EPA v. W.R. Recycling, Inc. (SB)

Case summary

The action is to address the company’s failure to make hazardous waste determinations, obtain a permit for hazardous waste disposal, minimize waste releases to air and soil, ensure proper treatment/disposal of used oil shipped offsite, and properly manage used oil onsite at the facility, based on inspections in 2009, 2011 and 2012. Relief will include conducting hazardous waste identifications, properly collecting and managing all potential RCRA-regulated waste, ensuring delivery of the waste to proper authorized recyclers or treatment/disposal facilities, installing impervious surfaces on which to conduct waste management operations, and investigating and cleaning prior releases.

Defendants (1)

• W.R. Recycling, Inc. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• W & R RECYCLING

  PR 103 KM 2.3 BARRIO BAJURUS, CABO ROJO, PR, 00623

  Registry ID: 110039558895

• W & R RECYCLING

  PR 103 KM 2.3, CABO ROJO, PR, 00623

  Registry ID: 110039558895

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
• RCRA 3014 — Restrictions on Recycled Oil
• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• W.R. Recycling, Inc. (SB)entered 2014-06-11

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $28,735 · SEP: $133,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-06-11Enforcement Action Closed
• 2014-06-11Final Order Issued