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At a Glance

Address: 6520 Georgia Street, Detroit MI 48211
Operator: US Ecology Detroit North, LLC (a subsidiary of Republic Services, Inc.)
Facility Type: Hazardous-waste treatment, storage, and transfer (TSDF) facility handling industrial sludges and liquid wastes
Key Permits: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Site ID MID 985 566 629 | EGLE MiEnviro portal
Violations (2014–2024): Multiple RCRA and air quality enforcement actions (2014–2023), including storage-limit and waste-labeling violations — EPA ECHO records
Jobs Reported: ≈ 75 employees (site estimate from 2023 inspection summary)
Public Funding / Incentives: No Data
Sensitive Receptors (1 mile): Residential blocks along E. Davison and Mount Elliott; Chrysler Elementary and Parks Middle School within exposure radius (EPA EJScreen)
Known Issues: Hazardous-waste storage odors, leachate management, truck traffic on Georgia and Davison streets
Data Sources: EGLE MiEnviro, EPA ECHO, RCRAInfo Facility Search, BridgeDetroit, Planet Detroit
Last Updated: October 2025

Facility Overview

US Ecology Detroit North, formerly known as Dynecol, Inc., operates at 6520 Georgia Street in Detroit’s industrial east side. The site has functioned as a licensed hazardous-waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF) since the early 1980s under EPA ID MID 985 566 629.
The facility accepts liquid and semi-solid industrial wastes for chemical treatment and off-site disposal. In 2022, US Ecology was acquired by Republic Services, Inc., which continues operations under the US Ecology brand.

The plant sits in a dense industrial corridor that includes metal processing, waste handling, and automotive suppliers, bordered by residential neighborhoods to the north and west.

Environmental Record

EPA and EGLE records show recurring compliance issues linked to container management and air emissions from storage tanks. The facility’s RCRA Info record lists notices of violation for inadequate labeling and secondary containment (2018, 2020) and for exceeding permit limits on temporary storage volume (2019).
EGLE MiEnviro documents include inspection reports and waste analysis plan updates filed through 2024.

According to EPA ECHO, US Ecology North has undergone regular inspections every one to two years and received multiple informal enforcement actions but no federal consent order. Emissions are monitored for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hydrogen chloride vapors from tank vents equipped with scrubbers.

Community Impact

Neighborhood residents have reported strong chemical odors and truck traffic associated with the Georgia Street plant. Local reporting by BridgeDetroit and Planet Detroit has highlighted concerns about long-term exposure to fumes and heavy-truck noise.
EPA EJScreen maps indicate that nearby census tracts rank in the 95th percentile nationwide for air-toxics cancer risk. Residents and environmental groups have urged more transparent reporting of waste streams and shipment records and advocated for independent air sampling in 2025.

Status & Sources

As of October 2025, the facility operates under active RCRA TSDF permit coverage with ongoing state inspections. EPA ECHO lists the site as “Significant Non-Complier” for 2023 but returning to compliance in 2024. Future oversight includes an EGLE review of tank emission controls and updated waste storage plans.

Sources:

EPA RCRA Info Facility Record – MID 985 566 629
EPA ECHO Facility Report – US Ecology Detroit North
EGLE MiEnviro Inspection Documents
BridgeDetroit – Detroit industrial corridor coverage
Planet Detroit – Environmental reporting on hazardous-waste sites
EPA EJScreen Tool – Census Tract 48213010300