SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS
Quick Summary
- •Released 33 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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50-A BRIGHAM ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752
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- MIDDLESEX County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562112
- Inspections
- 10 · last Sep 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 27, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000613952
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 12 | — |
| 2016 | 42 | +250% |
| 2017 | 33 | -21% |
| 2018 | 35 | +6% |
| 2019 | 46 | +31% |
| 2020 | 23 | -50% |
| 2021 | 4 | -83% |
| 2022 | 3 | -25% |
| 2023 | 4 | +33% |
| 2024 | 3 | -25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 71 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,167 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 208,515 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,437 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 90 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 235,036 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,521 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 95 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 191,004 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 122 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,950 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 103,013 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,325 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 475 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,453 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1,486,968 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,310 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,654 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 592 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 46 | 46 | — | — | 2,907,368 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,455 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,731 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 612 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 35 | 35 | — | — | 2,216,765 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 732 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,328 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2,073 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 28,164 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 33 | 33 | — | — | 2,099,750 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2,233 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 30,425 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 791 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,756 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 42 | 42 | — | — | 2,676,460 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,017 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 415 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 789,995 |
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 | — | 69 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 203,618 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1,126 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 65 | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT - QUARRY RDF (WMQRRY)
TULSA, OK
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN CANADA, INC. (BRE)
BRESLAU
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 2 | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS ENV SERVICES INC (RU
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 2 | — | — |
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MURPHY'S WASTE OIL SERVICE INC (MU
WOBURN, MA
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 1 | — | — |
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CYN OIL CORPORATION (SOF)
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 0 | — | — |
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SENECA MEADOWS INC (SE0779)
WATERLOO, NY
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 194,095 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENV SERVICES INC (RU
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 4,784 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN CANADA, INC. (BRE)
BRESLAU
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 4,264 | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT - QUARRY RDF (WMQRRY)
TULSA, OK
|
Ethylene glycol | 4,035 | — | — | — |
|
MURPHY'S WASTE OIL SERVICE INC (MU
WOBURN, MA
|
Ethylene glycol | 861 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS RECYCLING SVC OF (SH)
HEBRON, OH
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 342 | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (POR)
CATOOSA, OK
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Ethylene glycol | — | 38 | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1,063 | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT - QUARRY RDF (WMQRRY)
TULSA, OK
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 25 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN CANADA, INC. (BRE)
BRESLAU
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 24 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENV SERVICES INC (RU
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 23 | — | — |
|
MURPHY'S WASTE OIL SERVICE INC (MU
WOBURN, MA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 13 | — | — |
|
SENECA MEADOWS INC (SE0779)
WATERLOO, NY
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 12 | — | — | — |
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CYN OIL CORPORATION (SOF)
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
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BFI - NIAGARA LANDFILL INC (BFINIA)
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (POR)
CATOOSA, OK
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 16, 2016 | Jul 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | May 16, 2016 | Jul 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 16, 2016 | Jul 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Nov 9, 2010 | Mar 31, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 30, 2004 | Nov 17, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 30, 2004 | Nov 17, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 16, 2003 | Jun 4, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | May 2, 2002 | Aug 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 2000 | Aug 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Apr 14, 1999 | May 25, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Jan 5, 1995 | Mar 23, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 5, 1995 | Mar 23, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 25, 1994 | Feb 21, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 25, 1994 | Feb 21, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 27, 1991 | Mar 18, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 7, 1991 | Oct 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 7, 1991 | Oct 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 7, 1991 | May 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 7, 1990 | May 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 13, 1990 | May 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 28, 1990 | Sep 13, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 13, 1989 | Jul 24, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 15, 1987 | Feb 3, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 4, 1987 | Aug 4, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 25, 1986 | Jun 4, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 6, 1985 | Feb 21, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 12, 1985 | Oct 2, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +18% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand [COD] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 200.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +67% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +36% | Mar 2016 | Resolved |
| Ammonia, unionized | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.08 mg/L | 2.14 | +91% | Mar 2016 | Resolved |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +140% | Mar 2016 | Resolved |
| Magnesium, total [as Mg] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.65 mg/L | 0.06 | +2,478% | Mar 2016 | 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.