VAN CAN COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,909 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $1,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1226 MANUFACTURERS ROW
TRENTON, TN 38382
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- GIBSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332431
- Inspections
- 5 · last Apr 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,500 · last Dec 2, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110004994631
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,804 | — |
| 2016 | 10,331 | +32% |
| 2017 | 7,909 | -23% |
| 2018 | 6,799 | -14% |
| 2019 | 4,440 | -35% |
| 2020 | 7,886 | +78% |
| 2021 | 8,419 | +7% |
| 2022 | 3,372 | -60% |
| 2023 | 2,871 | -15% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,527 | 1,527 | — | — | 9,058 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 835 | 835 | — | — | 4,970 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 384 | 384 | — | — | 2,401 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 125 | 125 | — | — | 293 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,769 | 1,769 | — | — | 10,951 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,022 | 1,022 | — | — | 6,187 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 449 | 449 | — | — | 2,872 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 132 | 132 | — | — | 1,002 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,976 | 3,976 | — | — | 16,364 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,069 | 3,069 | — | — | 10,715 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,041 | 1,041 | — | — | 4,376 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 185 | 185 | — | — | 368 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 148 | 148 | — | — | 293 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,263 | 3,263 | — | — | 21,392 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,241 | 3,241 | — | — | 17,118 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 831 | 831 | — | — | 5,772 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 223 | 223 | — | — | 544 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 204 | 204 | — | — | 777 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 124 | 124 | — | — | 152 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,173 | 3,173 | — | — | 14,436 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 816 | 816 | — | — | 3,821 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 256 | 256 | — | — | 662 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 195 | 195 | — | — | 517 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,824 | 2,824 | — | — | 12,416 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,752 | 2,752 | — | — | 16,532 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 699 | 699 | — | — | 4,382 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 213 | 213 | — | — | 539 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 198 | 198 | — | — | 502 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 113 | 113 | — | — | 297 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,310 | 3,310 | — | — | 26,868 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,287 | 3,287 | — | — | 17,273 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 748 | 748 | — | — | 7,232 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 234 | 234 | — | — | 412 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 209 | 209 | — | — | 445 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 121 | 121 | — | — | 213 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,913 | 4,913 | — | — | 21,618 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,757 | 3,757 | — | — | 15,202 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,270 | 1,270 | — | — | 5,674 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 261 | 261 | — | — | 825 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 130 | 130 | — | — | 404 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,261 | 3,261 | — | — | 25,932 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,214 | 3,214 | — | — | 23,719 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 5,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 221 | 221 | — | — | 1,937 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 108 | 108 | — | — | 952 |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 539 | 19,112 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 4,382 | 17,016 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 12,416 | 162,178 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 297 | 10,133 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 16,532 | 79,414 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 502 | 17,759 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TRADEBE TREATMENT
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 151 | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 120 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 292 | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 7,824 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 19,044 | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 62 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 261 | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 184 | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 5,030 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 12,243 | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 2,106 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 5,126 | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jul 14, 2021 | — | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.