Hazardous waste · by state
Hazardous waste handlers in Wisconsin
- 13,990Handlers
- 412Large quantity generators
- 11TSD facilities
- 2,892With a recorded violation
Wisconsin holds 13,990 of the 444,130 regulated hazardous waste handlers in the United States, which makes it the 11th largest state by handler count. 412 of them are large quantity generators — the sites producing more than 1,000 kilograms of hazardous waste a month — and 72 counties in Wisconsin have three or more handlers.
By what a handler does in Wisconsin
- Large quantity generators in Wisconsin 412
- Small quantity generators in Wisconsin 891
- Very small quantity generators in Wisconsin 12,418
- Hazardous waste transporters in Wisconsin 375
- Treatment, storage and disposal facilities in Wisconsin 11
By county
- Milwaukee County 2,181
- Waukesha County 1,252
- Dane County 839
- Brown County 608
- Outagamie County 475
- Winnebago County 433
- Racine County 411
- Marathon County 366
- St Croix County 326
- Washington County 318
- Kenosha County 308
- Douglas County 295
- Eau Claire County 290
- Sheboygan County 282
- Rock County 277
- La Crosse County 272
- Ozaukee County 246
- Walworth County 241
- Fond Du Lac County 240
- Wood County 226
- Chippewa County 208
- Barron County 206
- Manitowoc County 193
- Polk County 187
- Jefferson County 149
- Pierce County 140
- Portage County 136
- Dodge County 133
- Dunn County 123
- Monroe County 114
- Sauk County 113
- Waupaca County 105
- Marinette County 99
- Sawyer County 97
- Clark County 93
- Columbia County 93
- Oneida County 93
- Shawano County 90
- Trempealeau County 89
- Ashland County 87
- Washburn County 82
- Oconto County 81
- Burnett County 75
- Price County 74
- Grant County 72
- Bayfield County 70
- Door County 69
- Calumet County 67
- Juneau County 65
- Rusk County 64
- Green Lake County 63
- Lincoln County 61
- Vernon County 56
- Green County 53
- Langlade County 50
- Crawford County 49
- Waushara County 47
- Vilas County 46
- Kewaunee County 45
- Taylor County 43
- Iowa County 41
- Iron County 38
- Buffalo County 32
- Jackson County 31
- Richland County 30
- Marquette County 29
- Adams County 19
- Lafayette County 19
- Pepin County 19
- Forest County 15
- Florence County 5
- Menominee County 5
By industry in Wisconsin
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing 295
- Repair and maintenance 279
- Ambulatory health care services 200
- Machinery manufacturing 199
- General merchandise retailers 137
- Chemical manufacturing 132
- Food manufacturing 114
- Printing and related support 107
- Utilities 106
- Motor vehicle and parts dealers 105
- Educational services 105
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing 104
- Hospitals 102
- Gasoline stations 98
- Transportation equipment manufacturing 89
- Building material and garden supply stores 86
- Paper manufacturing 82
- Primary metal manufacturing 67
- Professional, scientific and technical services 64
- Waste management and remediation 62
- Crop production 60
- Health and personal care stores 60
- NAICS 452 60
- Electrical equipment and appliance manufacturing 57
- Furniture and related product manufacturing 57
- Personal and laundry services 57
- Specialty trade contractors 55
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing 52
- Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods 52
- Wood product manufacturing 50
Inspections and violations in Wisconsin, year by year
- Inspections in Wisconsin, every year 10 years
- Violations in Wisconsin, every year 10 years
- Inspections in Wisconsin in 2026 102
- Inspections in Wisconsin in 2025 226
- Inspections in Wisconsin in 2024 214
- Inspections in Wisconsin in 2023 349
- Inspections in Wisconsin in 2022 258
- Inspections in Wisconsin in 2021 157
- Inspections in Wisconsin in 2020 113
- Inspections in Wisconsin in 2019 220
- Inspections in Wisconsin in 2018 173
- Inspections in Wisconsin in 2017 163
By the rule cited in Wisconsin
- Standards for generators (40 CFR 262) 1,619
- Universal waste management (40 CFR 273) 294
- State requirements broader than federal RCRA (40 CFR XXS) 239
- Standards for generators (40 CFR 262) 172
- Used oil management (40 CFR 279) 171
- Standards for generators (40 CFR 262) 83
- Standards for generators (40 CFR 262) 70
- Identification of hazardous waste (40 CFR 261) 59
- Land disposal restrictions (40 CFR 268) 37
- Standards for permitted TSD facilities (40 CFR 264) 21
- RCRA violation FSS 21
- Standards for transporters (40 CFR 263) 20
- Interim status TSD standards (40 CFR 265) 20
- Standards for generators (40 CFR 262) 12
- Permit requirements (40 CFR 270) 5
- Universal waste management (40 CFR 273) 5
- Used oil management (40 CFR 279) 5
- Standards for permitted TSD facilities (40 CFR 264) 4
- Interim status TSD standards (40 CFR 265) 4
- Used oil management (40 CFR 279) 4
- Standards for permitted TSD facilities (40 CFR 264) 3
- Interim status TSD standards (40 CFR 265) 3
- Universal waste management (40 CFR 273) 3
Handlers
| Handler↑↓ | Where↑↓ | Generator status↑↓ | Also | Violations↑↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABERCROMBIE & FITCH | Appleton, Outagamie, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABERCROMBIE & FITCH | Madison, Dane, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABERCROMBIE & FITCH | Baraboo, Sauk, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABERCROMBIE & FITCH | Brookfield, Waukesha, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABET USA INC | Oconomowoc, Waukesha, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABET USA INC | Ashippun, Dodge, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC | La Crosse, La Crosse, WI | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC | Appleton, Winnebago, WI | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC | Ashwaubenon, Brown, WI | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC | Eau Claire, Chippewa, WI | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC | Sheboygan, Sheboygan, WI | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC | Kenosha, Kenosha, WI | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC | Wausau, Marathon, WI | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS, INC. | Madison, Dane, WI | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABI INC | Colfax, Dunn, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABILITY PRINTING LLC | Green Bay, Brown, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABITEC CORP | Janesville, Rock, WI | Small quantity generator | 4 | |
| ABKO SCREW MACHINEN LTD | South Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABLE AUTO BODY | Middle Inlet, Marinette, WI | Very small quantity generator | 1 | |
| ABLE AUTO BODY INC | West Allis, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABLE FAB N WELD LLC | Galesville, Trempealeau, WI | Small quantity generator | 4 | |
| ABR PERFORMANCE | Luck, Polk, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABRA AUTO BODY & GLASS - HUDSON | Hudson, St Croix, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABRA AUTO BODY AND GLASS | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABRA AUTOBODY & GLASS | Altoona, Eau Claire, WI | Very small quantity generator | 2 | |
| ABS GLOBAL DEFOREST | De Forest, Dane, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ABS GLOBAL DEKORRA | Poynette, Columbia, WI | Very small quantity generator | 1 | |
| ABS GLOBAL LEEDS | Rio, Columbia, WI | Very small quantity generator | 1 | |
| ABS WAUNAKEE | Waunakee, Dane, WI | Very small quantity generator | 5 | |
| ABX SOLUTIONS, LLC | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Large quantity generator | 25 | |
| AC COLLISION | West Salem, La Crosse, WI | Very small quantity generator | 3 | |
| AC SUPPLY INC | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACA MANAGEMENT SVC AMOCO | Glendale, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACADEMY ELECTRIC | Madison, Dane, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCELERATED ANALYTICAL | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCENTS AUTO BODY | Strum, Trempealeau, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCENTS UNLIMITED | West Allis, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCI - DENT | Glendale, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCO BRANDS LLC | Sun Prairie, Dane, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCU RATE INC | Whitewater, Walworth, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCU TEMP | Racine, Racine, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCU-TECH AGAIN INC | Oshkosh, Winnebago, WI | Very small quantity generator | 2 | |
| ACCURACY MACHINE, INC | Green Bay, Brown, WI | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCURATE ALIGNMENT | Appleton, Outagamie, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCURATE PRINTING CO INC | Kenosha, Kenosha, WI | Very small quantity generator | 1 | |
| ACCURATE PRODUCTS MFG CORP | Waukesha, Waukesha, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCURATE SPECIALTIES INC | Waukesha, Waukesha, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCURAY 1209 OPERATIONS | Madison, Dane, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACCURAY BADGER ROAD OPS | Madison, Dane, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACE AUTO WRECKING & SALVAGE INC | Salem, Kenosha, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACE CLEANERS | Delafield, Waukesha, WI | Very small quantity generator | 1 | |
| ACE EQUIPMENT | Antigo, Langlade, WI | Very small quantity generator | 5 | |
| ACE ETHANOL LLC | Stanley, Chippewa, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACE HARDWARE | La Crosse, La Crosse, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACE HARDWARE | Elkhorn, Walworth, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACE HARDWARE RETAIL SUPPORT CENTER | La Crosse, La Crosse, WI | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACE MARINE LLC | Green Bay, Brown, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACE METAL POLISHING CORP | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACE OIL CO | Thorp, Clark, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACE PRECISION MACHINING CORP | Oconomowoc, Waukesha, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACE STAMPING AND MACHINE CO | Racine, Racine, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACE WORLD WIDE MOVING AND STORAGE CO | Cudahy, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACM- AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS | Beloit, Rock, WI | Small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACME IRON AND STEEL CO | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACORN ASSEMBLY LLC | Franksville, Racine, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACRO AUTOMATION | Glendale, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACS - AFFILIATED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC | Verona, Dane, WI | Large quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACS GROUP | New Berlin, Waukesha, WI | Small quantity generator | 5 | |
| ACTION BATTERY WHOLESALERS INC | Somerset, St Croix, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACTION FLOOR SYSTEMS LLC | Mercer, Iron, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ACTUANT DBA ENERPAC | Columbus, Columbia, WI | Small quantity generator | 5 | |
| ACTUS NUTRITION - FOND DU LAC | Fond Du Lac, Fond Du Lac, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| AD TECH INDUSTRIES INC | Watertown, Jefferson, WI | Small quantity generator | 5 | |
| ADA PRODUCTS CO INC | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADAMCZYK/SAZYPIORSKI PROPERTY | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADAMS AUTO BODY SHOP | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADAMS AUTOMOTIVE | Cameron, Barron, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADAMS AUTOMOTIVE INC | Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADAMS COUNTY AIRPORT | Friendship, Adams, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADAMS COUNTY HIGHWAY COMM | Springville, Adams, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADAMS RAILYARD | Adams, Adams, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADC EQUIPMENT INNOVATIONS | Weston, Marathon, WI | Very small quantity generator | 5 | |
| ADDEV MATERIALS HEALTHCARE LLC | Menomonee Falls, Waukesha, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADELMAN MAINTENANCE CORP | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADHAN INDUSTRIES | Chippewa Falls, Chippewa, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADHAN INDUSTRIES | Chippewa Falls, Chippewa, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADHERENCE FINISHING INC | New Richmond, St Croix, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADHESIVE R&D | Eau Claire, Chippewa, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADJUSTABLE FIXTURE CO | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADK DESIGN INC | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADLEMANS DRY CLEANERS | Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI | Very small quantity generator | 1 | |
| ADMIRAL CHEMICALS | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADMIRALS WHARF | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADVANCE | Mount Pleasant, Racine, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADVANCE AUTO #4967 | Marshfield, Marathon, WI | Very small quantity generator | 2 | |
| ADVANCE AUTO BODY LLC | Madison, Dane, WI | Very small quantity generator | 2 | |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS #1328 | Manitowoc, Manitowoc, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS #1737 | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 | |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS #3001 | Abbotsford, Clark, WI | Very small quantity generator | 0 |
Figures from EPA’s RCRAInfo download.