Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 5 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 $127,708 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4704 NE 22ND ST
DES MOINES, IA 50313
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- POLK County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562112
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jan 23, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $127,708 · last Sep 25, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110005980527
How This Compares
#359
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#164
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
0% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | — |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | +25% |
| 2018 | 7 | +40% |
| 2019 | 6 | -14% |
| 2020 | 6 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | -50% |
| 2022 | 3 | 0% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100% |
| 2024 | 4 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 62 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,881 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 217,575 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 68 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,097 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 68 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 206,273 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,962 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 56 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 130,104 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 891 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 349 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 122 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 404,887 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,063 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 280,982 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 394 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 989 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 136 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 329,954 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 172 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250,718 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 177 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,291 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 275,243 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 119 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 354 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 868 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 174,636 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 55 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1,553 | — | 0 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 136,964 | — | 2 |
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 WICHITA, LLC (URR)
WICHITA, KS
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 101,782 | — | — |
|
METRO WASTE AUTHORITY (MTROWA)
MITCHELLVILLE, IA
|
Ethylene glycol | 80,419 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 21,138 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (VLCRKC)
KANSAS CITY, MO
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 5,275 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (POR)
CATOOSA, OK
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 4,592 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS RECYCLING SVC OF (SH)
HEBRON, OH
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 2,995 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - QUARRY RDF (WMQRRY)
TULSA, OK
|
Ethylene glycol | 138 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (ESL)
EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 68 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC (EL)
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS WICHITA, LLC (URR)
WICHITA, KS
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1,281 | — | — |
|
METRO WASTE AUTHORITY (MTROWA)
MITCHELLVILLE, IA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 294 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 252 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - QUARRY RDF (WMQRRY)
TULSA, OK
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 30 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (POR)
CATOOSA, OK
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 9 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (VLCRKC)
KANSAS CITY, MO
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 4 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (ESL)
EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENV SERVICES INC (KP)
KIMBALL, NE
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
RUMPKE SANITARY LANDFILL INC (RU0099)
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (DOR)
DOLTON, IL
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS WICHITA, LLC (URR)
WICHITA, KS
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 46 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 8 | — | — |
|
METRO WASTE AUTHORITY (MTROWA)
MITCHELLVILLE, IA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 6 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (POR)
CATOOSA, OK
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - QUARRY RDF (WMQRRY)
TULSA, OK
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (VLCRKC)
KANSAS CITY, MO
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 0 | — | — |
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 Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jan 6, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Dec 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 23, 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 8, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 2, 2022 | Apr 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 23, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Mar 9, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 5, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 21, 2021 | Feb 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 22, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Dec 6, 2017 | Dec 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 30, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 7, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 7, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 7, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 7, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 26, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 27, 2008 | Aug 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2001 | Feb 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 7, 1997 | Jan 16, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Sep 20, 1996 | Nov 14, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 15, 1993 | Dec 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 23, 1992 | Dec 11, 1992 | 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 07-2023-0134 · Sep 25, 2023
$95,781
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD981718000-001 · Jan 26, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-7001 · Sep 6, 2000
$184,692
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD981718000-000 · Jan 8, 1997
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