EPA v. ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL

Case summary

ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (TX), INC. HAS A COMMERCIAL HAZ. WASTE INCINERATION FACILITY IN DEER PARK, TX. WHERE BY THEIR OPERATIONS, THEY GENERATE HAZ. WASTES WHICH INCLUDES INCINERATOR ASH, AFTERBURNER ASH, SCRUBBER WATER AND SCRUBBER SOLIDS. THEY DISPOSE OF THESE WASTES IN AN ON-SITE LANDFILL. THIS FACILITY WAS INSPECTED BY REPS OF THE EPA AND THE TEXAS WATER COMMISSION ON JUNE 4, 5, AND 19, 1987. THIS INSPECTION REPORT SHOWS THAT THE RESPONDENT MANAGES RESTRICTED HAZARDOUS WASTES WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO REQUIRE- MENTS OF 40 CFR 268 PURSUANT TO THE HSWA AMENDMENTS TO RCRA. EPA WILL SHOW THAT THE RESP. HAS VIOLATED THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS: 1. IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF RESTRICTED WASTE. 2. INADEQUATE WASTE ANALYSIS PLAN. 3. IMPROPER MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A FACILITY. 4. IMPROPER STORAGE. RESPONDENT'S FACILITY IS DESIGNATED TO RECEIVE CERCLA WASTE AND IS SUBJECT TO THE CURRENT OFF-SITE POLICY. THESE VIOLATIONS ARE CONSIDERED RELEVANT VIOLATIONS AT OR AFFECTING THE RECEIVING UNITS. TWC CURRENTLY IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE RCRA VIOLATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH DIOXIN WASTES. THE STATE HAS ADOPTED HSWA AND DIOXIN REGULATIONS AND DEFINITIONS ONLY. RESPONDENT'S REP. STATED FACILITIES INTENTION TO ANALYZE AFTERBURN CHAMBER ASH COMPOSITE SAMPLE USING TCLP METHOD FOR LATE JAN. 1988 CLEAN-OUT. COMPLAINANT PROPOSED TO ASSESS A CIVIL PENALTY OF $60,750 AGAINST RESPONDENT. RECOMMENDATION: TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT, COMPLIANCE ORDER AND NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING AGAINST ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (TX), INC.

Defendants (1)

• ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTALNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• SAFETY KLEEN DEER PARK INCORPORATED

  2027 BATTLEGROUND RD., DEER PARK, TX, 77536

  Registry ID: 110000463365

• SAFETY KLEEN DEER PARK INCORPORATED

  2027 BATTLEGROUND RD., DEER PARK, TX, 77536

  Registry ID: 110000463365

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3010 — Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity
• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESentered 1997-03-27

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $5,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 1991-03-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1992-02-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1997-03-27Final Order Issued
• 1997-04-28Enforcement Action Closed