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Clean Air Act
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CONOCOPHILLIPS CO FERNDALE REFINERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 193,742 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 $60,548 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3901 UNICK RD
FERNDALE, WA 98248
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- WHATCOM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 13 · last Aug 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $60,548 · last Sep 4, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000490139
How This Compares
#18
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#718
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
+59% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 153,704 | — |
| 2016 | 190,864 | +24% |
| 2017 | 193,742 | +2% |
| 2018 | 199,788 | +3% |
| 2019 | 2,287 | -99% |
| 2020 | 217,025 | +9389% |
| 2021 | 264,481 | +22% |
| 2022 | 307,813 | +16% |
| 2023 | 221,173 | -28% |
| 2024 | 244,090 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 113,497 | — | 113,497 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 24,322 | 24,322 | — | — | 300 | |
| Ethylene | 15,737 | 15,737 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 15,237 | 15,237 | — | — | 218 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,852 | 14,852 | — | — | 591 | |
| Ammonia | 10,841 | 10,750 | 91 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 9,975 | 9,951 | 24 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 9,910 | 9,910 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 7,720 | 7,720 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,649 | 4,558 | 91 | — | 59 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,627 | 4,627 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,349 | 4,349 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 2,251 | 2,251 | — | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,640 | 1,640 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 1,087 | 1,087 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,059 | 1,059 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 1,051 | 1,051 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 567 | 567 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 231 | 231 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 185 | 185 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 154 | 154 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 44 | 39 | 5 | — | 544 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 19 | 19 | — | — | 15 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | 20 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 120,466 | — | 120,466 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 18,351 | 18,351 | — | — | 2,426 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,688 | 10,688 | — | — | 4,706 | |
| Ethylene | 9,632 | 9,632 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 9,580 | 9,580 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 8,994 | 8,994 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 7,466 | 7,417 | 49 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 6,983 | 6,983 | — | — | 408 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5,948 | 5,784 | 164 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 5,701 | 5,701 | — | — | 530 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,401 | 3,401 | — | — | 599 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,462 | 2,462 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,352 | 2,352 | — | — | 1,612 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,319 | 2,319 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,679 | 498 | 1,181 | — | 98,820 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 974 | 974 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 885 | 885 | — | — | 789 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 598 | 598 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 549 | 549 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 397 | 397 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 365 | 61 | 304 | — | — | |
| Cumene | 339 | 339 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 231 | 231 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 206 | 73 | 133 | — | 36,918 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 200 | 200 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 139 | 139 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 111 | 111 | — | — | 1 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 57 | 57 | — | — | 34,456 | |
| Lead compounds | 40 | 36 | 4 | — | 3,962 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | 73 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 16 | 16 | — | — | 8,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 361 | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | 78 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 157,207 | — | 157,207 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 30,262 | 30,262 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 22,619 | 22,619 | — | — | 1,811 | |
| Propylene | 15,793 | 15,793 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 13,466 | 13,051 | 416 | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13,325 | 13,325 | — | — | 3,895 | |
| Ethylene | 10,171 | 10,171 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 9,311 | 9,264 | 47 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 7,374 | 7,374 | — | — | 355 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 6,417 | 6,417 | — | — | 214 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,971 | 4,971 | — | — | 1,890 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,939 | 3,939 | — | — | 3,121 | |
| Methanol | 2,781 | 2,781 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,668 | 1,668 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1,634 | 1,634 | — | — | 1,557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 1,153 | 1,153 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 997 | 997 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 921 | 921 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 748 | 342 | 406 | — | 47 | |
| Zinc compounds | 728 | 526 | 202 | — | 27,310 | |
| Styrene | 699 | 699 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 498 | 498 | — | — | 278 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 236 | 236 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 201 | 201 | — | — | 304 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 151 | 151 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 145 | 145 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 133 | 82 | 51 | — | 9,946 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 77 | 77 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 67 | 67 | — | — | 21,472 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 61 | 61 | — | — | 62 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 42 | 38 | 4 | — | 229 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 53 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 126,404 | — | 126,404 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 32,857 | 32,857 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 20,766 | 20,766 | — | — | 573 | |
| Ammonia | 11,347 | 11,227 | 120 | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,242 | 11,242 | — | — | 1,170 | |
| Ethylene | 10,978 | 10,978 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 9,708 | 9,708 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 9,060 | 8,999 | 61 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 6,862 | 6,862 | — | — | 280 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 6,643 | 6,643 | — | — | 323 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,328 | 4,328 | — | — | 93 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,483 | 3,483 | — | — | 224 | |
| Methanol | 2,205 | 2,205 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1,218 | 1,218 | — | — | 294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,091 | 1,091 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 980 | 980 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 899 | 899 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 641 | 504 | 137 | — | 32,275 | |
| Phenol | 595 | 64 | 531 | — | — | |
| Cumene | 475 | 475 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 450 | 450 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 179 | 179 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 158 | 158 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 148 | 148 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 131 | 79 | 52 | — | 13,574 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 119 | 119 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 60 | 60 | — | — | 17,616 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 58 | 58 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 41 | 37 | 4 | — | 1,462 | |
| Phenanthrene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 183 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 85 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 97,347 | — | 97,347 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 32,120 | 32,120 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 23,028 | 23,028 | — | — | 202 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,523 | 10,523 | — | — | 360 | |
| Ammonia | 9,370 | 9,315 | 55 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 8,525 | 8,525 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 8,501 | 8,476 | 25 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 6,941 | 6,941 | — | — | 153 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,257 | 4,257 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,477 | 3,477 | — | — | 36 | |
| Propylene | 3,138 | 3,138 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,235 | 2,235 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,375 | 1,375 | — | — | 247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,109 | 1,109 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 1,007 | 1,007 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 939 | 939 | — | — | 610 | |
| Zinc compounds | 594 | 456 | 138 | — | 56,873 | |
| Phenol | 450 | 64 | 386 | — | — | |
| Cumene | 449 | 449 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 415 | 415 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 338 | 338 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 185 | 185 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 161 | 161 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 147 | 147 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 124 | 124 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 95 | 72 | 23 | — | 21,485 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 57 | 57 | — | — | 238 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 38 | 38 | — | — | 465 | |
| Lead compounds | 37 | 35 | 2 | — | 110 | |
| Ethylene | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 87 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,069 | 1,069 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 618 | 618 | — | — | 282 | |
| Styrene | 412 | 412 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 186 | 186 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 26 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 65,210 | — | 65,210 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 38,045 | 38,045 | — | — | 722 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,499 | 16,499 | — | — | 1,033 | |
| Ammonia | 16,475 | 16,398 | 77 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 11,832 | 11,832 | — | — | 1,296 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,592 | 11,515 | 77 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 7,595 | 7,595 | — | — | 3 | |
| Cyclohexane | 6,324 | 6,324 | — | — | 69 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,095 | 6,095 | — | — | 179 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,667 | 4,667 | — | — | 147 | |
| Propylene | 4,183 | 4,183 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,351 | 2,351 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 2,189 | 2,189 | — | — | 768 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 1,514 | 1,514 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,023 | 1,023 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 941 | 941 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 842 | 842 | — | — | 57 | |
| Cumene | 488 | 488 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 392 | 81 | 311 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 303 | 303 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 252 | 252 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 186 | 186 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 155 | 155 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 150 | 150 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 142 | 142 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 117 | 73 | 44 | — | 21,565 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 114 | 114 | — | — | 79 | |
| Phenanthrene | 46 | 46 | — | — | 566 | |
| Lead compounds | 37 | 35 | 2 | — | 1,083 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 94 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 71,165 | — | 71,165 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 27,491 | 27,491 | — | — | 345 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 22,878 | 22,878 | — | — | 511 | |
| Benzene | 13,013 | 13,013 | — | — | 1,233 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,307 | 11,266 | 41 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 10,310 | 10,310 | — | — | 3 | |
| Ammonia | 9,574 | 8,959 | 615 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 5,382 | 5,382 | — | — | 160 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,857 | 4,857 | — | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,899 | 3,899 | — | — | 7 | |
| Propylene | 3,341 | 3,341 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 2,612 | 2,612 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,130 | 2,130 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,332 | 476 | 856 | — | 5,493 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,201 | 1,201 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 832 | 832 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 470 | 390 | 80 | — | — | |
| Cumene | 307 | 307 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 222 | 222 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 214 | 214 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 198 | 198 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 177 | 177 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 164 | 84 | 80 | — | 20,709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 152 | 152 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 142 | 142 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 124 | 124 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 123 | 123 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 41 | 36 | 5 | — | 709 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 7 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 73,601 | — | 73,601 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 24,181 | 24,181 | — | — | 557 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 20,431 | 20,431 | — | — | 1,219 | |
| Ammonia | 15,492 | 15,233 | 259 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 11,700 | 11,700 | — | — | 4 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,357 | 11,263 | 94 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 9,684 | 9,684 | — | — | 197 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 5,543 | 5,543 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,251 | 4,251 | — | — | 466 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,705 | 3,705 | — | — | 1,967 | |
| Propylene | 3,199 | 3,199 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,337 | 2,337 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,046 | 1,046 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,002 | 1,002 | — | — | 1,172 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 965 | 527 | 438 | — | 4,965 | |
| Phenol | 451 | 347 | 104 | — | — | |
| Cumene | 307 | 307 | — | — | 195 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 251 | 251 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 221 | 221 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 188 | 81 | 107 | — | 21,641 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 180 | 180 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 163 | 163 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 153 | 153 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 116 | 116 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 98 | 98 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 94 | 94 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 36 | 34 | 2 | — | 2,383 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 7 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 40,044 | — | 40,044 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 23,574 | 23,574 | — | — | 595 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 19,938 | 19,938 | — | — | 1,217 | |
| Ammonia | 12,685 | 12,560 | 125 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 11,836 | 11,836 | — | — | 4 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,335 | 11,226 | 109 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 9,675 | 9,675 | — | — | 45 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 5,638 | 5,638 | — | — | 289 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,111 | 4,111 | — | — | 109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,812 | 3,812 | — | — | 6 | |
| Propylene | 3,141 | 3,141 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,258 | 2,258 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,137 | 545 | 592 | — | 7,162 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,114 | 1,114 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,007 | 1,007 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 561 | 367 | 194 | — | — | |
| Cumene | 310 | 310 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 258 | 258 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 220 | 220 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 179 | 179 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 173 | 173 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 147 | 147 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 125 | 84 | 41 | — | 26,845 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 116 | 116 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 97 | 97 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 94 | 94 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 39 | 36 | 3 | — | 1,578 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 89 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | 2,312 |
| Naphthalene | — | 33 | — | 1,002 |
| Benzene | — | 22 | — | 12,044 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 25 | — | 2,573 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 921 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 1,590 |
| Mercury compounds | — | 11 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 9 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 25 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 59 | — | 49 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | 81 | — | 23,494 |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | 87,093 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 152 | — | 17,866 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 18,505 |
| Cumene | — | 3 | — | — |
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 981 |
| Phenanthrene | — | 15 | — | — |
| Propylene | — | — | — | 10,062 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Naphthalene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
PRINCETON
|
Naphthalene | — | 33 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CLACKAMAS, OR
|
Toluene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Toluene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | 160 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 58 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Toluene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
PRINCETON
|
Toluene | — | 79 | — | — |
|
SABIN METAL WEST CORPORATION
WILLISTON, ND
|
Toluene | — | 2 | — | — |
|
ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
PRINCETON
|
Phenanthrene | — | 15 | — | — |
|
ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
PRINCETON
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CLACKAMAS, OR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
PRINCETON
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 58 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CLACKAMAS, OR
|
Benzene | — | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Benzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Benzene | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Benzene | — | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
PRINCETON
|
Benzene | — | 17 | — | — |
|
SABIN METAL WEST CORPORATION
WILLISTON, ND
|
Benzene | — | 5 | — | — |
|
PACIFIC COAST CARBON
RIDGEFIELD, WA
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CLACKAMAS, OR
|
Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 320 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 115 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
|
COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
PRINCETON
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 152 | — | — |
|
SABIN METAL WEST CORPORATION
WILLISTON, ND
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 2 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CLACKAMAS, OR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
PRINCETON
|
Cumene | — | 3 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 58 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 160 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Ethylbenzene | 6 | — | — | — |
|
SABIN METAL WEST CORPORATION
WILLISTON, ND
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CLACKAMAS, OR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
PRINCETON
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 25 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Lead compounds | 509 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
PRINCETON
|
Lead compounds | — | 9 | — | — |
|
PACIFIC COAST CARBON
RIDGEFIELD, WA
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CLACKAMAS, OR
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
WM OF WA INC MEDICAL LAKE
MEDICAL LAKE, WA
|
Lead compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Lead compounds | 19 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Mercury compounds | — | 9 | — | — |
|
COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
PRINCETON
|
Mercury compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CLACKAMAS, OR
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
WM OF WA INC MEDICAL LAKE
MEDICAL LAKE, WA
|
Mercury compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 22, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 22, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 22, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 22, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 22, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 7, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 1, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 3, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 22, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 13, 2018 | Mar 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 13, 2018 | Mar 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 5, 2015 | Aug 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 26, 2011 | Jun 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 2011 | Jun 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 26, 2011 | Jun 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 2011 | Jun 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 4, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 4, 2006 | Sep 11, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 4, 2006 | Sep 11, 2006 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +4% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 601.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +201% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +36% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 216.88 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +8% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Duration | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.33 d | 0.31 | +325% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,011.40 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +906% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +89% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 363.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +82% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +9% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 329.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +65% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +31% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +26% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.98 kg/d | 0.91 | +8% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +53% | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604262651 · Feb 14, 2025
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604127043 · Sep 4, 2024
$17,348
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604189638 · Jul 31, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604127042 · May 30, 2024
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WA-792635 · Apr 22, 2024
$4,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603948349 · Mar 7, 2024
$27,200
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603672157 · Jul 24, 2023
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case WA-791464 · Mar 27, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603346854 · Sep 7, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603253374 · May 24, 2022
$12,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602974890 · Dec 9, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602308199 · Oct 8, 2020
$4,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602265467 · Aug 21, 2020
$2,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602283159 · Aug 21, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602265466 · Apr 27, 2020
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case WA-788712 · Apr 9, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601900707 · Jun 5, 2019
$2,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601900705 · Apr 29, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601697061 · Nov 28, 2018
$3,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601665431 · Oct 22, 2018
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