SA Recycling LLC
Active WDID 8 30MR000076 Santa Ana, Orange County Region 8 · Santa Ana
At a glance
- Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
- Active Region 8 - Scrap Metal Permit
- Region 8 scrap metal permit · Permits and applications
- Location Evidence: facility-reported
- Santa Ana, Orange County
- Region 8 · Santa Ana · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Santa Ana Gardens Channel (as reported by the facility)
- Evidence: not confirmed 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
- 317 distinct results, 8 reporting years (2018 to 2025)
- Most recent sample Nov 15, 2025 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 2 inspections · 2 violation records · 2 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
- 33.74858, -117.89356
- Precision
- 5 decimal places
- Shared point
- 2 permits report this exact point
- Matches application record
- same
Facility location as reported by the discharger in SMARTS; not a discharge point or outfall.
- Facility address
- 1804 1908 W 5th St, Santa Ana 92703
- Regional Water Board
- 8 — Santa Ana
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Greenville Banning Channel-Santa Ana River HUC12 180702031003
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
- Region 8 - Scrap Metal Permit
- Application type
- Region 8 scrap metal permit
- Status
- Active
- Operator
- SA Recycling LLC
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 5093-Scrap and Waste Materials
- Application ID
- 499966
- NOI processed
- Sep 18, 2018
- Last certified
- Dec 18, 2018
- Facility size
- 2.61 Acres
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 499966 | Region 8 - Scrap Metal Permit | Active | Sep 18, 2018 | — | Dec 18, 2018 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Santa Ana Gardens Channel
- Discharges directly / indirectly
- Y / N (as answered in the permit application)
Evidence: not confirmed Not matchable to a single waterbody
Receiving-water text as reported by the discharger in SMARTS; no waterbody identification has been confirmed.
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.
317 distinct measurements across 19 parameters, most recent sample Nov 15, 2025.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 13 | 0 | Oct 14, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 2024 | 26 | 13 | 0 | Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| 2023 | 39 | 13 | 0 | Dec 22, 2023 | Feb 01, 2024 |
| 2022 | 52 | 13 | 0 | Nov 08, 2022 | Feb 24, 2023 |
| 2021 | 39 | 13 | 0 | Oct 26, 2021 | Mar 29, 2022 |
| 2020 | 26 | 13 | 0 | Dec 28, 2020 | Mar 10, 2021 |
| 2019 | 69 | 17 | 0 | Dec 04, 2019 | Apr 06, 2020 |
| 2018 | 40 | 14 | 0 | Jan 12, 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 24 | 0 | Jan 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
| Cadmium, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 24 | 14 | Jan 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | mg/L | 24 | 0 | Jan 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
| Copper, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 24 | 2 | Jan 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
| Electrical Conductivity @ 25 Deg. C | umhos/cm | 24 | 0 | Jan 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
| Iron, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 24 | 1 | Jan 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
| Lead, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 24 | 5 | Jan 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
| Nickel, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 24 | 3 | Jan 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 24 | 17 | Jan 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
| pH | SU | 24 | 0 | Jan 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
| Turbidity | NTU | 24 | 0 | Jan 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
| Zinc, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 24 | 1 | Jan 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
Show 7 more parameters
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Total | mg/L | 22 | 16 | Jan 12, 2019 | Mar 13, 2025 | Results |
| Hydrocarbons, Total Petroleum | mg/L | 2 | 2 | Oct 14, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 | Results |
| Cadmium, Dissolved | mg/L | 1 | 1 | Dec 04, 2019 | Dec 04, 2019 | Results |
| Copper, Dissolved | mg/L | 1 | 0 | Dec 04, 2019 | Dec 04, 2019 | Results |
| Lead, Dissolved | mg/L | 1 | 1 | Dec 04, 2019 | Dec 04, 2019 | Results |
| Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Sum | ug/L | 1 | 1 | Feb 14, 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 | Results |
| Zinc, Dissolved | mg/L | 1 | 1 | Dec 04, 2019 | Dec 04, 2019 | Results |
Turbidity results (24 distinct rows, show all)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2025 | Turbidity | .58 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1360754 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Turbidity | 1.71 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1356858 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Turbidity | 7.87 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1328198 | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Turbidity | 99 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1327680 | |
| Feb 01, 2024 | Turbidity | 12.39 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | A2130B | 1276789 | |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Turbidity | 13.98 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | A2130B | 1274994 | |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Turbidity | 15.18 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | A2130B | 1275101 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Turbidity | 13 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1233298 | |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Turbidity | 3.52 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1227986 | |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Turbidity | 20.5 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1220962 | |
| Nov 08, 2022 | Turbidity | 32.3 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1218102 | |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Turbidity | 4.83 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1180690 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Turbidity | 1.61 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1174716 | |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Turbidity | 22.9 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1171235 | |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Turbidity | 82 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1146833 | |
| Dec 28, 2020 | Turbidity | 68 | NTU | Infiltration/Groundwater | Rain Event | GRAB | 1142198 | |
| Apr 06, 2020 | Turbidity | 16.5 | NTU | Effluent | Rain Event | GRAB | 1106622 | |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Turbidity | 48.4 | NTU | Effluent | Rain Event | GRAB | 1108744 | |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Turbidity | 48.6 | NTU | Effluent | Rain Event | GRAB | 1106620 | |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Turbidity | 45.4 | NTU | Effluent | Rain Event | GRAB | 1097086 | |
| Dec 04, 2019 | Turbidity | 39.6 | NTU | Effluent | Rain Event | GRAB | 1097077 | |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Turbidity | 23.5 | NTU | Effluent | Rain Event | GRAB | 1046560 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Turbidity | 98.4 | NTU | Effluent | Rain Event | GRAB | 1040953 | |
| Jan 12, 2019 | Turbidity | 17.28 | NTU | Effluent | Rain Event | GRAB | 1038484 |
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 | 2 | 2 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | May 01, 2019 – May 01, 2019 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 2 | 2 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Jun 10, 2019 – Jun 15, 2021 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 2 | inspections, not findings | May 01, 2019 – Nov 17, 2022 | Oct 21, 2026 | All inspections |
| Annual reports | 0 | certified reports (contents not shown) | — | Oct 21, 2026 | |
| 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 (6 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2022 | Inspections | 2058419 | B Type compliance | Finalized | No Further Action |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Enforcement actions | 440717 | Verbal Communication | Historical | |
| Jun 10, 2019 | Enforcement actions | 433334 | SEL (Staff Enforcement Letter) | Historical | |
| May 01, 2019 | Inspections | 2042957 | B Type compliance | — | Follow-up Inspection Needed |
| May 01, 2019 | Violations | 870193 | Incomplete/Insufficient SWPPP | Violation | Inspection |
| May 01, 2019 | Violations | 870194 | Deficient BMP Implementation | 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.