Pacific Recycling, Inc.
Cleaner Air Oregon ProfilePacific Recycling, Inc.
Cleaner Air Oregon (CAO) is a health-based permitting program that regulates emissions of toxic air contaminants from facilities based on risk to nearby communities. CAO requires facilities to report toxic air contaminant emissions, assess potential health risks to people nearby and reduce toxic air contaminant risk if it exceeds legal limits.
As part of the Cleaner Air Oregon process, each facility has a dedicated web page to provide communities access to facility information and updates on where it is involved in the process.
- Each step of the CAO risk assessment process has a section that includes LRAPA's communications and deliverables from the facility.
- A color-coded graphic shows where a facility is in the Cleaner Air Oregon Process.
- For additional information and history of the program, visit the DEQ Cleaner Air Oregon website.
| Document Type | Anticipated Submittal Date | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|
| Emissions Inventory | 2/6/2026 | TBD |
| Modeling Protocol | TBD | TBD |
| Risk Assessment Report | TBD | TBD |
| Risk Reduction Plan | TBD | TBD |
| CAO Completed | TBD | TBD |
Emissions Inventory
For an introduction to emissions inventories and why they matter, please see EPA’s Fact Sheet. A facility-specific emissions inventory timeline and associated documents are linked below.
August 30, 2024: LRAPA calls Pacific Recycling, Inc into the program
- LRAPA's call in letter to Pacific Recycling, Inc.
- LRAPA's extension approval to Pacific Recycling, Inc.
January 28, 2025: Pacific Recycling, Inc submits Emission Inventory to LRAPA
- Pacific Recycling's Emission Inventory
February 6, 2026: Pacific Recycling, Inc. submits a revised emissions inventory to adjust for removing plans to add a dry filtration control device and add a used-oil heater in new emission inventory.
- Pacific Recycling's Updated Emission Inventory Letter
- Pacific Recycling's AQ520 Form
Modeling Protocol & Risk Assessment
This section will be updated when the facility submits a modeling protocol and risk assessment work plan for approval and then completes a risk assessment. The risk assessment calculates the risk posed to the community by the facility’s air emissions.
Risk Assessment Report
This section will be updated when the facility submits a risk assessment report presenting the results of modeling and calculating health risks from the facility. The risk assessment report undergoes public review.
Risk Reduction Plan
If modeling shows elevated risks, this section will be updated when the facility submits a plan to install pollution controls or take other actions to reduce risks below Cleaner Air Oregon benchmarks. The risk reduction plan undergoes public review.
CAO Progress Completed
This section will be updated when the facility completes all Cleaner Air Oregon requirements, including required emissions reductions and permitting actions. The facility’s updated permit will ensure ongoing compliance.
FACILITY
Pacific Recycling is a scrap metal recycling facility that is licensed as an automobile dismantler by the Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division since 1997. End of Life Vehicle (ELV) shredding began on site in late 2014 with the installation of a hammermill and material sorting technology. They also have a waste tire storage permit. All fluids from ELV's are drained and recovered before shredding, including gas and oil, coolant, and refrigerant. All fluids are sent to off site recycling facilities. Other activities include torch cutting and burning larger pieces of metal and heavy equipment into smaller, manageable material so it can be run through the shredder safely.
Site Address
3300 Cross Street
Eugene, OR 97402
Current Air Permit
Permit type: Simple ACPD
Source Number: 206460
LRAPA Contact
Chris Coulter
541-736-1056, ext. 235