Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
LACKS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,737 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 $147,779 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4375 52ND STREET SE
KENTWOOD, MI 49512
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- KENT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326199
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $147,779 · last Nov 30, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110017435104
How This Compares
#129
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#3,433
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-66% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,212 | — |
| 2016 | 9,054 | -2% |
| 2017 | 13,737 | +52% |
| 2018 | 29,169 | +112% |
| 2019 | 6,861 | -76% |
| 2020 | 18,740 | +173% |
| 2021 | 7,213 | -62% |
| 2022 | 5,084 | -30% |
| 2023 | 6,761 | +33% |
| 2024 | 3,135 | -54% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 1,583 | 1,583 | — | — | 3,415 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,552 | 1,552 | — | — | 5,547 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 7,917 | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,507 | 2,507 | — | — | 6,788 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,344 | 2,344 | — | — | 6,340 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,910 | 1,910 | — | — | 29,821 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 3,505 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,937 | 1,937 | — | — | 12,420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,652 | 1,652 | — | — | 2,877 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,495 | 1,495 | — | — | 2,603 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,637 | 3,637 | — | — | 2,846 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,869 | 1,869 | — | — | 413 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,707 | 1,707 | — | — | 378 | |
| Methanol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16,581 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 9,899 | 9,899 | — | — | 4,847 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 5,319 | 5,319 | — | — | 3,121 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,522 | 3,522 | — | — | 1,725 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,861 | 6,861 | — | — | 8,918 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 15,564 | 15,564 | — | — | 17,494 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6,112 | 6,112 | — | — | 6,870 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5,529 | 5,529 | — | — | 6,215 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,964 | 1,964 | — | — | 2,413 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 8,894 | 8,894 | — | — | 16,907 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,277 | 2,277 | — | — | 4,333 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,445 | 1,445 | — | — | 2,752 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,121 | 1,121 | — | — | 2,129 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 5,730 | 5,730 | — | — | 12,458 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,475 | 1,475 | — | — | 3,211 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,016 | 1,016 | — | — | 2,213 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 833 | 833 | — | — | 1,810 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 2,789 | 2,789 | — | — | 637 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,509 | 2,509 | — | — | 574 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,417 | 2,417 | — | — | 552 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,497 | 1,497 | — | — | 339 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 5,987 | 1,676 | 13,601 |
| Cyclohexane | — | 3,400 | 1,737 | 13,873 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 3,871 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 1,676 | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Cyclohexane | — | 1,678 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 1,737 | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 0 | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 0 | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
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 | Sep 24, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 2, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 24, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 11, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2018 | Jan 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2018 | Jan 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Process Vents | Apr 18, 2018 | Jan 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Apr 18, 2018 | Jan 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 18, 2018 | Jan 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 18, 2018 | Jan 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 18, 2018 | Jan 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 18, 2018 | Jan 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 19, 2015 | Feb 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 19, 2015 | Feb 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Aug 19, 2015 | Feb 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 19, 2015 | Feb 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 19, 2015 | Feb 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2015 | Feb 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 19, 2015 | Feb 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 2011 | Aug 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 2008 | Apr 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2003 | Jun 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 19, 1998 | Jun 19, 1998 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604122335 · Sep 24, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602903078 · Nov 30, 2023
$147,779
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985568286-001 · Aug 23, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603457638 · Oct 24, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602996304 · Feb 10, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602714875 · May 11, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985568286-002 · Jul 17, 1998
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