Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,534 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $17,740 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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400 MAIN STREET
TEWKSBURY, MA 01876
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- MIDDLESEX County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 16, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $17,740 · last May 6, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000310057
How This Compares
#52
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#126
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-57% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,625 | — |
| 2016 | 4,879 | +5% |
| 2017 | 4,534 | -7% |
| 2018 | 3,892 | -14% |
| 2019 | 633 | -84% |
| 2020 | 3,104 | +390% |
| 2021 | 2,781 | -10% |
| 2022 | 2,588 | -7% |
| 2023 | 2,556 | -1% |
| 2024 | 1,989 | -22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 866 | 866 | — | — | 5,037 | |
| Methanol | 688 | 688 | — | — | 4,107 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 298 | 298 | — | — | 1,700 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 137 | 137 | — | — | 2,643 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 969 | 969 | — | — | 2,180 | |
| Toluene | 858 | 858 | — | — | 1,613 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 312 | 312 | — | — | 985 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 300 | 300 | — | — | 972 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 117 | 117 | — | — | 902 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,026 | 1,026 | — | — | 1,149 | |
| Methanol | 976 | 976 | — | — | 1,657 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 489 | 489 | — | — | 1,810 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 97 | 97 | — | — | 592 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,099 | 1,099 | — | — | 9,008 | |
| Methanol | 1,043 | 1,043 | — | — | 3,724 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 505 | 505 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 100 | 100 | — | — | 3,852 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 26 | 26 | — | — | 3,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 3,700 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,524 | 1,524 | — | — | 5,944 | |
| Methanol | 1,092 | 1,092 | — | — | 2,836 | |
| n-Hexane | 272 | 272 | — | — | 2,820 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 147 | 147 | — | — | 2,836 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 69 | 69 | — | — | 2,820 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 322 | 322 | — | — | 860 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 311 | 311 | — | — | 2,117 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,562 | 1,562 | — | — | 5,073 | |
| Methanol | 1,083 | 1,083 | — | — | 2,455 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 394 | 394 | — | — | 1,142 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 320 | 320 | — | — | 676 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 262 | 262 | — | — | 460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 191 | 191 | — | — | 1,234 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 80 | 80 | — | — | 651 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,945 | 1,945 | — | — | 4,497 | |
| Methanol | 1,070 | 1,070 | — | — | 3,205 | |
| n-Hexane | 479 | 479 | — | — | 192 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 396 | 396 | — | — | 1,071 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 334 | 334 | — | — | 2,596 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 310 | 310 | — | — | 736 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,652 | 1,652 | — | — | 4,121 | |
| Methanol | 1,129 | 1,129 | — | — | 3,274 | |
| n-Hexane | 694 | 694 | — | — | 411 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 435 | 435 | — | — | 1,700 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 378 | 378 | — | — | 953 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 317 | 317 | — | — | 2,265 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 274 | 274 | — | — | 602 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,590 | 1,590 | — | — | 6,783 | |
| Methanol | 1,356 | 1,356 | — | — | 5,485 | |
| n-Hexane | 538 | 538 | — | — | 474 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 342 | 342 | — | — | 1,405 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 319 | 319 | — | — | 968 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 230 | 230 | — | — | 548 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 183 | 183 | — | — | 1,254 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 67 | 67 | — | — | 547 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
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Certain glycol ethers | 1,700 | — | — | — |
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
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Methanol | 4,107 | — | — | — |
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
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Toluene | 5,037 | — | — | — |
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,171 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 2024 | Nov 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 16, 2024 | Nov 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 16, 2024 | Nov 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 2024 | Nov 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 16, 2024 | Nov 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 2024 | Nov 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2005 | Dec 31, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 2005 | Dec 31, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 1999 | Aug 6, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 1999 | Aug 6, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 6, 1992 | Oct 20, 1992 | Resolved |
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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD981207566-001 · May 6, 2025
$17,740
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD981207566-000 · Jun 17, 1999
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