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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 25,105 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
347 CENTRAL AVE
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101
View on map ↗ - County
- WARREN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000380294
How This Compares
#96
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#2,508
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+23% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18,666 | — |
| 2016 | 24,253 | +30% |
| 2017 | 25,105 | +4% |
| 2018 | 24,996 | -0% |
| 2019 | 581 | -98% |
| 2020 | 17,049 | +2834% |
| 2021 | 19,545 | +15% |
| 2022 | 20,750 | +6% |
| 2023 | 21,424 | +3% |
| 2024 | 22,899 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 819 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,087 | 11,087 | — | — | 75,520 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,900 | 5,900 | — | — | 69,970 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,961 | 1,961 | — | — | 40,346 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,881 | 1,881 | — | — | 6,255 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,173 | 1,173 | — | — | 18,709 | |
| Methanol | 425 | 425 | — | — | 633 | |
| Cumene | 186 | 186 | — | — | 901 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 161 | 161 | — | — | 2,359 | |
| Naphthalene | 125 | 125 | — | — | 2,271 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,064 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,788 | 9,788 | — | — | 73,441 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,474 | 5,474 | — | — | 67,297 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,792 | 1,792 | — | — | 38,776 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,764 | 1,764 | — | — | 6,795 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,191 | 1,191 | — | — | 19,330 | |
| Toluene | 763 | 763 | — | — | 178 | |
| Methanol | 341 | 341 | — | — | 446 | |
| Cumene | 170 | 170 | — | — | 780 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 140 | 140 | — | — | 3,599 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 566 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 767 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,881 | 9,881 | — | — | 55,252 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,157 | 5,157 | — | — | 48,639 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,739 | 1,739 | — | — | 27,957 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,656 | 1,656 | — | — | 5,124 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,088 | 1,088 | — | — | 18,494 | |
| Toluene | 608 | 608 | — | — | 143 | |
| Methanol | 337 | 337 | — | — | 220 | |
| Cumene | 165 | 165 | — | — | 403 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 119 | 119 | — | — | 3,252 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 95 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 574 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,262 | 9,262 | — | — | 58,277 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,955 | 4,955 | — | — | 51,897 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,682 | 1,682 | — | — | 30,082 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,594 | 1,594 | — | — | 4,482 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,054 | 1,054 | — | — | 17,369 | |
| Toluene | 440 | 440 | — | — | 150 | |
| Methanol | 436 | 436 | — | — | 1,542 | |
| Naphthalene | 116 | 116 | — | — | 3,015 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 999 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 83 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,853 | 6,853 | — | — | 54,626 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,962 | 4,962 | — | — | 48,475 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,705 | 1,705 | — | — | 3,543 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,663 | 1,663 | — | — | 28,796 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,046 | 1,046 | — | — | 12,480 | |
| Toluene | 435 | 435 | — | — | 132 | |
| Methanol | 262 | 262 | — | — | 1,668 | |
| Naphthalene | 114 | 114 | — | — | 2,384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 928 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 675 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 673 | |
| Toluene | 443 | 443 | — | — | 137 | |
| Naphthalene | 138 | 138 | — | — | 2,259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,038 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 56 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 563 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,032 | 14,032 | — | — | 58,556 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,854 | 5,854 | — | — | 55,532 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,163 | 2,163 | — | — | 32,309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,899 | 1,899 | — | — | 3,765 | |
| Toluene | 746 | 746 | — | — | 79 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 222 | 222 | — | — | 10,384 | |
| Naphthalene | 80 | 80 | — | — | 1,709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 566 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,085 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,180 | 14,180 | — | — | 103,362 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,796 | 5,796 | — | — | 119,803 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,197 | 2,197 | — | — | 55,459 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,875 | 1,875 | — | — | 2,889 | |
| Toluene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 85 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 222 | 222 | — | — | 27,490 | |
| Naphthalene | 80 | 80 | — | — | 1,024 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 491 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 794 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13,370 | 13,370 | — | — | 88,608 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,250 | 5,250 | — | — | 92,211 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,028 | 2,028 | — | — | 45,836 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,729 | 1,729 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 954 | 954 | — | — | 1,611 | |
| Toluene | 688 | 688 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 160 | 160 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 74 | 74 | — | — | 922 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 422 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 740 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,810 | 10,810 | — | — | 72,274 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,745 | 3,745 | — | — | 76,191 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,435 | 1,435 | — | — | 43,326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,250 | 1,250 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 751 | 751 | — | — | 1,856 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3 | |
| Cumene | 116 | 116 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 59 | 59 | — | — | 448 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3,781 | 2,474 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 26,559 | 39,106 | 1,240 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 13,052 | 5,657 |
| Methanol | — | — | 188 | 445 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 161,248 | 69,811 | 5,709 |
| Cumene | — | — | 235 | 666 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 1,683 | 588 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 69,572 | 398 |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,893 | 466 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 5,657 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 13,052 | — |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 445 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | 188 | — |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 488 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 331 | — | — | — |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 398 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 69,572 | — |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2,474 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3,781 | — |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 588 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 1,683 | — |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,240 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 39,106 | — |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 666 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Cumene | — | — | 235 | — |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 466 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,893 | — |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 5,709 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 69,811 | — |
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 for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 18, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 18, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 2002 | Dec 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 11, 2002 | Dec 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 14, 2000 | May 2, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 1997 | Feb 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 1997 | Feb 17, 1997 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000003764-001 · Dec 11, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000003764-000 · Feb 12, 1997
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