QUALITEK INC DBA WESTAK
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,763 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.
- Address
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1274 FORGEWOOD AVENUE
SUNNYVALE, CA 94086
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- SANTA CLARA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334412
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jun 4, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000482647
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
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,940 | — |
| 2016 | 3,109 | +60% |
| 2017 | 1,763 | -43% |
| 2018 | 2,256 | +28% |
| 2019 | 2,418 | +7% |
| 2020 | 1,154 | -52% |
| 2021 | 2,316 | +101% |
| 2022 | 1,227 | -47% |
| 2023 | 1,234 | +1% |
| 2024 | 1,215 | -2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 26,234 | |
| Ammonia | 1,215 | 1,215 | — | — | 40,527 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 25,881 | |
| Ammonia | 1,234 | 1,234 | — | — | 41,317 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 26,611 | |
| Ammonia | 1,227 | 1,227 | — | — | 45,020 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 26,068 | |
| Ammonia | 2,316 | 2,316 | — | — | 69,350 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 26,969 | |
| Ammonia | 1,154 | 1,154 | — | — | 39,831 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 33,282 | |
| Ammonia | 2,418 | 2,418 | — | — | 79,590 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 29,990 | |
| Ammonia | 2,256 | 2,256 | — | — | 81,253 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 31,256 | |
| Ammonia | 1,763 | 1,763 | — | — | 70,593 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 629 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 35,810 | |
| Ammonia | 3,109 | 3,109 | — | — | 96,218 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 597 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 31,279 | |
| Ammonia | 1,940 | 1,940 | — | — | 63,301 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 24,268 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | 15,213 | — | 15,188 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHIBRO-TECH INC
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
|
Ammonia | — | 15,213 | — | — |
|
J&B REFINING INC. DBA J&B ENTERPRISES
SANTA CLARA, CA
|
Copper compounds | — | 32 | — | — |
|
PHIBRO-TECH INC
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
|
Copper compounds | — | 12,484 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Copper compounds | 90 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES COMPANY
TOLLESON, AZ
|
Copper compounds | — | 11,741 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 604 | SUNNYVALE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, SUNNYVALE |
| Ammonia | 25,314 | SUNNYVALE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, SUNNYVALE |
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 | Mar 10, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 10, 2024 | Jul 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 2024 | Jul 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 2021 | Aug 18, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2020 | Oct 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2020 | Oct 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 23, 2014 | Jan 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 2008 | Jun 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 2007 | Apr 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 2006 | Mar 20, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 16, 2005 | Mar 16, 2005 | 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.