TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ALLIED WASTE/BFI - NIAGARA FALLS LANDFILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,711,956 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $671,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5600 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304
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- NIAGARA County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562212
- Inspections
- 9 · last Jun 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $671,000 · last Feb 15, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110009827553
How This Compares
#1
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#6
of 224 TRI reporters in Administrative and Support and Waste Management
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-95% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,530,880 | — |
| 2016 | 4,445,706 | -41% |
| 2017 | 7,711,956 | +73% |
| 2018 | 3,485,660 | -55% |
| 2019 | 1,450 | -100% |
| 2020 | 653,895 | +44987% |
| 2021 | 476,780 | -27% |
| 2022 | 775,653 | +63% |
| 2023 | 379,453 | -51% |
| 2024 | 404,711 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 184,755 | — | — | 184,755 | — | |
| Asbestos (friable) | 81,582 | — | — | 81,582 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 61,911 | — | — | 61,911 | — | |
| Manganese | 17,990 | — | — | 17,990 | 5 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 17,547 | — | — | 17,547 | 4 | |
| Urethane | 13,490 | — | — | 13,490 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium | 12,038 | — | — | 12,038 | 3 | |
| Lead | 10,611 | — | — | 10,611 | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3,295 | — | — | 3,295 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 1,248 | — | — | 1,248 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 206 | — | — | 206 | — | |
| Mercury | 25 | 0 | — | 25 | 4 | |
| Chlordane | 13 | — | — | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | 246,360 | — | — | 246,360 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 50,660 | — | — | 50,660 | — | |
| Lead | 38,039 | — | — | 38,039 | 65 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Urethane | 15,733 | — | — | 15,733 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 13,817 | — | — | 13,817 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9,807 | — | — | 9,807 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 3,969 | — | — | 3,969 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 686 | — | — | 686 | — | |
| Mercury | 382 | — | — | 382 | 5 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 604,400 | — | — | 604,400 | — | |
| Asbestos (friable) | 79,901 | — | — | 79,901 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 74,000 | — | — | 74,000 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 12,295 | — | — | 12,295 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 3,965 | — | — | 3,965 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 800 | 0 | — | 800 | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 280 | — | — | 280 | — | |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 12 | — | — | 12 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | 282,300 | — | — | 282,300 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 86,000 | — | — | 86,000 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium | 30,000 | — | — | 30,000 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 30,000 | — | — | 30,000 | — | |
| Chromium | 25,000 | — | — | 25,000 | 8 | |
| Copper | 14,000 | — | — | 14,000 | 5 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6,300 | — | — | 6,300 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 2,100 | 0 | — | 2,100 | 0 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 650 | — | — | 650 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 430 | — | — | 430 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | 614,300 | — | — | 614,300 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 25,000 | — | — | 25,000 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium | 12,000 | — | — | 12,000 | — | |
| Mercury | 1,200 | 0 | — | 1,200 | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,200 | — | — | 1,200 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 130 | — | — | 130 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 65 | — | — | 65 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 1,300 | 0 | — | 1,300 | 0 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 150 | — | — | 150 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,103 | |
| Asbestos (friable) | 3,484,440 | — | — | 3,484,440 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1,100 | — | — | 1,100 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 119 | 0 | — | 119 | 0 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,303 | |
| Asbestos (friable) | 7,709,320 | — | — | 7,709,320 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 2,100 | — | — | 2,100 | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 440 | — | — | 440 | 0 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 96 | — | — | 96 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | 4,443,920 | — | — | 4,443,920 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 1,076 | — | — | 1,076 | 0 | |
| Lead | 710 | — | — | 710 | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | 7,238,140 | — | — | 7,238,140 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 120,000 | — | — | 120,000 | 4 | |
| Naphthalene | 88,000 | — | — | 88,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 78,000 | — | — | 78,000 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6,600 | — | — | 6,600 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 140 | — | — | 140 | 1 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DESOTEC US LLC
DARLINGTON, PA
|
Barium | 3 | — | — | — |
|
DESOTEC US LLC
DARLINGTON, PA
|
Manganese | 5 | — | — | — |
|
DESOTEC US LLC
DARLINGTON, PA
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | 4 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 0 | CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NIAGARA FALLS |
| Lead | 22 | CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NIAGARA FALLS |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NIAGARA FALLS |
| Mercury | 4 | CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NIAGARA FALLS |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 10, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | May 10, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 18, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 12, 2004 | Apr 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 16, 2001 | Jun 24, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 5, 1994 | May 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 10, 1993 | Dec 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 6, 1991 | Jan 8, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 7, 1991 | Sep 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 17, 1990 | Nov 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 13, 1990 | Sep 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 1, 1990 | May 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 23, 1989 | Sep 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Oct 12, 1989 | Oct 15, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 3, 1988 | Jun 1, 1988 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 1988 | May 1, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 1987 | Sep 10, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 17, 1987 | Mar 3, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 22, 1987 | Jun 1, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 3, 1987 | Jun 5, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 15, 1987 | Jan 17, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 23, 1986 | Aug 17, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 21, 1986 | Mar 3, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Oct 1, 1986 | Dec 1, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 24, 1986 | Jun 1, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 16, 1986 | Oct 11, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 23, 1986 | Jun 1, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jan 27, 1986 | Jan 28, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 28, 1985 | Jul 29, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 23, 1985 | Sep 12, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 1985 | Oct 24, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 13, 1984 | Nov 27, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 1984 | Jan 14, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 25, 1984 | Dec 14, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +233% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +233% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| .alpha.-BHC | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +150% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Aldrin | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +150% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| .beta.-BHC | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| .alpha.-Endosulfan | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +150% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +150% | Dec 2015 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 02-2017-0002 · Feb 15, 2024
$671,000
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-001 · Sep 24, 2019
$45,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1991-0117 · Jan 28, 1998
$312,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-000 · Dec 6, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-021 · Oct 11, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-017 · Mar 13, 1990
$350,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-020 · Feb 20, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-016 · Jun 1, 1988
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00000511 · Mar 4, 1988
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-012 · Mar 3, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-015 · Sep 8, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-010 · Aug 17, 1987
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1986-0275 · Aug 4, 1987
$6,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-013 · Jun 22, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-011 · Jun 3, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-007 · Apr 1, 1987
$25,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-008 · Jan 15, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-014 · Dec 18, 1986
$11,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-006 · Jul 16, 1986
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD080336241-004 · Oct 28, 1985
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