EPA v. BLUE ORIGIN, LLC

Case summary

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 - CONSENT AGREEMENT On April 9, 2025, the EPA and FDEP conducted a compliance evaluation inspection at Respondent's Facility. Following the CEI, EPA inspector requested via email that Respondent submit copies of certain of Respondent's records to the EPA in order to evaluate Respondent's compliance with the Act and the State's authorized hazardous waste program. On April 22, 2025, Respondent submitted the requested records to the EPA. Inspectors observed approximately four containers in Building A holding reusable solvent-contaminated wipes that were labeled Excluded Solvent & Oily Rags Only instead of Excluded Solvent-Contaminated Wipes. Inspectors observed that Respondent may have not made a waste determination on the following hazardous waste streams at various locations: a. Disposable solvent-contaminated rags with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and other disposable solvent-contaminated rags generated at multiple locations throughout the Facility; b. One 55-gallon container of waste material labeled Tool Fusion mixed Solid Debris ; c. At least 2 containers of expired Loctite; d. One 10-gallon container labeled wet resin ; e. Waste adhesives and adhesive tubes; f. One 5-gallon container of waste material labeled as both hazardous waste and as used oil debris ; g. At least 4 containers of unknown unlabeled waste material of various sizes; and h. Used spray booth filters generated by at least 2 different painting operations at the Facility. Inspectors observed that Respondent was accumulating containers of hazardous waste generated in a lab and a work hub in which were not at or near the points of generation, or under the control of the operators of the processes generating the wastes. Inspectors observed one open 5-gallon container of hazardous waste Alodine soaked rags in one of the SAAs in. Inspectors observed the following containers holding hazardous waste to be open: a. One container of IPA disposable solvent-contaminated wipes and personal protective equipment (PPE). b. One cubic yard box of hazardous waste in the CAA. Inspectors observed one container of hazardous waste IPA solvent-contaminated disposable wipes and PPE in Building A that was not marked or labeled with the words Hazardous Waste. Inspectors observed the following containers of hazardous waste that did not have an indication of the hazards of the contents: a. One container of IPA disposable solvent-contaminated wipes and PPE; and b. One cubic yard box of hazardous waste in the CAA. Inspectors observed one cubic yard box of hazardous waste in the CAA that was not marked with the date upon which accumulation began. Inspectors observed two rows of containers and debris against the side of Bay 3 in the aisle space of the CAA that prevented the unobstructed movement of personnel to the area. Following the review of additional information received on April 22, 2025, the inspectors observed that the QRG did not include a map of the Facility showing each location where hazardous wastes are generated, accumulated and treated and routes for accessing these wastes. inspectors observed one open container holding universal waste lamps in the CAA that was not labeled or marked with one of the following phrases: Universal Waste-Lamp(s), or Waste Lamp(s), or Used Lamp(s). Inspectors observed one open, unlabeled and undated container of universal waste lamps in the CAA. The length of time that the universal waste had been accumulated was not demonstrated. Inspectors observed that one 10-gallon container of used oil in the Used Oil Storage area of the CAA had not been clearly marked or labeled Used Oil. Respondent consents to the payment of a civil penalty, in the amount of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS [$88,500.00],which is to be paid within 30 days.

Defendants (1)

• BLUE ORIGIN, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING LLC

  8082 SPACE COMMERCE WAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32953-8703

  Registry ID: 110070431415

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty
• RCRA 3003 — Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BLUE ORIGIN, LLCentered 2026-09-28

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $88,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-09-28Final Order Issued
• 2026-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered