Hazardous waste · by state
Hazardous waste handlers in Illinois
- 17,701Handlers
- 825Large quantity generators
- 19TSD facilities
- 1,643With a recorded violation
Illinois holds 17,701 of the 444,130 regulated hazardous waste handlers in the United States, which makes it the 8th largest state by handler count. 825 of them are large quantity generators — the sites producing more than 1,000 kilograms of hazardous waste a month — and 101 counties in Illinois have three or more handlers.
By what a handler does in Illinois
- Large quantity generators in Illinois 825
- Small quantity generators in Illinois 2,385
- Very small quantity generators in Illinois 14,357
- Hazardous waste transporters in Illinois 163
- Treatment, storage and disposal facilities in Illinois 19
By county
- Cook County 6,094
- Du Page County 1,472
- Will County 846
- Lake County 837
- Kane County 724
- Winnebago County 646
- Madison County 393
- Mchenry County 381
- St Clair County 357
- Peoria County 299
- Sangamon County 288
- Champaign County 262
- La Salle County 251
- Rock Island County 250
- Tazewell County 219
- Macon County 196
- Mclean County 193
- Kankakee County 191
- De Kalb County 167
- Vermilion County 140
- Adams County 139
- Kendall County 101
- Williamson County 95
- Whiteside County 94
- Grundy County 89
- Coles County 85
- Knox County 85
- Henry County 83
- Ogle County 82
- Livingston County 79
- Marion County 78
- Boone County 72
- Stephenson County 72
- Morgan County 69
- Effingham County 65
- Jackson County 65
- Macoupin County 65
- Woodford County 65
- Lee County 63
- Montgomery County 63
- Douglas County 61
- Jefferson County 58
- Fulton County 57
- Christian County 54
- Franklin County 54
- Bureau County 51
- Randolph County 49
- Logan County 48
- Mcdonough County 46
- Fayette County 43
- Iroquois County 43
- Clinton County 41
- Ford County 37
- Mason County 37
- Monroe County 35
- Perry County 32
- Shelby County 32
- Saline County 30
- Warren County 30
- Edgar County 29
- Piatt County 29
- De Witt County 28
- Richland County 28
- Cass County 25
- Clark County 25
- Jo Daviess County 25
- Bond County 24
- Mercer County 24
- Moultrie County 24
- Carroll County 23
- Clay County 23
- Hancock County 23
- Jersey County 23
- Pike County 22
- White County 22
- Lawrence County 21
- Marshall County 21
- Union County 21
- Crawford County 20
- Wayne County 19
- Menard County 18
- Jasper County 17
- Washington County 16
- Alexander County 14
- Greene County 13
- Johnson County 13
- Brown County 12
- Massac County 12
- Edwards County 11
- Scott County 11
- Wabash County 11
- Cumberland County 9
- Putnam County 9
- Pulaski County 8
- Stark County 8
- Hamilton County 7
- Henderson County 7
- Schuyler County 7
- Gallatin County 6
- Calhoun County 3
- Hardin County 3
By industry in Illinois
- Repair and maintenance 667
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing 337
- Miscellaneous manufacturing 332
- Chemical manufacturing 306
- General merchandise retailers 302
- Utilities 263
- Food and beverage retailers 241
- Building material and garden supply stores 167
- Health and personal care stores 160
- Gasoline stations 159
- Motor vehicle and parts dealers 157
- Crop production 150
- Educational services 145
- Support activities for transportation 143
- Machinery manufacturing 138
- Professional, scientific and technical services 121
- Truck transportation 118
- Food manufacturing 114
- Transportation equipment manufacturing 110
- Pipeline transportation 110
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing 106
- Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods 98
- Hospitals 93
- Printing and related support 92
- Merchant wholesalers, durable goods 92
- Health and personal care retailers 92
- Warehousing and storage 91
- NAICS 452 90
- Waste management and remediation 83
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing 82
Inspections and violations in Illinois, year by year
- Inspections in Illinois, every year 10 years
- Violations in Illinois, every year 10 years
- Inspections in Illinois in 2026 141
- Inspections in Illinois in 2025 371
- Inspections in Illinois in 2024 326
- Inspections in Illinois in 2023 318
- Inspections in Illinois in 2022 234
- Inspections in Illinois in 2021 256
- Inspections in Illinois in 2020 231
- Inspections in Illinois in 2019 297
- Inspections in Illinois in 2018 266
- Inspections in Illinois in 2017 229
By the rule cited in Illinois
- Standards for generators (40 CFR 262) 457
- RCRA violation FSS 188
- Standards for permitted TSD facilities (40 CFR 264) 182
- Standards for generators (40 CFR 262) 162
- Standards for generators (40 CFR 262) 146
- Used oil management (40 CFR 279) 76
- Permit requirements (40 CFR 270) 45
- Universal waste management (40 CFR 273) 45
- Land disposal restrictions (40 CFR 268) 44
- Standards for permitted TSD facilities (40 CFR 264) 41
- Standards for permitted TSD facilities (40 CFR 264) 40
- Standards for generators (40 CFR 262) 38
- Interim status TSD standards (40 CFR 265) 24
- Used oil management (40 CFR 279) 21
- Standards for permitted TSD facilities (40 CFR 264) 11
- Standards for permitted TSD facilities (40 CFR 264) 11
- Interim status TSD standards (40 CFR 265) 11
- Standards for permitted TSD facilities (40 CFR 264) 9
- Interim status TSD standards (40 CFR 265) 9
- Interim status TSD standards (40 CFR 265) 8
- State requirements broader than federal RCRA (40 CFR XXS) 8
- Standards for transporters (40 CFR 263) 7
- Standards for permitted TSD facilities (40 CFR 264) 7
- Permit requirements (40 CFR 270) 7
- Identification of hazardous waste (40 CFR 261) 6
- Standards for permitted TSD facilities (40 CFR 264) 6
- Standards for transporters (40 CFR 263) 5
- Interim status TSD standards (40 CFR 265) 4
- Universal waste management (40 CFR 273) 4
- Used oil management (40 CFR 279) 4
Other states
Every state with three or more regulated handlers, in alphabetical order.
- AB 2
- Alaska 1,272
- Alabama 5,536
- Arkansas 2,329
- American Samoa 13
- Arizona 3,751
- BC 1
- California 72,740
- Colorado 5,569
- Connecticut 4,805
- District of Columbia 916
- Delaware 1,335
- Florida 24,775
- Georgia 5,076
- Guam 227
- Hawaii 1,431
- Iowa 4,887
- Idaho 1,159
- Indiana 8,716
- Kansas 6,239
Handlers
| Handler↑↓ | Where↑↓ | Generator status↑↓ | Also | Violations↑↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 HR CLEANERS | Skokie, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 1 ST CLEANERS OF BARRINGTON | Barrington, Lake, IL | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 10/120 S RIVERSIDE PROPERTY LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 10/120 S RIVERSIDE PROPERTY LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 100 BELLEVUE PLACE CONDOMINION ASSOC THE | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 101 CORVETTE SHOP | Macomb, Mcdonough, IL | Very small quantity generator | 1 | |
| 101 MAIN PLACE LLC | Decatur, Macon, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 10X TECHNOLOGY LLC | Libertyville, Lake, IL | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 1112 W CARROLL AVE | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 114 S STATE LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 1212 GROUP LLC DBA NORTH BRANCH ENV | Roselle, Du Page, IL | Not a generator | Transporter | 0 |
| 123 SANGAMON | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 125 S WACKER ST PROPERTY OWNER LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 1300 N DEARBORN LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 136TH ST DRUM | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 14 KARAT FINISH INC | Antioch, Lake, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 150 AUTOBODY | East Peoria, Tazewell, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 1550 N STATE PARKWAY CONDO ASS | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 1600 N MILWAUKEE VENTURES LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 1666 E TOUHY LLC | Des Plaines, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 182ND AIRLIFT WING IL AIR NATL | Peoria, Peoria, IL | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 183RD FIGHTER WING-AIR NAT GRD | Springfield, Sangamon, IL | Small quantity generator | 2 | |
| 1901 PARCEL | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 199 E LAKE SHORE BUILDING CORP | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 1ST AUTO BODY & RESTORATION | Melrose Park, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 1ST CLASS AIR | Springfield, Sangamon, IL | Very small quantity generator | 1 | |
| 1ST OF AMERICA BANK IL | Peoria, Peoria, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 2 XL CORP | Bolingbrook, Will, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 200 N MICHIGAN AVENUE OWNERS LLC | Chicago, Douglas, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 2001 AUTO BODY | Elk Grove Village, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 2430 CONDO ASSOC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 26TH & AUSTIN INC | Cicero, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 2789 HP LLC | Highland Park, Lake, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 2800 N LAKE SHORE DR CONDO ASSOC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 29 N WACKER DR | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 300 N LASALLE ST LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3105 W 27TH LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 332 PROPERTIES LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3601 CORPORATE CENTER | Rolling Meadows, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3753-3759 S HALSTED LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3COM CORP | Skokie, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3COM CORP | Skokie, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3D REPAIR | Granite City, Madison, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3J AUTO BODY INC | Arlington Heights, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3J AUTO BODY INC | Elk Grove Village, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS | Cordova, Rock Island, IL | Large quantity generator | 27 | |
| 3M HINSDALE | Hinsdale, Du Page, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3M MIDWEST DISTRIBUTION CTR | Dekalb, De Kalb, IL | Large quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3M MIDWEST DISTRIBUTION CTR | Dekalb, De Kalb, IL | Large quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3MD RELOCATION SERVICES LLC | Melrose Park, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 3X COPY CTR | Wheeling, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 4 WHEEL AUTO BODY | Loves Park, Winnebago, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 4-B SERVICES | Peoria, Peoria, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 40S AUTO BODY SHOP | Addison, Du Page, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 415 EXECUTIVE CENTER INC | Waukegan, Lake, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 4220 S KILDARE LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 435 N MICHIGAN AVE CONDO ASSN TRIBUNE TOWER RESIDENCES | Chicago, Cook, IL | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 4513 WESTERN AVE LLC | Lisle, Du Page, IL | Small quantity generator | 1 | |
| 4FRONT VENTURES | Matteson, Cook, IL | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 4TH DISTRICT COURT | Maywood, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 4X TRUCK AND TRAILER SERVICE INC | Lake In The Hills, Mchenry, IL | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 5 STAR HOTEL LAUNDRY | Chicago, Cook, IL | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 500 N MICHIGAN AVE LP | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 5200 WESLEY LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 548 PASSIVE HP LP | Chicago, Cook, IL | Large quantity generator | 0 | |
| 555 WOOD INC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 57 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR | Decatur, Macon, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 58TH STREET PRIDE CLEANERS | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 5TH AVENUE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Naperville, Du Page, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 5TH DISTRICT COURT | Bridgeview, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 6634 LLC | Bedford Park, Cook, IL | Large quantity generator | 0 | |
| 6TH COURT DISTRICT | Markham, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 7 ELEVEN # 20278 | Granite City, Madison, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 7 ELEVEN # 21409 | Ofallon, St Clair, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 7 ELEVEN # 27947 | Joliet, Will, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 7 ELEVEN # 29910 | Bolingbrook, Will, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 7 ELEVEN # 32202 | Aurora, Du Page, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 7 ELEVEN # 32203 | Romeoville, Will, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 7 ELEVEN # 32309 | Carol Stream, Du Page, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 7 ELEVEN #32655 | Riverside, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 7-ELEVEN 34122 | Bolingbrook, Will, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 7048 CSC CHICAGO TRANSIT | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 724 W 64TH ST BUILDING | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 7439 S COTTAGE GROVE BLDG LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 75TH CLEANERS | Naperville, Du Page, IL | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 76 EXPRESS LUBE | Plano, Kendall, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 777 CLEANERS | Elgin, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 79TH ST WATER RECLAMATION PLT | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 815 MOTORSPORTS | Rockford, Winnebago, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 860 LAKE SHORE DR TRUST | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 900 CONDO ASSOC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| 919 W FULTON LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| A & C MOLD CO INC | St Charles, Kane, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| A & H RENTAL | Palos Hills, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| A & M 205 RANDOLPH LLC | Chicago, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| A & R MECHANICAL | Urbana, Champaign, IL | Very small quantity generator | 7 | |
| A 1 CLEANERS | Glenview, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| A AND A BODY SHOP INC | Palatine, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| A AND A CLEANERS | Elk Grove Village, Cook, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| A AND B FREIGHT LINES INC | Rockford, Winnebago, IL | Very small quantity generator | 0 |
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Figures from EPA’s RCRAInfo download.