Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 3 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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6617 PLEASANT RIDGE RD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
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- KNOX County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Oct 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 10, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000702080
How This Compares
#492
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#183
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
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 3 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | -100% |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | -100% |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 32 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,181 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 32,839 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 305 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,270 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 341 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 11 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 342 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 840 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 115 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 65,931 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 890 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 394 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 124 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 200 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,453 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 543 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 128,048 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,454 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 200 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,287 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 651 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 177 |
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 | — | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 30,517 | 515 | 1,808 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 946 | 117 | 119 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SYNERGY RECYCLING LLC (SYQ)
WOODBINE, GA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 499 | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC (UNIVLAG)
LAGRANGE, GA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 249 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC (CG)
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN / FIRST RECOVERY (CHO)
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 117 | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL - OIL (UNIVSWGA
PEACHTREE CITY, GA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 55 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (LRO)
LITTLE ROCK, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 54 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVCES INC (NPA)
SANFORD, NC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 14 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES INC (NO2197)
SANFORD, NC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
SYNERGY RECYCLING LLC (SYQ)
WOODBINE, GA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 13 | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC (UNIVLAG)
LAGRANGE, GA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 7 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN / FIRST RECOVERY (CHO)
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 3 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC (CG)
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL - OIL (UNIVSWGA
PEACHTREE CITY, GA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 2 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (LRO)
LITTLE ROCK, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVCES INC (NPA)
SANFORD, NC
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES INC (NO2197)
SANFORD, NC
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 0 | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC (UNIVLAG)
LAGRANGE, GA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 11,215 | — | — |
|
SYNERGY RECYCLING LLC (SYQ)
WOODBINE, GA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 9,580 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN / FIRST RECOVERY (CHO)
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 6,744 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC (CG)
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 1,808 |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVCES INC (NPA)
SANFORD, NC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 1,376 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. (LRO)
LITTLE ROCK, AR
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 873 | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL - OIL (UNIVSWGA
PEACHTREE CITY, GA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 729 | — | — |
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 | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Oct 22, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 22, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 22, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 3, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Oct 27, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 29, 2020 | Oct 29, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 2019 | Aug 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Feb 14, 2019 | Aug 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Transporter and Transfer Facilities | Mar 7, 2018 | Mar 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 24, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 22, 2012 | Sep 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Dec 7, 1995 | Feb 18, 1997 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND987777695-001 · Nov 17, 2022
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND987777695-002 · Aug 10, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2020-2114 · Aug 10, 2020
$13,500
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND987777695-125 · Apr 10, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND987777695-120 · Apr 9, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-7001 · Sep 6, 2000
$184,692
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND987777695-094 · Dec 30, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND987777695-467 · Dec 20, 1995
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