Appliance Recycling Centers America
Terminated WDID 4 19I010721 Compton, Los Angeles County Region 4 · Los Angeles
At a glance
- Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
- Terminated Industrial
- Notice of Intent (WDID code I) · Permits and applications
- Location Evidence: facility-reported
- Compton, Los Angeles County
- Region 4 · Los Angeles · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Compton Creek (as reported by the facility)
- Evidence: identification corroborated Compton Creek Details
- Identified receiving water on the 2026 303(d) list
- Yes · 8 Appendix A decisions, category 5 Evidence: State-published
- Describes the waterbody, not this facility · Waterbody profile
- 2026 Integrated Report waters within 1.0 km Evidence: geographic proximity
- 2 waterbodies; 1 on the 2026 303(d) list
- Proximity only; not a discharge pathway · Nearby waterbodies
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 72 distinct results, 1 reporting year (2015 to 2015)
- Most recent sample May 09, 2016 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 2 inspections · 4 violation records · 3 enforcement actions
- 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
- 33.87646, -118.22485
- 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
- 1920 S Acacia Ave, Compton 90220
- Regional Water Board
- 4 — Los Angeles
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Compton Creek-Los Angeles River HUC12 180701050402
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
- Terminated
- Operator
- Appliance Recycling Centers of America
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 5093-Scrap and Waste Materials
- Application ID
- 190019
- NOI processed
- Nov 03, 1993
- Termination effective
- Sep 01, 2017
- Last certified
- Feb 09, 2017
- Facility size
- 3 Acres
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190019 | Industrial | Terminated | Nov 03, 1993 | Sep 01, 2017 | Feb 09, 2017 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Compton Creek
- Discharges directly / indirectly
- N / Y (as answered in the permit application)
Evidence: identification corroborated Compton Creek CAR4051501019990202111430
Receiving water reported by facility — waterbody identification corroborated by geographic evidence.
Nearest distance from the reported facility location: 309 m. Method receiving_water/2.
2026 Integrated Report status Evidence: State-published
Compton Creek is on the 2026 Clean Water Act section 303(d) list (8 Appendix A decisions; category 5).
| Pollutant | Category | Listing decision | TMDL requirement | Decision ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | 5 | List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 153906 |
| Benthic Community Effects | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 153905 |
| Copper | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL) | 5B · Los Angeles River Metals (13) | 89976 |
| Indicator Bacteria | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL) | 5B · Los Angeles River Pathogens (15) | 150286 |
| Lead | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL) | 5B · Los Angeles River Metals (13) | 70408 |
| pH | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL) | 5B · Los Angeles River Nitrogen (11) | 90033 |
| Trash | 5 | List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL) | 5B · Los Angeles River Trash (12) | 70557 |
| Zinc | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL) | 5B · Los Angeles River Metals (13) | 138332 |
Published by the State Water Resources Control Board (2026 California Integrated Report, Appendix A). Listing status is taken from Appendix A only. State Board adoption 2026-02-03; USEPA approval not confirmed. A listing describes the waterbody, not this facility. Waterbody profile.
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.
| Waterbody (2026 Integrated Report) | Distance | 2026 303(d) list | Appendix A decisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Creek CAR4051501019990202111430 | 309 m | listed | 8 |
| Compton Creek, unnamed tributary at Santa Fe Rd CAR4051501020110225144256 | 969 m | not listed | 0 |
Waterbodies within 1.0 km of the reported facility location. Method proximity/1.
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.
72 distinct measurements across 9 parameters, most recent sample May 09, 2016.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 72 | 9 | 0 | Jan 08, 2016 | May 09, 2016 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, Total | mg/L | 8 | 2 | Jan 08, 2016 | May 09, 2016 | Results |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | mg/L | 8 | 1 | Jan 08, 2016 | May 09, 2016 | Results |
| Copper, Dissolved | mg/L | 8 | 1 | Jan 08, 2016 | May 09, 2016 | Results |
| Iron, Total | mg/L | 8 | 1 | Jan 08, 2016 | May 09, 2016 | Results |
| Lead, Total | mg/L | 8 | 3 | Jan 08, 2016 | May 09, 2016 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 8 | 8 | Jan 08, 2016 | May 09, 2016 | Results |
| pH | SU | 8 | 0 | Jan 08, 2016 | May 09, 2016 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 8 | 2 | Jan 08, 2016 | May 09, 2016 | Results |
| Zinc, Total | mg/L | 8 | 0 | Jan 08, 2016 | May 09, 2016 | Results |
All results (72 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 09, 2016 | Aluminum, Total | .151 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Aluminum, Total | 1.19 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 278 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 345 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Copper, Dissolved | .08 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 884535 | ||
| May 09, 2016 | Copper, Dissolved | .11 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 884535 | ||
| May 09, 2016 | Iron, Total | .168 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Iron, Total | 1.59 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Lead, Total | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Lead, Total | .017 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Oil and Grease | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Oil and Grease | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | pH | 6.96 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | pH | 7.19 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 17 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 95 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Zinc, Total | .49 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| May 09, 2016 | Zinc, Total | .437 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Aluminum, Total | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Aluminum, Total | 1.96 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 176 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Copper, Dissolved | .021 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 884535 | ||
| Mar 07, 2016 | Copper, Dissolved | .153 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 884535 | ||
| Mar 07, 2016 | Iron, Total | .105 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Iron, Total | 3.09 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Lead, Total | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Lead, Total | .038 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Oil and Grease | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Oil and Grease | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | pH | 6.87 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | pH | 6.84 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 122 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Zinc, Total | .15 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | Zinc, Total | .892 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Aluminum, Total | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Aluminum, Total | .982 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 6.99 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 884535 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 218 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 884535 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Copper, Dissolved | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 884535 | ||
| Feb 19, 2016 | Copper, Dissolved | .039 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 884535 | ||
| Feb 19, 2016 | Iron, Total | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 884535 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Iron, Total | 1.13 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 884535 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Lead, Total | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Lead, Total | .013 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 884535 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Oil and Grease | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 884535 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Oil and Grease | ND 0 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 884535 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | pH | 6.5 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 884535 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | pH | 6.44 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 884535 |
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 | 4 | 4 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | Jul 02, 1999 – Jan 01, 2017 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 3 | 3 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Mar 14, 2002 – Feb 15, 2017 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 2 | inspections, not findings | Nov 13, 2001 – Dec 06, 2017 | Oct 21, 2026 | All inspections |
| Annual reports | 2 | certified reports (contents not shown) | 2015 – 2016 | 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 (11 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 06, 2017 | Inspections | 2035601 | NOT | — | No Further Action |
| Sep 01, 2017 | Annual reports | 878672 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Feb 15, 2017 | Enforcement actions | 425668 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Historical | |
| Jan 01, 2017 | Violations | 862619 | Enforcement Action | Violation | Internal Report |
| Jul 08, 2016 | Annual reports | 846901 | Annual report 2015 | — | |
| Jun 17, 2010 | Enforcement actions | 404242 | SEL (Staff Enforcement Letter) | Historical | |
| Jan 23, 2009 | Violations | 843558 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Report |
| Mar 14, 2002 | Enforcement actions | 240746 | NTC (Notice to Comply) | Historical | UNKNOWN |
| Nov 13, 2001 | Inspections | 1733818 | B Type compliance | — | Additional Info Required |
| Nov 13, 2001 | Violations | 202885 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Inspection |
| Jul 02, 1999 | Violations | 155836 | Deficient Report | Violation | Inspection |
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.