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STERICYCLE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS - TACOMA FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $3,719 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1701 E ALEXANDER AVE
TACOMA, WA 98421
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- PIERCE County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562211
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jul 29, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $3,719 · last Oct 7, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110014328245
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 (2015–2024)
-98% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | — |
| 2016 | 5 | -50% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100% |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 392 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | -100% |
| 2022 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 0 | +167% |
| 2024 | 0 | +175% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 153,614 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,110 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 12,811 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 3,114 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 10,170 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 143,966 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 35,585 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | — | 0 | — | 236 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 154,841 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 31,915 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 2,793 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | — | 0 | — | 25 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 50,259 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | — | — | — | — | 40,171 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 32,867 | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 60,574 | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | 60,696 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 32,279 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 270,005 | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | 652,288 | |
| 4,4'-Methylenedianiline | — | — | — | — | 22,351 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrafluoroethylene | — | — | — | — | 24,911 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | 104,038 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 21,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 23,308 | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 19,177 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 515,180 | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | — | — | — | — | 21,303 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 1,493,973 | |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | — | — | — | — | 91,791 | |
| Copper | 322 | — | 322 | — | 114,192 | |
| Lead | 70 | — | 70 | — | 46,890 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | — | 0 | — | 576 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 162,378 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 43,221 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 94,030 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 47,163 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 92 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 49 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 280,000 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,679 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 487,944 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 180,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | 1 | — | 2,226 |
| Lead | — | 10,071 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Nitric acid | 153,613 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Nitric acid | — | 1 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Lead | 1,112 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Lead | — | 211 | — | — |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC KENT
KENT, WA
|
Lead | — | 3,597 | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Lead | — | 2,550 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Lead | 1,627 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Lead | — | 1,404 | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Lead | — | 7 | — | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
|
Lead | — | 911 | — | — |
|
METECH RECYCLING INC
GILROY, CA
|
Lead | — | 901 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Lead | — | 490 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Lead compounds | 1,013 | — | — | — |
|
AERC RECYCLING SOLUTIONS
ALLENTOWN, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Lead compounds | 92 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | TACOMA CENTRAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, TACOMA |
| Lead | 0 | TACOMA CENTRAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, TACOMA |
| Lead compounds | 0 | TACOMA CENTRAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, TACOMA |
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 | Jul 29, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 21, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 11, 2019 | Dec 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 17, 2019 | Dec 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 27, 2018 | May 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 6, 2018 | Nov 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 25, 2018 | Mar 21, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 8, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 16, 2018 | May 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 28, 2018 | Nov 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 13, 2017 | Dec 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Oct 18, 2017 | Nov 3, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Oct 4, 2017 | Oct 4, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 9, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 19, 2017 | Oct 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 18, 2017 | May 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 5, 2016 | May 3, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 5, 2016 | May 3, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 5, 2016 | May 3, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 6, 2016 | Feb 2, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Dec 9, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Dec 3, 2015 | Dec 3, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Oct 30, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 2, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 10, 2015 | Apr 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 17, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 17, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Jun 18, 2014 | Nov 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 18, 2014 | Jan 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 7, 2013 | Feb 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 9, 2013 | Dec 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 9, 2013 | Feb 24, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | May 17, 2013 | Jul 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 24, 2012 | Jan 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 21, 2010 | Jul 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Mar 30, 2009 | Apr 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 23, 2008 | Apr 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 28, 2007 | Oct 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 18, 2006 | Feb 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 11, 2005 | May 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 2005 | Jun 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 9, 2004 | Jul 22, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | May 21, 2003 | Jul 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 21, 2003 | Jul 18, 2003 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2023-0033 · Jun 27, 2023
$3,719
Immediate action letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD020257945-001 · Dec 12, 2018
$150,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2019-0013 · Dec 12, 2018
$150,000
FINAL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD020257945-002 · Feb 12, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1999-0001 · Jan 18, 2000
$60,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD988477147-1 · Oct 7, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD020257945-000 · Aug 20, 1992
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1999-0104 · Feb 18, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD020257945-008 · Apr 25, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD020257945-005 · Apr 13, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD020257945-006 · Mar 3, 1989
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