Establishment profile
GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC.
625 CHARLES ST., SAN JOSE, CA, 95112
Operated by GreenWaste Recovery, LLC · 1 of 5 establishments
562111 — Solid Waste Collection
EIN 680249188
Summary
GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC. has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $21,050 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 543 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $21,050 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3999(B) | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2018 |
| 3314(C) | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2018 |
| 3328(F) | 1 | 1 | $3,375 | Jun 2017 | Jun 2017 |
| 342(A) | 1 | 1 | $3,250 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2018 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0023 | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 |
| 3328(B) | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2018 |
| 3203(A) | 1 | 1 | $375 | Jun 2017 | Jun 2017 |
| 5162(A) | 1 | 1 | $300 | Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 |
| 5144 C01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 |
| 5447 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 5621 within CA. Peer group: 543 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 266 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2017 | Arm,Burn,Caught In,Conveyor,Conveyor Belt,Elbow,Lockout/Tagout,Machine Guarding,Roller Conveyor | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 12, 2017 | Amputation,Caught Between,Equipment Failure,Jack,Thumb | 1 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for GreenWaste Recovery, LLC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other GreenWaste Recovery, LLC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 8 cases · 4 ULP · 4 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-RC-371768 | Representation election | Aug 2025 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-287287 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2021 | Apr 2022 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-286761 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2021 | Mar 2022 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-282287 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2021 | Mar 2022 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-271989 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2021 | Mar 2021 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-RC-260301 | Representation election | May 2020 | Aug 2020 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-RC-179077 | Representation election | Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-RD-001553 | Representation election | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC 610 E GISH RD · SAN JOSE, CA, 95112 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC 625 CHARLES STREET · SAN JOSE, CA, 95112 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefenseORD MILITARY COMMUNITY(OMC) REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES: SCHEDULED, UNSCHEDULED, INCIDENTAL SERVICES FOR A 12-MONTH BASE YEAR AND FOUR (4) 12-MONTH OPTION YEARS.contract · Last action 2025-08-18$1,305,221
- Department of DefenseSOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE POM OMC, CALIFORNIA.contract · Last action 2026-01-22$160,189
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 562111 - SOLID WASTE COLLECTION. Last action: 2026-01-22. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-25 | Planned | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 2017-10-05 | Accident | 4 | — | $14,000 | |
| 2017-04-18 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $3,750 | |
| 2007-09-21 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $3,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC. is one of 5 establishments rolled up under the parent organization GreenWaste Recovery, LLC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of GreenWaste Recovery, LLC across all 5 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in solid waste collection within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- ALAMEDA COUNTY INDUSTRIES, INCSAN LEANDRO — 3 federal enforcement records
- PENINSULA SANITARY SERVICE, INC.PALO ALTO — 3 federal enforcement records
- MID VALLEY DISPOSALFRESNO — 3 federal enforcement records
- RECOLOGY SONOMA MARINPETALUMA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GREEN WASTE RECOVERY, INC.SAN JOSE — 2 federal enforcement records
- E.J. HARRISON & SONS INC.VENTURA — 2 federal enforcement records
- ANGELUS WESTERN PAPER FIBERS INCLOS ANGELES — 2 federal enforcement records
- DBW METALS RECYCLINGANAHEIM — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.SAN JOSE — 2 federal enforcement records
- MISSION TRAIL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.LOS ALTOS — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by GreenWaste Recovery, LLC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- GREENWASTE RECOVERY, INC.SANTA CRUZ, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GREENWASTE RECOVERY, INC.SAN JOSE, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GREENWASTE RECOVERY INCPETALUMA, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GREENWASTE RECOVERY, INC.SAN JOSE, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All GreenWaste Recovery, LLC locationsParent rollup
- Solid Waste CollectionAll employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Solid Waste Collection in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup GreenWaste Recovery, LLC, which operates 5 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $21,050 in total penalties.
- How does GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC. operates in the solid waste collection industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5. GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 3.34 compared to an industry average of 4.