VALERO LEXINGTON TERMINAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,104 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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1750 OLD FRANKFORT PIKE
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
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- FAYETTE County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424710
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 26, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000882625
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 550 | 543 | 7 | — | 63 | |
| Toluene | 313 | 313 | 0 | — | 234 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 102 | 102 | 0 | — | 214 | |
| Benzene | 89 | 89 | 0 | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 20 | 12 | 8 | — | 76 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 20 | 20 | 0 | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | 26 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | — | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 70 | 6 |
| Benzene | — | — | 51 | 4 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 198 | 16 |
| Toluene | — | — | 217 | 18 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 24 | 2 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 9 | 1 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 58 | 5 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 36 | 3 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzene | — | — | 51 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 4 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 9 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 36 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 24 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 70 | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 6 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 1 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 198 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 16 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 5 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 58 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | 217 | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 18 |
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: General | Apr 23, 2019 | May 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 23, 2019 | May 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 4, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 4, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 4, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 4, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 2014 | Jan 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 14, 2014 | Feb 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 2, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 12, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 23, 2010 | Jan 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 23, 2010 | Jan 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 20, 1995 | Mar 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 1994 | Apr 4, 1994 | 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 | 16.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +9% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +63% | Mar 2021 | 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.