Hazardous waste · violations by year
Hazardous waste violations in Houston, Texas in 2026
- 25Handlers cited
- 80Violations on record
- 33Handlers cited in 2025
- 1stAmong Texas counties that year
Houston, Texas has 25 hazardous waste handlers with at least one violation on record during 2026, across 80 separate violations. That compares with 33 in 2025. It is the 1st largest of the 8 Texas counties with three or more handlers cited that year. Each row below carries the date the violation was recorded, the agency that recorded it and the kind of violation it was.
Other years
Comparable counties in Texas, 2026
- Arlington 3
- Fort Worth 3
- Katy 3
- La Porte 4
- Pasadena 10
- Port Arthur 3
- Stafford 3
Violations recorded in 2026
| Date | Handler | Where | Kind | Recorded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | STOLT TANKERS USA | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-07-10 | T-REX ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-07-02 | METHODIST HOSPITAL | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-07-02 | METHODIST HOSPITAL | Houston | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | S |
| 2026-07-02 | NOV WISE BREEN DRIVE | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-29 | GIGADAC IN GREENTOWN LABS HOUSTON | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-23 | LIFE SCIENCE PLAZA | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-23 | LIFE SCIENCE PLAZA | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-23 | LIFE SCIENCE PLAZA | Houston | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | S |
| 2026-06-23 | LIFE SCIENCE PLAZA | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-22 | TEXAS STEEL CONVERSION | Houston | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | S |
| 2026-06-22 | TEXAS STEEL CONVERSION | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-22 | TEXAS STEEL CONVERSION | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-06-22 | TEXAS STEEL CONVERSION | Houston | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2026-06-17 | SPACE CITY SERVICES | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-17 | SPACE CITY SERVICES | Houston | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | S |
| 2026-06-16 | BAYOU CITY HEMP | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-06-16 | BAYOU CITY HEMP | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-16 | BAYOU CITY HEMP | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-16 | BAYOU CITY HEMP | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-11 | METHODIST HOSPITAL | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-11 | METHODIST HOSPITAL | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-11 | PACKGENE | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-04 | HARRIS TESTING LABORATORIES INC | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-04 | PACKGENE | Houston | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | S |
| 2026-06-04 | PACKGENE | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-06-04 | PACKGENE | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-03 | HOUSTON REFINING | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-03 | HOUSTON REFINING | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-06-03 | HOUSTON REFINING | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-05-22 | SMITH INTERNATIONAL HARDY STREET | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-04-22 | K & B INDUSTRIES HOUSTON FACILITY | Houston | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-04-22 | K & B INDUSTRIES HOUSTON FACILITY | Houston | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-04-22 | K & B INDUSTRIES HOUSTON FACILITY | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-04-22 | K & B INDUSTRIES HOUSTON FACILITY | Houston | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2026-04-22 | K & B INDUSTRIES HOUSTON FACILITY | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-04-22 | K & B INDUSTRIES HOUSTON FACILITY | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-04-22 | K & B INDUSTRIES HOUSTON FACILITY | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-04-07 | M-I SWACO TECHNOLOGY BUILDING | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-04-07 | M-I SWACO TECHNOLOGY BUILDING | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-04-07 | M-I SWACO TECHNOLOGY BUILDING | Houston | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | S |
| 2026-03-31 | PROCESS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY CENTER CAMERON SOLUTION | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-03-31 | PROCESS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY CENTER CAMERON SOLUTION | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-03-23 | GREENS BAYOU PLANT | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-03-23 | GREENS BAYOU PLANT | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-03-23 | GREENS BAYOU PLANT | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-03-23 | GREENS BAYOU PLANT | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-03-19 | HYDRO RINSED CLEAN | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-03-19 | HYDRO RINSED CLEAN | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-03-19 | HYDRO RINSED CLEAN | Houston | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-03-18 | ENDURANCE COMPOSITES | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-03-18 | ENDURANCE COMPOSITES | Houston | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-03-18 | ENDURANCE COMPOSITES | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-03-18 | ENDURANCE COMPOSITES | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-03-18 | ENDURANCE COMPOSITES | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-03-18 | ENDURANCE COMPOSITES | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-03-18 | ENDURANCE COMPOSITES | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-03-18 | ENDURANCE COMPOSITES | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-03-18 | ENDURANCE COMPOSITES | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-03-11 | SKO INDUSTRIAL SERVICES | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-02-26 | CARMAX 7114 | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-01-28 | REGION 6 LAB | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-01-28 | REGION 6 LAB | Houston | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | S |
| 2026-01-27 | ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS HOUSTON PLANT | Houston | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | S |
| 2026-01-27 | ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS HOUSTON PLANT | Houston | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-01-27 | ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS HOUSTON PLANT | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-01-27 | ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS HOUSTON PLANT | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-01-22 | TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-01-22 | TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-01-22 | TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-01-22 | TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-01-22 | TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-01-22 | TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Houston | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2026-01-22 | TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Houston | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2026-01-22 | TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-01-22 | TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Houston | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-01-09 | ETHOSENERGY LIGHT TURBINES | Houston | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | S |
| 2026-01-09 | ETHOSENERGY LIGHT TURBINES | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-01-09 | ETHOSENERGY LIGHT TURBINES | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-01-09 | ETHOSENERGY LIGHT TURBINES | Houston | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
Figures from EPA’s RCRAInfo download.