Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.
9016 NORWALK BL, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA, 90670
562111 — Solid Waste Collection
Summary
UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 11 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 5621 within CA. Peer group: 544 employers. This establishment has 0 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 222 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 UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 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 UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC., 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 UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. locations in the same state.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
Independent monitor required. First case: 2010-08-01. Most recent: 2011-05-24. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Veterans AffairsSOLID WASTE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES.contract · Last action 2025-09-17$528,640
- Department of Veterans Affairs-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - OPTION PERIOD 4contract · Last action 2024-07-02$237,525
- Department of Veterans AffairsSOLID WASTE SERVICEScontract · Last action 2025-02-28$160,366
- Department of Veterans AffairsTRASH PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL FOR VALBHS IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2013-02-21$156,097
- Department of Veterans Affairs'IGF::OT::IGF'' WASTE PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL AT VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM -- RELOCATION OF DUMPSTERScontract · Last action 2020-01-03$153,431
- Department of Veterans Affairs'IGF::OT::IGF'' WASTE PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL AT VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM -- OPTY 2contract · Last action 2016-09-23$148,310
- Department of Veterans AffairsTRASH PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL FOR VALBHScontract · Last action 2012-02-28$139,677
- Department of Veterans Affairs'IGF::OT::IGF'' WASTE PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL AT VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - OPTY 3contract · Last action 2019-03-25$139,238
- Department of Veterans Affairs'IGF::OT::IGF'' EXERCISE OF THE 1ST OPTION PERIOD - SOLID WASTE PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL AT VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2017-03-15$131,647
- Department of Veterans Affairs'IGF::OT::IGF'' SOLID WASTE PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL AT VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2016-03-01$129,220
- Department of Veterans AffairsSOLID WASTE CORRECTION AND DISPOSAL FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2021-02-03$121,456
- Department of Veterans AffairsSOLID WASTE CORRECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - OPTION PERIOD 2contract · Last action 2026-02-10$120,085
- Department of Veterans AffairsSOLID WASTE CORRECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM -- EXERCISE OF OPTION PERIOD 2contract · Last action 2025-08-12$119,886
- Department of Veterans AffairsSOLID WASTE CORRECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (EMS) -- OPTION PERIOD 1contract · Last action 2021-12-22$114,058
- Department of Veterans AffairsTRASH PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2013-07-31$113,597
- Department of AgricultureRECREATION - RECREATION SITE TRASH SERVICES, JEMEZ RANGER DISTRICTcontract · Last action 2024-10-30$81,117
- Department of Veterans Affairs''IGF::OT::IGF'' TRASH PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL FOR VALBHScontract · Last action 2014-07-31$70,545
- Department of Veterans Affairs-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - OPTION PERIOD 4contract · Last action 2026-01-27$68,239
- Department of Veterans AffairsWASTE REMOVAL SERVICEScontract · Last action 2025-03-14$60,000
- Department of Veterans Affairs-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - OPTION PERIOD 3contract · Last action 2022-09-02$57,574
- Department of Veterans AffairsSOLID WASTE CORRECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM -- EXERCISE OF OPTION PERIOD 2contract · Last action 2021-08-12$57,574
- Department of Veterans AffairsSOLID WASTE CORRECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (ENGINEER) -- EXERCISE OF OPTION PERIOD 1contract · Last action 2020-09-01$55,000
- Department of AgricultureJEMEZ RD RECREATION TRASH SERVICEScontract · Last action 2025-07-08$37,764
- Department of AgricultureSANTA FE JEMEZ TRASH COLLECTIONcontract · Last action 2023-10-11$34,708
- Department of Agriculture2020 JEMEZ RD TRASH COLLECTIONcontract · Last action 2020-07-29$29,861
- Department of Veterans AffairsSOLID WASTE CORRECTION AND DISPOSAL (ENGINEERING)contract · Last action 2020-05-26$29,759
- Department of Veterans AffairsSOLID WASTE CORRECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (ENGINEER)contract · Last action 2020-09-21$22,372
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF D3 TRASH COLLECTION FOR RECREATIONAL SITES, FY-19 SEASONAL SERVICE DATES MAY 12, 2019-SEPTEMBER 14, 2019contract · Last action 2019-05-03$20,044
- Department of AgricultureD3 RECREATIONAL SITES TRASH PICKUP, FY-18 1.) 18 WEEKS OF TRASH PICK UP AT DISTRICT RECREATION SITES. 2.) SEE ATTACHED FOR SITES, DATES AND REQUIREMENT'S. 3.) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PURCHASE ORDER SHALL NOT EXCEED $19,247.40. IGF::OT::IGF::contract · Last action 2018-01-29$19,247
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF PORTABLE LATRINEScontract · Last action 2016-04-12$14,202
- Department of AgriculturePORTABLE TOILETS FOR THE NEW ICP - 2350 MULBERRY AVE, RIVERSIDE CA. VND REQUISITION REQUEST: PASS TO WARRANT CARD HOLDER: VIRGINIA RODRIGUEZ.contract · Last action 2019-06-14$7,320
- Department of AgricultureVALLEY FIRE CA-BDF-010610 S#25,26,54 WHITE HOUSE SANITATION SERVICE WASTEcontract · Last action 2018-08-01$4,770
- Department of the InteriorBAND - TRASH SERVICEScontract · Last action 2018-04-23$2,730
- Department of Veterans AffairsSOLID WASTE CORRECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2023-08-01$0
- Department of Veterans Affairs'IGF::OT::IGF'' SOLID WASTE PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL AT VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2018-07-17$0
- Department of Veterans AffairsTRASH PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL FOR VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2014-08-01$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 562111 - SOLID WASTE COLLECTION. Last action: 2026-02-10. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-26 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, 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.
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Frequently asked
- What is UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. operates in the solid waste collection industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5. UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 5.21 compared to an industry average of 4.