EPA v. GREYSTONE OF VIRGINIA

Case summary

On May 19, 2026 the Regional Judicial Officer issued a Final Order accepting the Expedited Settlement Agreement to settle RCRA violations and violations of the Virginia Hazardous Waste Management Regulations ( VaHWMR ). Greystone of Virginia is located in Toano, VA and performs chrome plating and anodizing for a variety clients including aerospace, defense, hydraulics, medical, and semiconductors. The compliance issues addressed in the ESA involve the failing to operate a hazardous waste storage facility without a permit or valid exemption to the permitting requirement by failing to mark a container of hazardous waste with the words Hazardous Waste , the date upon which accumulation first began, and the indication of the hazard, failing operate a facility to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water which could threaten human health or the environment, failing to inspect, at least weekly, areas where hazardous waste containers are stored, failing to have required elements in its Contingency Plan, failing to implement a personnel training program for its employees. The respondent has agreed to pay a $10,000 penalty and has returned to compliance with the violations.

Defendants (1)

• GREYSTONE OF VIRGINIANamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• GREYSTONE OF VIRGINIA

  7992 RICHMOND RD, TOANO, VA, 23168

  Registry ID: 110000341648

• GREYSTONE OF VIRGINIA INCORPORATED

  7992 RICHMOND RD, TOANO, VA, 23168

  Registry ID: 110000341648

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GREYSTONE OF VIRGINIAentered 2026-05-19

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $10,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2026-05-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-05-19Final Order Issued
• 2026-05-22Enforcement Action Closed
• 2026-06-03Enforcement Action Data Entered