Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CLEAN HARBORS COLFAX LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 56,251 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 $295,974 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3763 HIGHWAY 471
COLFAX, LA 71417
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- GRANT County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562211
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $295,974 · last Sep 19, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000911210
How This Compares
#101
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#34
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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 (2015–2023)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 63,508 | — |
| 2016 | 27,761 | -56% |
| 2017 | 56,251 | +103% |
| 2018 | 31,209 | -45% |
| 2019 | 20,963 | -33% |
| 2020 | 88,108 | +320% |
| 2021 | 10,074 | -89% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100% |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 363 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 602 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 10,074 | — | — | 10,074 | 723 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 46,111 | — | — | 46,111 | 364 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 15,940 | — | — | 15,940 | — | |
| Copper | 15,710 | — | — | 15,710 | 1 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10,348 | — | — | 10,348 | 1 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 20,963 | — | — | 20,963 | 8 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 10,456 | — | — | 10,456 | — | |
| Copper | 10,456 | — | — | 10,456 | 0 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 10,297 | — | — | 10,297 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 39,403 | — | — | 39,403 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 15,237 | — | — | 15,237 | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,599 | — | — | 1,599 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | — | — | 12 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 25,843 | — | — | 25,843 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,855 | — | — | 1,855 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 62 | — | — | 62 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 24,858 | — | — | 24,858 | — | |
| Lead | 22,529 | — | — | 22,529 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 11,392 | — | — | 11,392 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,656 | — | — | 4,656 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 73 | — | — | 73 | — |
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 |
|---|
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 BATON ROUGE LLC
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS BATON ROUGE LLC
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Copper | 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 | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Sep 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 12, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Sep 12, 2023 | Apr 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 18, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 18, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 18, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Aug 17, 2021 | Sep 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 30, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Sep 12, 2019 | Mar 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 3, 2019 | Mar 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 3, 2019 | Mar 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Feb 26, 2018 | Mar 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 11, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 11, 2016 | Nov 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 11, 2016 | Nov 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 11, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Oct 19, 2016 | Mar 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Oct 10, 2016 | Mar 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Oct 10, 2016 | Mar 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 10, 2016 | Mar 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Implement SPCC Plan | Oct 10, 2016 | Mar 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Oct 10, 2016 | Mar 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Miscellaneous Units | Jul 25, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 25, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Treatment Standards | Jul 25, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jul 25, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jul 25, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 31, 2016 | Mar 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 8, 1990 | Jun 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 8, 1990 | Jun 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 8, 1990 | Jun 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 8, 1990 | Jun 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 13, 1988 | Jul 19, 1988 | 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.
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD981055791-280 · May 8, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2023-0956 · Sep 19, 2023
$7,500
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD981055791-264 · Oct 25, 2022
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAMM200082 · Mar 8, 2022
$166,628
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-MMCN1901210 · Dec 27, 2019
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-MMP1800537 · Nov 19, 2018
$145,992
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD981055791-165 · Nov 19, 2018
$883,666
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD981055791-084 · Nov 13, 2018
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-MMCN1800108 · Mar 23, 2018
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-MMCN1601015 · Oct 27, 2016
FACILITY APPEALED
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD981055791-006 · Apr 19, 1990
$9,650
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD981055791-002 · Apr 19, 1990
$9,650
FINAL PENALTY SETTLEMENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD981055791-001 · Jun 29, 1988
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