AK Recycling
Terminated WDID 4 19I025485 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
- Pacific Ocean (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
- 2 waterbodies; 1 on the 2026 303(d) list
- Proximity only; not a discharge pathway · Nearby waterbodies
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 48 distinct results, 4 reporting years (2015 to 2018)
- Most recent sample Nov 29, 2018 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 1 inspection · 0 violation records · 0 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
- 33.88655, -118.21629
- 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
- 1031 S Santa Fe Avenue, Compton 90221
- 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
- AK Recycling
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 5093-Scrap and Waste Materials
- Application ID
- 455425
- NOI processed
- May 21, 2015
- Termination effective
- Dec 22, 2020
- Last certified
- Jul 10, 2017
- Facility size
- 50000 SqFt
- Impervious area
- 98 %
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 455425 | Industrial | Terminated | May 21, 2015 | Dec 22, 2020 | Jul 10, 2017 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Pacific Ocean
- 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
290 official waterbodies share 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.
| Waterbody (2026 Integrated Report) | Distance | 2026 303(d) list | Appendix A decisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Creek, unnamed tributary at Santa Fe Rd CAR4051501020110225144256 | 79 m | not listed | 0 |
| Compton Creek CAR4051501019990202111430 | 945 m | listed | 8 |
Waterbodies within 1.0 km of the reported facility location. Method proximity/1.
SMARTS TMDL records Evidence: SMARTS-reported
SMARTS TMDL record as reported for this facility; it is not a determination that the TMDL applies to the facility.
| TMDL | Waterbody (as reported) | Parameter | Limit | Type | Period | Due | Discharges to TMDL water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles River Metals TMDL | Los Angeles River and Los Angeles River Tributaries | Copper, Total | .06749 mg/L | NEL instantaneous | FINAL | 2020-07-01 | Y |
| Los Angeles River Metals TMDL | Los Angeles River and Los Angeles River Tributaries | Lead, Total | .094 mg/L | NEL instantaneous | FINAL | 2020-07-01 | Y |
| Los Angeles River Metals TMDL | Los Angeles River and Los Angeles River Tributaries | Zinc, Total | .159 mg/L | NEL instantaneous | FINAL | 2020-07-01 | Y |
3 records. Links between these records and specific TMDL projects or listed waterbodies have not been reviewed and are not shown.
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.
48 distinct measurements across 10 parameters, most recent sample Nov 29, 2018.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 10 | 10 | 0 | Nov 29, 2018 | Nov 29, 2018 |
| 2017 | 10 | 10 | 0 | Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 |
| 2016 | 20 | 10 | 0 | Jan 09, 2017 | Feb 06, 2017 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 | 0 | Jan 05, 2016 | Jan 05, 2016 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, Total | mg/L | 5 | 0 | Jan 05, 2016 | Nov 29, 2018 | Results |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | mg/L | 5 | 0 | Jan 05, 2016 | Nov 29, 2018 | Results |
| Iron, Total | mg/L | 5 | 0 | Jan 05, 2016 | Nov 29, 2018 | Results |
| Lead, Total | mg/L | 5 | 0 | Jan 05, 2016 | Nov 29, 2018 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 5 | 2 | Jan 05, 2016 | Nov 29, 2018 | Results |
| pH | SU | 5 | 0 | Jan 05, 2016 | Nov 29, 2018 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 5 | 0 | Jan 05, 2016 | Nov 29, 2018 | Results |
| Zinc, Total | mg/L | 5 | 0 | Jan 05, 2016 | Nov 29, 2018 | Results |
| Copper, Total | mg/L | 4 | 0 | Jan 09, 2017 | Nov 29, 2018 | Results |
| Nickel, Total | mg/L | 4 | 0 | Jan 09, 2017 | Nov 29, 2018 | Results |
All results (48 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2018 | Aluminum, Total | .453 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1032094 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 74.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220C | 1032094 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Copper, Total | .0646 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1032094 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Iron, Total | 3.24 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1032094 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Lead, Total | .0613 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1032094 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Nickel, Total | .018 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1032094 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Oil and Grease | 2.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1032094 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1032094 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 17.3 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1032094 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Zinc, Total | .712 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1032094 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Aluminum, Total | .108 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 999758 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 21.6 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220C | 999758 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Copper, Total | .026 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 999758 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Iron, Total | .833 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 999758 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Lead, Total | .0112 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 999758 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Nickel, Total | .00715 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 999758 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Oil and Grease | 1.6 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 999758 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 999758 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 10 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 999758 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Zinc, Total | .38 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 999758 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | Aluminum, Total | .918 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 947023 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 224 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220C | 947023 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | Copper, Total | .137 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 947023 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | Iron, Total | 1.89 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 947023 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | Lead, Total | .0867 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 947023 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | Nickel, Total | .0329 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 947023 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | Oil and Grease | 14.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 947023 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 947023 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 48.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 947023 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | Zinc, Total | 1.06 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 947023 | |
| Jan 09, 2017 | Aluminum, Total | .662 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 947020 | |
| Jan 09, 2017 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 493 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220C | 947020 | |
| Jan 09, 2017 | Copper, Total | .11 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 947020 | |
| Jan 09, 2017 | Iron, Total | 1.59 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 947020 | |
| Jan 09, 2017 | Lead, Total | .0616 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 947020 | |
| Jan 09, 2017 | Nickel, Total | .0464 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 947020 | |
| Jan 09, 2017 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 947020 | |
| Jan 09, 2017 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 947020 | |
| Jan 09, 2017 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 17.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 947020 | |
| Jan 09, 2017 | Zinc, Total | 1.54 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 947020 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | Aluminum, Total | 1.15 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 868411 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 13.2 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220C | 868411 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | Iron, Total | 1.92 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 868411 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | Lead, Total | .084 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 868411 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 868411 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | pH | 5.8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 868411 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 39.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 868411 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | Zinc, Total | .419 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | EPA 200.7 | 868411 |
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 | 0 | 0 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | — | Oct 21, 2026 | |
| Enforcement actions | 0 | 0 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | — | Oct 21, 2026 | |
| Inspections | 1 | inspections, not findings | Aug 04, 2016 – Aug 04, 2016 | Oct 21, 2026 | All inspections |
| Annual reports | 6 | certified reports (contents not shown) | 2015 – 2020 | 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 (7 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2020 | Annual reports | 1064730 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Annual reports | 981763 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jul 10, 2019 | Annual reports | 958089 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Annual reports | 943535 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2017 | Annual reports | 883096 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Aug 04, 2016 | Inspections | 2033554 | MS4 Audit Type | — | No Further Action |
| Jul 08, 2016 | Annual reports | 842093 | 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.