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VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC BETHEL
Quick Summary
- •Released 669 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
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31 TAYLOR AVENUE
BETHEL, CT 06801
View on map ↗ - County
- FAIRFIELD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 4 · last May 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 8, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000317586
How This Compares
#74
of 204 TRI reporters in CT
#7,600
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
0
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 (2016–2024)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 669 | — |
| 2018 | 2,120 | +217% |
| 2019 | 4,794 | +126% |
| 2020 | 5,945 | +24% |
| 2021 | 6,926 | +17% |
| 2022 | 8,055 | +16% |
| 2023 | 7,134 | -11% |
| 2024 | 7,804 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7,011 | 7,011 | — | — | 1,253,336 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 793 | 793 | — | — | 365 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 6,416 | 6,416 | — | — | 1,208,859 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 718 | 718 | — | — | 174 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7,274 | 7,274 | — | — | 1,226,636 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 781 | 781 | — | — | 232 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 6,171 | 6,171 | — | — | 1,043,519 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 755 | 755 | — | — | 293 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 5,190 | 5,190 | — | — | 774,125 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 755 | 755 | — | — | 505 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,794 | 4,794 | — | — | 816,523 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,120 | 2,120 | — | — | 347,581 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 159 | 159 | — | — | 19,015 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,648 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | 8 | 357 |
| Methanol | — | — | 52,252 | 1,201,084 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 4,710 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 741,557 |
|
NORLITE LLC
COHOES, NY
|
Methanol | — | — | 52,252 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CANADA INC.
CORUNNA
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 454,724 |
|
STABLEX CANADA INC
BLAINVILLE
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 93 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CANADA INC.
CORUNNA
|
Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | 63 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | 201 |
|
NORLITE LLC
COHOES, NY
|
Carbon disulfide | — | — | 8 | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | 93 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 25, 2013 | Jul 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 2013 | Jul 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills | Mar 12, 2008 | Aug 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2008 | Aug 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 12, 2008 | Aug 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 22, 2006 | Jul 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 10, 1999 | Apr 4, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 10, 1999 | Apr 4, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 26, 1995 | Mar 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 26, 1995 | Oct 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 26, 1995 | Oct 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 1993 | Sep 26, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 28, 1992 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Aug 28, 1992 | Feb 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 28, 1992 | Feb 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 28, 1992 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 28, 1992 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 1992 | Feb 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 28, 1992 | Feb 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 1991 | Aug 28, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 30, 1991 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 1991 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 30, 1991 | Aug 28, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 30, 1991 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 30, 1991 | Aug 28, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 30, 1991 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 30, 1991 | Aug 28, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Aug 28, 1990 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 28, 1990 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 25, 1989 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jul 25, 1989 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 23, 1988 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 23, 1988 | Aug 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 23, 1988 | Aug 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 23, 1988 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 22, 1988 | Aug 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 30, 1987 | Aug 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 14, 1987 | May 31, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 20, 1987 | Aug 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 30, 1986 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 30, 1986 | Aug 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 30, 1986 | Mar 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Sep 30, 1986 | Aug 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 30, 1986 | Mar 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 30, 1985 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 30, 1985 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 30, 1985 | Aug 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Feb 4, 1985 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 11, 1984 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +28% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.55 mg/L | 0.42 | +31% | Jun 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2015-5004 · Jan 8, 2015
$131,188
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001181205-001 · May 22, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2011-9016 · Mar 7, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2011-5008 · Jan 28, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2000-0267 · Apr 4, 2002
$99,995
INFORMAL WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001181205-000 · Jan 6, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001181205-032 · Mar 7, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001181205-040 · Aug 28, 1989
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001181205-037 · May 31, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001181205-029 · May 1, 1989
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001181205-026 · Mar 21, 1989
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001181205-025 · Sep 30, 1988
FINAL MONITORING,ANALYSIS,TEST ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001181205-022 · May 19, 1988
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001181205-013 · May 18, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001181205-008 · Nov 15, 1985
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