Hazardous waste · violations by year
Hazardous waste violations in Harris County, Texas in 2023
- 76Handlers cited
- 269Violations on record
- 108Handlers cited in 2022
- 1stAmong Texas counties that year
Harris County, Texas has 76 hazardous waste handlers with at least one violation on record during 2023, across 269 separate violations. That compares with 108 in 2022. It is the 1st largest of the 17 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, 2023
- Bexar County 4
- Bowie County 4
- Brazoria County 7
- Cameron County 3
- Dallas County 12
- Denton County 4
- El Paso County 3
- Fort Bend County 5
- Galveston County 5
- Gregg County 4
- Jefferson County 7
- Lubbock County 4
- Nueces County 5
- Orange County 3
- Tarrant County 7
- Victoria County 3
Violations recorded in 2023
| Date | Handler | Where | Kind | Recorded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-15 | B AND B PLATING DBA ATLAS METAL FINISHING | Houston | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | S |
| 2023-02-15 | B AND B PLATING DBA ATLAS METAL FINISHING | Houston | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2023-02-15 | B AND B PLATING DBA ATLAS METAL FINISHING | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-02-15 | B AND B PLATING DBA ATLAS METAL FINISHING | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-02-15 | B AND B PLATING DBA ATLAS METAL FINISHING | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-02-15 | B AND B PLATING DBA ATLAS METAL FINISHING | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-02-15 | B AND B PLATING DBA ATLAS METAL FINISHING | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-02-15 | B AND B PLATING DBA ATLAS METAL FINISHING | Houston | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | S |
| 2023-02-15 | B AND B PLATING DBA ATLAS METAL FINISHING | Houston | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | S |
| 2023-02-15 | STAGE 3 SEPARATION | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-02-15 | STAGE 3 SEPARATION | Houston | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | S |
| 2023-02-15 | STAGE 3 SEPARATION | Houston | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-02-15 | STAGE 3 SEPARATION | Houston | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | S |
| 2023-02-15 | STAGE 3 SEPARATION | Houston | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | S |
| 2023-02-15 | STAGE 3 SEPARATION | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-02-13 | BAYPORT FACILITY | Pasadena | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | E |
| 2023-02-13 | BAYPORT FACILITY | Pasadena | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2023-02-13 | BAYPORT FACILITY | Pasadena | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | E |
| 2023-02-13 | EVONIK OIL ADDITIVES USA | Deer Park | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2023-02-13 | EVONIK OIL ADDITIVES USA | Deer Park | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | E |
| 2023-02-13 | EVONIK OIL ADDITIVES USA | Deer Park | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | E |
| 2023-02-13 | EVONIK OIL ADDITIVES USA | Deer Park | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | E |
| 2023-02-13 | KURARAY LA PORTE | La Porte | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-02-13 | KURARAY LA PORTE | La Porte | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-02-13 | KURARAY LA PORTE | La Porte | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-02-13 | KURARAY LA PORTE | La Porte | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | S |
| 2023-02-13 | KURARAY LA PORTE | La Porte | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-02-09 | CELANESE CLEAR LAKE PLANT | Pasadena | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-02-09 | CELANESE CLEAR LAKE PLANT | Pasadena | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-02-09 | CELANESE CLEAR LAKE PLANT | Pasadena | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-02-09 | CELANESE CLEAR LAKE PLANT | Pasadena | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-02-09 | CELANESE CLEAR LAKE PLANT | Pasadena | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | S |
| 2023-02-09 | CELANESE CLEAR LAKE PLANT | Pasadena | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-02-09 | CELANESE CLEAR LAKE PLANT | Pasadena | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | S |
| 2023-02-09 | CELANESE CLEAR LAKE PLANT | Pasadena | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-02-09 | CELANESE CLEAR LAKE PLANT | Pasadena | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-02-03 | ALTIVIA CHEMICAL COMPLEX | La Porte | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2023-02-03 | ALTIVIA CHEMICAL COMPLEX | La Porte | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-02-03 | ALTIVIA CHEMICAL COMPLEX | La Porte | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | S |
| 2023-02-03 | ALTIVIA CHEMICAL COMPLEX | La Porte | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | S |
| 2023-02-03 | ALTIVIA CHEMICAL COMPLEX | La Porte | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-02-03 | ALTIVIA CHEMICAL COMPLEX | La Porte | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-02-03 | ALTIVIA CHEMICAL COMPLEX | La Porte | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2023-01-31 | NSSI RECOVERY SERVICES | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-01-25 | CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE | La Porte | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-01-11 | REGION 6 LAB | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-01-11 | REGION 6 LAB | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-01-11 | REGION 6 LAB | Houston | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | S |
| 2023-01-11 | REGION 6 LAB | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-01-11 | REGION 6 LAB | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-01-11 | HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM BEN TAUB GENERAL HOSPITAL | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-01-11 | HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM BEN TAUB GENERAL HOSPITAL | Houston | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-01-11 | HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM BEN TAUB GENERAL HOSPITAL | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-01-11 | HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM BEN TAUB GENERAL HOSPITAL | Houston | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | S |
| 2023-01-11 | HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM BEN TAUB GENERAL HOSPITAL | Houston | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | S |
| 2023-01-11 | HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM BEN TAUB GENERAL HOSPITAL | Houston | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-01-11 | HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM BEN TAUB GENERAL HOSPITAL | Houston | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-01-11 | HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM BEN TAUB GENERAL HOSPITAL | Houston | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-01-10 | HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | Webster | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | S |
| 2023-01-10 | HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | Webster | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-01-10 | HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | Webster | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | S |
| 2023-01-10 | HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | Webster | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-01-10 | HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | Webster | ID and Listing of HW: General | S |
| 2023-01-10 | HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | Webster | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-01-10 | HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | Webster | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2023-01-10 | HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | Webster | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2023-01-10 | HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | Webster | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2023-01-10 | HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | Webster | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2023-01-10 | HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | Webster | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | S |
Figures from EPA’s RCRAInfo download.