STERICYCLE INC
Active WDID 3 35I026019 Hollister, San Benito County Region 3 · Central Coast
At a glance
- Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
- Active Industrial
- Notice of Intent (WDID code I) · Permits and applications
- Location Evidence: facility-reported
- Hollister, San Benito County
- Region 3 · Central Coast · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Santa Ana Creek (as reported by the facility)
- Evidence: candidate, awaiting review Details
- Identified receiving water on the 2026 303(d) list
- Not established
- Shown only when the reported receiving water is identified and corroborated.
- 2026 Integrated Report waters within 1.0 km Evidence: geographic proximity
- None
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 748 distinct results, 11 reporting years (2015 to 2025)
- Most recent sample Apr 21, 2026 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 3 inspections · 1 violation record · 1 enforcement action
- Counts as published in SMARTS; not a compliance determination · Details
Each label shows where a statement comes from. How to read the labels.
Overview and location
Reported facility location HUC12 watershed Corroborated receiving water 2026 Integrated Report waterbodies nearby
Reported location Evidence: facility-reported
- Coordinates
- 36.88403, -121.39147
- Precision
- 5 decimal places
- Shared point
- No
- Matches application record
- same
Facility location as reported by the discharger in SMARTS; not a discharge point or outfall.
- Facility address
- 1551 Shelton Drive, Hollister 95023
- Regional Water Board
- 3 — Central Coast
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Tequisquita Slough HUC12 180600020103
The facility's reported location lies within this HUC12 watershed (spatial derivation); it is not a discharge location.
Permits and applications Evidence: SMARTS record
Current permit record
- Permit type
- Industrial
- Application type
- Notice of Intent (WDID code I)
- Status
- Active
- Operator
- STERICYCLE INC
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 4953-Refuse Systems
- Application ID
- 460979
- NOI processed
- Aug 25, 2015
- Last certified
- Mar 12, 2024
- Facility size
- 1.57 Acres
- Impervious area
- 93 %
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 460979 | Industrial | Active | Aug 25, 2015 | — | Mar 12, 2024 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Santa Ana Creek
- Discharges directly / indirectly
- N / Y (as answered in the permit application)
Evidence: not confirmed Evidence: candidate, awaiting review Awaiting review
Receiving-water text as reported by the discharger in SMARTS; no waterbody identification has been confirmed.
Why it is not confirmed (1)
- C1 name is only a prefix of official names
1 official waterbody shares this name; none is assigned without review.
Impaired waters and TMDLs
Two kinds of information, kept apart: 2026 Integrated Report waterbodies near the reported location (geographic proximity only), and TMDL records that SMARTS lists for this facility. Neither establishes where the facility discharges; see Receiving water for the facility's own statement.
Nearby waterbodies Evidence: geographic proximity
Spatial proximity only; discharge pathway not established. Being near a waterbody does not mean the facility discharges to it.
No 2026 Integrated Report waterbody lies within the proximity threshold of the reported location.
SMARTS TMDL records Evidence: SMARTS-reported
No TMDL records for this facility in the SMARTS TMDL export.
Reported monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
Numeric Action Level (NAL) screening is being independently validated and is not shown. Nothing on this page states whether a result exceeded a NAL.
748 distinct measurements across 12 parameters, most recent sample Apr 21, 2026.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | 11 | 0 | Nov 14, 2025 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 2024 | 66 | 11 | 0 | Nov 11, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| 2023 | 44 | 11 | 0 | Mar 06, 2024 | Apr 04, 2024 |
| 2022 | 110 | 11 | 0 | Nov 01, 2022 | Mar 22, 2023 |
| 2021 | 110 | 11 | 0 | Oct 25, 2021 | Apr 21, 2022 |
| 2020 | 44 | 11 | 0 | Jan 22, 2021 | Mar 10, 2021 |
| 2019 | 48 | 12 | 0 | Jan 16, 2020 | Mar 17, 2020 |
| 2018 | 48 | 12 | 0 | Feb 14, 2019 | May 21, 2019 |
| 2017 | 48 | 12 | 0 | Jan 09, 2018 | Mar 01, 2018 |
| 2016 | 46 | 12 | 0 | Oct 28, 2016 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| 2015 | 96 | 12 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 22, 2016 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia, Total (as N) | mg/L | 66 | 13 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 21, 2026 | Results |
| Arsenic, Total | mg/L | 66 | 46 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 21, 2026 | Results |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | mg/L | 66 | 15 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 21, 2026 | Results |
| Cyanide, Total (as CN) | mg/L | 66 | 50 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 21, 2026 | Results |
| Lead, Total | mg/L | 66 | 17 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 21, 2026 | Results |
| Mercury, Total | ug/L | 66 | 50 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 21, 2026 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 66 | 46 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 21, 2026 | Results |
| pH | SU | 66 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 21, 2026 | Results |
| Selenium, Total | mg/L | 66 | 53 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 21, 2026 | Results |
| Silver, Total | mg/L | 66 | 52 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 21, 2026 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 66 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 21, 2026 | Results |
| Magnesium, Total | mg/L | 22 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Mar 17, 2020 | Results |
All results (748 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Ammonia, Total (as N) | .25 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NHG | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Ammonia, Total (as N) | DNQ .15 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NHG | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Arsenic, Total | DNQ .0013 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Arsenic, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | DNQ 24 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 26 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Cyanide, Total (as CN) | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E335.4 | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Cyanide, Total (as CN) | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E335.4 | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Lead, Total | .0021 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Lead, Total | DNQ .00016 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Mercury, Total | ND | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E245.1 | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Mercury, Total | ND | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E245.1 | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Oil and Grease | DNQ 3.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | pH | 7.03 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | pH | 7.08 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Selenium, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Selenium, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Silver, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Silver, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 6 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1372911 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 3.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1372911 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Ammonia, Total (as N) | .22 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | TIMBERLINE AMMONIA-001 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Ammonia, Total (as N) | DNQ .14 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | TIMBERLINE AMMONIA-001 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Arsenic, Total | DNQ .00073 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Arsenic, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 44 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | DNQ 16 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Cyanide, Total (as CN) | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E335.4 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Cyanide, Total (as CN) | DNQ .0018 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E335.4 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Lead, Total | .0054 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Lead, Total | DNQ .0002 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Mercury, Total | ND | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E245.1 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Mercury, Total | ND | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E245.1 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Oil and Grease | DNQ 1.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Oil and Grease | DNQ 1.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | pH | 7.1 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | pH | 7.65 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Selenium, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Selenium, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Silver, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Silver, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 45 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1368353 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 2.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1368353 | |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Ammonia, Total (as N) | DNQ .16 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | TIMBERLINE AMMONIA-001 | 1359474 | |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Ammonia, Total (as N) | DNQ .11 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | TIMBERLINE AMMONIA-001 | 1359474 | |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Arsenic, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359474 | |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Arsenic, Total | DNQ .00074 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359474 | |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 34 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1359474 | |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | DNQ 19 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1359474 |
Results are shown exactly as reported by the discharger. Identical rows repeated in the State's export are shown once. Where the export contains different versions of the same sample and parameter, each version is listed and flagged. Details.
Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
These are records as the State Water Board publishes them in SMARTS, with the source's own types and statuses. They are not a compliance determination or rating. A record listed here is not proof of a violation beyond what the source states, and the absence of records does not establish compliance.
| Record type | Records | As published | Dates | Retrieved | List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violations | 1 | 0 Violation · 1 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | Feb 16, 2022 – Feb 16, 2022 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 1 | 1 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | May 20, 2022 – May 20, 2022 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 3 | inspections, not findings | Mar 06, 2019 – Apr 13, 2023 | Oct 21, 2026 | All inspections |
| Annual reports | 11 | certified reports (contents not shown) | 2015 – 2025 | Oct 21, 2026 | All reports |
| Water-quality-based corrective action reports | 0 | reports, by parameter | — | Oct 21, 2026 |
Each record type is counted by its own SMARTS identifier. A violation and the enforcement action that cites it are two records in two lists; they are never added together.
Chronological record history (16 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 06, 2026 | Annual reports | 1338802 | Annual report 2025 | — | |
| Jul 08, 2025 | Annual reports | 1297819 | Annual report 2024 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Annual reports | 1247072 | Annual report 2023 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Annual reports | 1193259 | Annual report 2022 | — | |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Inspections | 2059937 | Non-compliance Follow-up | Finalized | Additional Info Required |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Annual reports | 1117055 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| May 20, 2022 | Enforcement actions | 446542 | SEL (Staff Enforcement Letter) | Active | |
| May 12, 2022 | Inspections | 2056040 | Complaint | Finalized | Additional Info Required |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Violations | 881764 | Effluent | Potential | Inspection |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Annual reports | 1065252 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Annual reports | 982324 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jul 09, 2019 | Annual reports | 958662 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Inspections | 2042383 | B Type compliance | — | Additional Info Required |
| Jul 03, 2018 | Annual reports | 944099 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Annual reports | 883575 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2016 | Annual reports | 853380 | Annual report 2015 | — |
Sources and provenance
| Information | Source | Retrieved or published |
|---|---|---|
| Permit, location, receiving-water text | SMARTS Industrial Application Specific Data | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Permit history | SMARTS Storm Water Applications | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Monitoring results | SMARTS Industrial Parameter Data | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Watershed Boundary Dataset HU2 GeoPackages 15, 16, 18 (WBDHU12) | USGS | 2026-10-22 |
| 2026 California Integrated Report, Appendix A: 2026 303(d) List (final) | SWRCB | 2026-10-22 |
| Final_2026_Rivers_and_Streams + Final_2026_Lakes_and_Reservoirs (FeatureServer 0) | SWRCB GIS | 2026-10-22 |
| SMARTS TMDL requirements | SMARTS | 2026-10-21 |
Relationships computed 2026-10-22 with methods facility_huc12/1, proximity/1, receiving_water/2, tmdl_reference/1, waterbody_huc12_ovl/1, waterbody_huc12_pub/1; proximity threshold 1.0 km.
How to read the evidence labels
- Evidence: SMARTS record Evidence: facility-reported Information as published in SMARTS or reported by the discharger.
- Evidence: identification corroborated The reported receiving-water name identifies one official waterbody and the facility's location is consistent with it. It does not establish a discharge pathway.
- Evidence: candidate, awaiting review Evidence: not confirmed The reported name could match one or more official waterbodies, but no identification has been confirmed; nothing is assigned without review.
- Evidence: spatial Evidence: geographic proximity Derived from the reported location only.
- Evidence: SMARTS-reported Source records whose links to official references are not yet reviewed.
- Evidence: unavailable The information could not be loaded or is not in the sources.
Records are shown as published and are not compliance determinations. How geographic context is derived.