 4 | — | 771 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 22,031 | 22,031 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 19,702 | 19,700 | 2 | — | 459 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 18,300 | 18,300 | — | — | 26 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 13,900 | 13,900 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 10,056 | 10,054 | 2 | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 5,300 | 5,300 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 3,800 | 3,800 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,626 | 764 | 1,800 | 62 | 32,000 | |
| Methanol | 2,523 | 2,523 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,822 | 1,820 | 2 | — | 447 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 723 | 719 | 4 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 630 | 630 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 572 | 499 | 73 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 491 | 491 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 229 | 140 | 48 | 41 | 48,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 92 | 60 | 12 | 20 | 4 | |
| Biphenyl | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 40 | 38 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 22 | 10 | 12 | — | 64 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 18 | 17 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 17 | 15 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1 | |
| Anthracene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 130,000 | 130,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 89,000 | 89,000 | — | — | 592 | |
| Toluene | 79,002 | 79,000 | 2 | — | 622 | |
| Ammonia | 65,710 | 65,000 | 480 | 230 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 60,000 | 60,000 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 38,802 | 38,800 | 2 | — | 2,036 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 32,704 | 32,700 | 4 | — | 729 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 24,160 | 24,160 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 17,400 | 17,400 | — | — | 27 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 16,702 | 16,700 | 2 | — | 410 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 14,300 | 14,300 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 6,943 | 6,941 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 5,600 | 5,600 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 4,700 | 4,700 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,804 | 1,042 | 1,700 | 62 | 100,160 | |
| Methanol | 2,511 | 2,511 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,972 | 1,970 | 2 | — | 444 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 767 | 763 | 4 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 620 | 620 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 567 | 520 | 47 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 441 | 441 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 247 | 160 | 46 | 41 | 150,240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 114 | 82 | 12 | 20 | 3 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 37 | 35 | 2 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 22 | 10 | 12 | — | 200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Anthracene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 87,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 130,000 | 130,000 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 76,002 | 76,000 | 2 | — | 3,165 | |
| Ammonia | 61,710 | 60,000 | 1,500 | 210 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 59,000 | 59,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 53,000 | 53,000 | — | — | 472 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 47,404 | 47,400 | 4 | — | 822 | |
| Benzene | 35,002 | 35,000 | 2 | — | 1,346 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 21,042 | 21,040 | 2 | — | 259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 18,400 | 18,400 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 18,002 | 18,000 | 2 | — | 488 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 7,240 | 7,240 | — | — | 21 | |
| Propylene | 6,300 | 6,300 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 3,700 | 3,700 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,992 | 1,230 | 1,700 | 62 | 19,060 | |
| Methanol | 2,509 | 2,509 | — | — | 500 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,092 | 2,090 | 2 | — | 2,174 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 630 | 630 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 627 | 623 | 4 | — | 3,604 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 595 | 522 | 73 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 342 | 342 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 237 | 150 | 46 | 41 | 29,090 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 111 | 79 | 12 | 20 | 11 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 39 | 37 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 22 | 10 | 12 | — | 18,039 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 6,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 11 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | 59 | 3 | 692 |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | 65,000 | — | — |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | 580 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 220,000 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 110 | 510 | 2,871 |
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 14,000 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 550 |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 41,000 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 41,000 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 120,000 | — | — |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | 56,000 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 3,300 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 92 | — | 937 |
| Propylene | — | — | — | 17,000 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 440 |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | 110,000 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 21,000 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 120,000 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 8,200 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 100 | — | 921 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PLUMB THICKET LANDFILL
HARPER, KS
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Benzene | 2 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Benzene | — | — | 3 | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Benzene | — | 59 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Naphthalene | 22 | — | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Nickel compounds | — | 41,000 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Nickel compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Nickel compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Nickel compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 41,000 | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
EL DORADO, KS
|
Cumene | 34 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Cumene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
PLUMB THICKET LANDFILL
HARPER, KS
|
Cumene | 3 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Cyclohexane | 12 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Lead compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Lead compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Molybdenum trioxide | — | 65,000 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
n-Hexane | 46 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 180 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 100 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 61 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Styrene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
EL DORADO, KS
|
Toluene | 8 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Toluene | 450 | — | — | — |
|
PLUMB THICKET LANDFILL
HARPER, KS
|
Toluene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 120,000 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
EL DORADO, KS
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 140 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 400 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 71 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 540 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 110 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 510 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 55 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Ethylbenzene | 160 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 92 | — | — |
|
PLUMB THICKET LANDFILL
HARPER, KS
|
Ethylbenzene | 3 | — | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
EL DORADO, KS
|
Ethylbenzene | 39 | — | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 10, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 10, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | May 10, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 24, 2017 | Aug 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 24, 2017 | Aug 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 6, 2012 | Jun 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 2012 | Nov 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 2012 | Jun 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 6, 2012 | Jun 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 5, 2012 | Jun 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 5, 2005 | Sep 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 28, 2001 | Jan 24, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 28, 2001 | Jan 24, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Waste Piles | Aug 19, 1996 | Jun 7, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 19, 1996 | Jun 7, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 13, 1996 | Apr 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 13, 1996 | Mar 1, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 29, 1992 | Oct 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 29, 1992 | Oct 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 29, 1992 | Oct 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 29, 1992 | Oct 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 17, 1989 | Feb 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 24, 1987 | Mar 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 5, 1986 | Jan 8, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 12, 1985 | Dec 19, 1985 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +20% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 246.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +105% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,757.07 kg/d | 1,325.23 | +108% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.35 mg/L | 15.00 | +22% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.20 mg/L | 50.00 | +2% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.45 mg/L | 15.00 | +43% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +55% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.54 kg/d | 5.13 | +67% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.23 kg/d | 5.13 | +2% | May 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +72% | Jan 2018 | Open |
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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2012-0040 · Feb 23, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2023-0051 · Mar 6, 2023
$31,379
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD007233422-001 · Nov 8, 2022
Judicial
· Case 07-2022-2270 · Jun 16, 2022
$1,600,000
Judicial
· Case 07-2021-0928 · Jun 16, 2022
$4,000,000
Judicial
· Case 07-2015-0241 · Aug 27, 2020
$4,000,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602286791 · Aug 6, 2020
Judicial
· Case EF-2014-0003 · Jan 11, 2016
$1,200,000
Judicial
· Case 07-2006-0084 · Mar 26, 2009
$971,851
Judicial
· Case 07-1998-0341 · Nov 22, 2000
$600,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KS-N00000050 · Aug 18, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD007233422-000 · Mar 13, 1996
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1995-0071 · Feb 2, 1995
$25,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KS-N00000026 · Jan 11, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD007233422-005 · Dec 18, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD007233422-006 · Dec 17, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD007233422-003 · Dec 18, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD007233422-002 · Dec 3, 1986
Judicial
· Case 07-1983-0004 · Dec 16, 1983
$5,000
Other facilities in BUTLER County, KS
PRAY AVIATION
AUGUSTA, KS
INTERNATIONAL COLD STORAGE / CARRIER
ANDOVER, KS
· Manufacturing
BG PRODUCTS - EL DORADO
EL DORADO, KS
· Manufacturing
USD #385
ANDOVER, KS
SHADOW RIDGE ADDITION
AUGUSTA, KS
EL DORADO, CITY OF-TP001LOST TAG
EL DORADO, KS