Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 85 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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77 TOWPATH RD
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
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- BUCKS County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562112
- Inspections
- 32 · last Jan 6, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 24, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000584680
How This Compares
#542
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#114
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.
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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 (2015–2021)
-92% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 989 | — |
| 2016 | 709 | -28% |
| 2017 | 85 | -88% |
| 2018 | 520 | +512% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 77 | — |
| 2021 | 77 | 0% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 146 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 334 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 119 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 869 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 225,787 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,034 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 142 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 397 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 753 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 104 | |
| Methanol | 510 | 510 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 359,057 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 336 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 879 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 121 | |
| Methanol | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 428,046 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 298 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 775 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 107 | |
| Methanol | 693 | 693 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 16 | 16 | — | — | 543,648 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 136 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 379 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 987 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 974 | 974 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 15 | — | — | 211,979 |
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 | — | 289 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 753 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 359,057 | — | — |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 104 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (SMR)
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 4 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (LIN)
LINDEN, NJ
|
Lead | — | 8 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC BUFFA (BUF)
BUFFALO, NY
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 37,957 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 390,089 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC BUFFA (BUF)
BUFFALO, NY
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 78 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 797 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC BUFFA (BUF)
BUFFALO, NY
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 11 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 110 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (SMR)
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC BUFFA (BUF)
BUFFALO, NY
|
Lead | — | 29 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Lead | — | 297 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (SMR)
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Lead | — | 1 | — | — |
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 | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 13, 2022 | Sep 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 2022 | Apr 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 2014 | Mar 18, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 2006 | Sep 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 15, 2005 | Nov 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 6, 2001 | Apr 3, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 6, 2001 | Apr 3, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 1998 | Dec 7, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 2, 1996 | Jan 29, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 20, 1995 | Jun 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 1995 | Mar 31, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 29, 1993 | Jan 7, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 1993 | Mar 25, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 20, 1993 | Mar 25, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Aug 16, 1991 | Sep 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 16, 1991 | Sep 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 20, 1990 | Sep 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 20, 1990 | Sep 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 1990 | Sep 21, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 5, 1989 | Feb 1, 1990 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2014-0013 · Dec 24, 2013
$11,725
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2006-6020 · Sep 27, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987266715-000 · Mar 1, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987266715-004 · Sep 6, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987266715-003 · Aug 28, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987266715-002 · Sep 20, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987266715-001 · Oct 5, 1989
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