GRAFTON, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Ross Incineration Services Inc. (RIS), a hazardous waste management facility in Lorain County, citing multiple breaches of Ohio’s hazardous waste regulations. This action follows a Focused Compliance Inspection (FCI) conducted in October 2024 at the Giles Road facility in Grafton.
Key Violations Identified
The Ohio EPA’s inspection report outlined three significant compliance issues:
- **Improper Waste Classification:** RIS failed to appropriately classify waste generated from process equipment cleanouts, determining it as ignitable hazardous waste (D001) only after it was shipped to an unauthorized facility and returned.
- **Unauthorized Facility Transport:** Hazardous waste was transported to ReWorld Medina LLC, a facility not permitted to handle such material, violating Ohio laws and administrative rules.
- **Manifest Irregularities:** RIS omitted hazardous waste manifests for shipments sent to ReWorld Medina LLC, completing them only for return transport.
Agency Response and Mandated Actions
The Ohio EPA has required RIS to submit evidence of corrective actions within 14 days, including updated procedures, written documentation, and photographic proof of compliance. The NOV warns that unresolved violations may result in administrative or civil penalties.
"Violations cited above will persist until fully resolved. Failure to comply with Ohio's hazardous waste regulations may result in administrative or civil penalties," the NOV stated.
Background: ReWorld Medina LLC.
ReWorld Medina LLC, where RIS initially transported the waste, is a materials recovery center focused on sustainability through advanced waste processing and resource recovery. However, it is not authorized to handle hazardous waste, a critical element in the cited violations.
About Ross Incineration Services Inc.
Ross Incineration Services specializes in hazardous waste processing under strict state and federal permits.
Next Steps and Potential Penalties
RIS must address the violations promptly to avoid penalties, with compliance documentation due to the Ohio EPA via mail or electronic submission. Further penalties may be levied if issues remain unresolved.
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