US ECOLOGY (FORMERLY DYNECOL 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6520 GEORGIA ST
DETROIT, MI 48211
View on map ↗ - County
- WAYNE County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562211
- Inspections
- 10 · last Jan 22, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 20, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000406668
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
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 | 5 | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100% |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 562 | — |
| 2021 | 409 | -27% |
| 2022 | 384 | -6% |
| 2023 | 242 | -37% |
| 2024 | 615 | +154% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 20,895 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 126 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,926 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 12,969 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 154,235 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 17,740 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 17,802 | |
| Zinc compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | 687,257 | |
| Nitric acid | 99 | 99 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 16 | 16 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 120,166 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 14,314 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,711 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 32,992 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 20,177 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 16,161 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 147 | 147 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 95 | 95 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,850 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 133,867 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 8,332 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 53,125 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 44,071 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 20,435 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 345 | 345 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 39 | 39 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,119 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 108,997 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 92,868 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 30,262 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 375 | 375 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 34 | 34 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,321 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 141,006 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 140,721 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 51,362 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 197,909 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 505 | 505 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 57 | 57 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,593 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 178,032 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 310,214 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,280 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 122,022 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 212,713 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 72,449 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 121,385 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 37,994 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 92,839 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 82,383 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 250,598 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 34,639 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,967 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 173,768 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,075 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 177,028 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 306,946 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 369 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | 19,040 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 287,463 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 211,282 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 125,764 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,157 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 70,451 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,862 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 64,666 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 194,379 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 86,481 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 448,942 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,893 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 256,886 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 103,276 | |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | 20,763 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 25,728 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 142,930 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 126,794 |
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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CARLETON FARMS LANDFILL
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MI
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Copper | 17,233 | — | — | — |
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MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Copper | 442 | — | — | — |
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WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Copper | 126 | — | — | — |
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CARLETON FARMS LANDFILL
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MI
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Nickel compounds | 18,321 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Nickel compounds | 1,995 | — | — | — |
|
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Nickel compounds | 569 | — | — | — |
|
CARLETON FARMS LANDFILL
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MI
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — |
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MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — |
|
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — |
|
CARLETON FARMS LANDFILL
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MI
|
Manganese | 17,233 | — | — | — |
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MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Manganese | 392 | — | — | — |
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WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Manganese | 112 | — | — | — |
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CARLETON FARMS LANDFILL
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,258 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,886 | — | — | — |
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WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 824 | — | — | — |
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CARLETON FARMS LANDFILL
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MI
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Mercury | — | — | — | — |
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MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Mercury | 98 | — | — | — |
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WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Mercury | 28 | — | — | — |
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CARLETON FARMS LANDFILL
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MI
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Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12,039 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 7,538 |
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WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,151 | — | — | — |
|
CARLETON FARMS LANDFILL
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MI
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | — |
|
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | — |
|
CARLETON FARMS LANDFILL
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MI
|
Lead compounds | 1,434 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 921 | — | — | — |
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WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 569 | — | — | — |
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CARLETON FARMS LANDFILL
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 682,735 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 3,508 | — | — | — |
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WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Zinc compounds | 1,001 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 3 | GLWA WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, DETROIT |
| Lead compounds | 2 | GLWA WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, DETROIT |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 132,507 | GLWA WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, DETROIT |
| Zinc compounds | 13 | GLWA WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, DETROIT |
| Copper | 1 | GLWA WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, DETROIT |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | GLWA WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, DETROIT |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | GLWA WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, DETROIT |
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 Permit Conditions | Jan 22, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Jul 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 19, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 19, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Oct 14, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 26, 2022 | Oct 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 26, 2022 | Oct 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 26, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 16, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 24, 2021 | Nov 24, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 29, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 25, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 25, 2021 | Jul 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | May 25, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 29, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 29, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 29, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 20, 2018 | Apr 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 20, 2018 | Apr 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 18, 2017 | Aug 28, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 18, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 18, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jul 18, 2017 | Aug 28, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 18, 2017 | Aug 28, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jun 26, 2017 | Aug 28, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 26, 2017 | Jun 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 16, 2017 | May 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 6, 2015 | Sep 8, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 22, 2014 | Jan 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jun 27, 2014 | Jun 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Mar 24, 2014 | Apr 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Mar 27, 2013 | Apr 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Feb 28, 2013 | May 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Feb 28, 2013 | May 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Dec 28, 2012 | Aug 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 15, 2012 | Aug 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 7, 2012 | Jun 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 4, 2011 | Aug 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Aug 4, 2011 | Aug 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jun 9, 2010 | Aug 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 9, 2010 | Aug 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 9, 2010 | Aug 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 9, 2010 | Aug 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 3, 2009 | Dec 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Aug 20, 2009 | Mar 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 5, 2008 | Sep 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Sep 5, 2008 | Sep 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 30, 2008 | May 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Feb 20, 2008 | Jun 26, 2008 | 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.