Safe Way Recycling & Recovery Inc
Active WDID 8 36MR000079 Grand Terrace, San Bernardino 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
- Grand Terrace, San Bernardino County
- Region 8 · Santa Ana · Location · Statewide map
- 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
- 220 distinct results, 7 reporting years (2019 to 2025)
- Most recent sample May 05, 2026 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 1 inspection · 4 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
- 34.01966, -117.33507
- 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
- 21516 Main Street Ste B, Grand Terrace 92313
- Regional Water Board
- 8 — Santa Ana
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- East Etiwanda Creek-Santa Ana River HUC12 180702030804
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
- Safe Way Recycling & Recovery Inc
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 5093-Scrap and Waste Materials
- Application ID
- 515687
- NOI processed
- Jan 08, 2020
- Last certified
- Dec 19, 2019
- Facility size
- 1.65 Acres
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 515687 | Region 8 - Scrap Metal Permit | Active | Jan 08, 2020 | — | Dec 19, 2019 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Riverside Canal
- 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.
220 distinct measurements across 14 parameters, most recent sample May 05, 2026.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 13 | 0 | Feb 16, 2026 | May 05, 2026 |
| 2024 | 52 | 13 | 0 | Feb 06, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| 2023 | 26 | 13 | 0 | Feb 19, 2024 | May 03, 2024 |
| 2022 | 51 | 13 | 0 | Nov 08, 2022 | Jan 14, 2023 |
| 2021 | 26 | 13 | 0 | Dec 14, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| 2020 | 13 | 13 | 0 | Dec 28, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| 2019 | 26 | 13 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | Apr 06, 2020 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 17 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | May 05, 2026 | Results |
| Cadmium, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 17 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | May 05, 2026 | Results |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | mg/L | 17 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | May 05, 2026 | Results |
| Copper, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 17 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | May 05, 2026 | Results |
| Electrical Conductivity @ 25 Deg. C | umhos/cm | 17 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | May 05, 2026 | Results |
| Iron, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 17 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | May 05, 2026 | Results |
| Lead, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 17 | 1 | Mar 12, 2020 | May 05, 2026 | Results |
| Nickel, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 17 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | May 05, 2026 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 17 | 1 | Mar 12, 2020 | May 05, 2026 | Results |
| pH | SU | 17 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | May 05, 2026 | Results |
| Zinc, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 17 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | May 05, 2026 | Results |
| Turbidity | NTU | 16 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | May 05, 2026 | Results |
Show 2 more parameters
All results (220 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2026 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | 180 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1374051 | |
| May 05, 2026 | Cadmium, Total Recoverable | .53 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | A3111B | 1374051 | |
| May 05, 2026 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 21 | mg/L | Effluent | Rain Event | A5220D | 1374051 | |
| May 05, 2026 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 130 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1374051 | |
| May 05, 2026 | Electrical Conductivity @ 25 Deg. C | 52 | umhos/cm | Effluent | Rain Event | A2510B | 1374051 | |
| May 05, 2026 | Hydrocarbons, Total Petroleum | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Rain Event | 8260TPH | 1374051 | |
| May 05, 2026 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 240 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1374051 | |
| May 05, 2026 | Lead, Total Recoverable | 12 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1374051 | |
| May 05, 2026 | Nickel, Total Recoverable | 12 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | A3111B | 1374051 | |
| May 05, 2026 | Oil and Grease | 3.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E1664A | 1374051 | |
| May 05, 2026 | pH | 6.67 | SU | Effluent | Rain Event | A4500HB | 1374051 | |
| May 05, 2026 | Turbidity | 11 | NTU | Effluent | Rain Event | A2130B | 1374051 | |
| May 05, 2026 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | 430 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1374051 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | 2200 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1370581 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Cadmium, Total Recoverable | 2.7 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | A3111B | 1370581 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 480 | mg/L | Effluent | Rain Event | A5220D | 1370581 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 610 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1370581 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Electrical Conductivity @ 25 Deg. C | 100 | umhos/cm | Effluent | Rain Event | A2510B | 1370581 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Hydrocarbons, Total Petroleum | .38 | mg/L | Effluent | Rain Event | 8260TPH | 1370581 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 3800 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1370581 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Lead, Total Recoverable | 120 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1370581 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Nickel, Total Recoverable | 13 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | A3111B | 1370581 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Oil and Grease | 7.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E1664A | 1370581 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | pH | 6.5 | SU | Effluent | Rain Event | A4500HB | 1370581 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Turbidity | 50 | NTU | Effluent | Rain Event | A2130B | 1370581 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | 770 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1370581 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | 1400 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1330540 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Cadmium, Total Recoverable | .69 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1330540 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 42 | mg/L | Effluent | Rain Event | A5220D | 1330540 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 153 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1330540 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Electrical Conductivity @ 25 Deg. C | 56 | umhos/cm | Effluent | Rain Event | A2510B | 1330540 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 1600 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1330540 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Lead, Total Recoverable | 22.8 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1330540 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Nickel, Total Recoverable | 7.6 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1330540 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Oil and Grease | 3.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E1664A | 1330540 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Rain Event | SW8015B | 1330540 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | pH | 8 | SU | Effluent | Rain Event | A4500HB | 1330540 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Turbidity | 23 | NTU | Effluent | Rain Event | A2130B | 1330540 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | 260 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1330540 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | 860 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1329986 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Cadmium, Total Recoverable | 1.8 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1329986 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 440 | mg/L | Effluent | Rain Event | A5220D | 1329986 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 425 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1329986 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Electrical Conductivity @ 25 Deg. C | 130 | umhos/cm | Effluent | Rain Event | A2510B | 1329986 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 1400 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1329986 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Lead, Total Recoverable | 40.5 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1329986 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Nickel, Total Recoverable | 11 | ug/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E200.8 | 1329986 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Oil and Grease | 6.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Rain Event | E1664A | 1329986 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Total | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Rain Event | SW8015B | 1329986 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | pH | 8 | SU | Effluent | Rain Event | A4500HB | 1329986 |
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 | Apr 06, 2020 – Aug 24, 2021 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 2 | 2 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Sep 01, 2021 – Sep 15, 2021 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 1 | inspections, not findings | Aug 24, 2021 – Aug 24, 2021 | 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 (7 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2021 | Enforcement actions | 441602 | SEL (Staff Enforcement Letter) | Historical | |
| Sep 01, 2021 | Enforcement actions | 441523 | SEL (Staff Enforcement Letter) | Historical | |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Inspections | 2052782 | B Type compliance | Finalized | Additional Info Required |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Violations | 877580 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Inspection |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Violations | 877581 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Inspection |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Violations | 877582 | Incomplete/Insufficient SWPPP | Violation | Inspection |
| Apr 06, 2020 | Violations | 877583 | Deficient Report | Violation | Report |
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.