TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SAFETY-KLEEN SYS (409001)
Quick Summary
- •Released 1 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $35,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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550 BLUESKY PKY.
LEXINGTON, KY 40509
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- FAYETTE County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562112
- Inspections
- 60 · last Mar 10, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $35,000 · last Oct 21, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000379377
How This Compares
#372
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#196
of 224 TRI reporters in Administrative and Support and Waste Management
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2020)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 1 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | -100% |
| 2019 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 112 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 815 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 321 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 73,810 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 67,400 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 562 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,431 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 197 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 114 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 832 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 78,240 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 207 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 185 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,345 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1,431 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 562 | — | — |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 197 | — | — |
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. (LRO)
LITTLE ROCK, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 1 | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (LRO)
LITTLE ROCK, AR
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 838 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (VLCRWV)
HUNTINGTON, WV
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 73 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 751 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (LRO)
LITTLE ROCK, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 8 | — | — |
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VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (VLCRWV)
HUNTINGTON, WV
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 10 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 103 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (EAS)
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 77,402 | — | — |
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: Tank Systems | Aug 31, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 6, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 14, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Apr 14, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 14, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 14, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Nov 5, 2015 | Nov 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 5, 2015 | Nov 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | May 6, 2015 | May 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 6, 2015 | May 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 2013 | Mar 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 28, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 18, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 24, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2010 | Jun 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 2, 2008 | Jul 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 11, 2006 | Oct 25, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 12, 2006 | Apr 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 15, 2005 | Feb 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 14, 2000 | Jan 3, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Nov 25, 1997 | Jan 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 25, 1997 | Jan 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Nov 27, 1995 | Dec 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 27, 1995 | Dec 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 1995 | Nov 10, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 1994 | Jun 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 1994 | Jul 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 1994 | Jul 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 4, 1994 | Mar 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 4, 1994 | Mar 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 1993 | Jun 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 15, 1993 | May 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 14, 1992 | Jan 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 28, 1992 | Jan 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 3, 1992 | Feb 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 2, 1992 | Apr 2, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Dec 20, 1991 | Dec 20, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 9, 1991 | Jun 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Sep 9, 1991 | Sep 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 9, 1991 | Sep 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 9, 1991 | Jan 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 9, 1991 | Oct 30, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 9, 1991 | Dec 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 9, 1991 | Sep 9, 1991 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 180.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +500% | Oct 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 180.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +200% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +267% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +83% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +267% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +83% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +52% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +203% | Mar 2015 | 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.
REFERRAL TO ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981027469-002 · Oct 21, 2021
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981027469-003 · Oct 21, 2021
$35,000
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE (ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE HELD WITH FACILITY)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981027469-001 · Oct 21, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-7001 · Sep 6, 2000
$184,692
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981027469-000 · Mar 18, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981027469-007 · Mar 13, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981027469-009 · Nov 30, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981027469-006 · Oct 26, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981027469-004 · Sep 18, 1987
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