Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SILGAN CONTAINERS CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 24,228 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
-
2115 SOUTHWEST LOWER LAKE ROAD
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504
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- BUCHANAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332431
- Inspections
- 6 · last Dec 12, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 2, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110010816279
How This Compares
#76
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#2,556
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.
2
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 (2015–2024)
-83% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23,899 | — |
| 2016 | 24,356 | +2% |
| 2017 | 24,228 | -1% |
| 2018 | 21,893 | -10% |
| 2019 | 21,037 | -4% |
| 2020 | 13,735 | -35% |
| 2021 | 10,013 | -27% |
| 2022 | 6,387 | -36% |
| 2023 | 4,344 | -32% |
| 2024 | 4,168 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,217 | 3,217 | — | — | 1,642 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 951 | 951 | — | — | 237 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,258 | 3,258 | — | — | 11,417 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,086 | 1,086 | — | — | 171 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,394 | 4,394 | — | — | 755 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,993 | 1,993 | — | — | 185 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,338 | 5,338 | — | — | 3,818 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,675 | 4,675 | — | — | 1,907 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 9,961 | 9,961 | — | — | 27,060 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,158 | 3,158 | — | — | 6,311 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 418 | 418 | — | — | 5,553 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 198 | 198 | — | — | 9,414 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 17,710 | 17,710 | — | — | 12,212 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,240 | 2,240 | — | — | 3,975 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 683 | 683 | — | — | 2,104 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 339 | 339 | — | — | 1,843 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 65 | 65 | — | — | 380 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 17,078 | 17,078 | — | — | 9,511 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,470 | 2,470 | — | — | 3,446 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 890 | 890 | — | — | 2,127 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 890 | 890 | — | — | 1,521 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 418 | 418 | — | — | 215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 147 | 147 | — | — | 309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 19,478 | 19,478 | — | — | 16,016 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,493 | 2,493 | — | — | 6,060 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,074 | 1,074 | — | — | 2,104 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 852 | 852 | — | — | 2,847 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 170 | 170 | — | — | 577 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 161 | 161 | — | — | 815 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 19,551 | 19,551 | — | — | 13,659 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,811 | 2,811 | — | — | 5,201 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,137 | 1,137 | — | — | 3,147 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 611 | 611 | — | — | 1,717 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 129 | 129 | — | — | 313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 117 | 117 | — | — | 346 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 18,850 | 18,850 | — | — | 20,506 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,574 | 2,574 | — | — | 8,148 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,268 | 1,268 | — | — | 5,178 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 718 | 718 | — | — | 3,136 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 234 | 234 | — | — | 865 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 237 | 23,775 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,642 | 161,845 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,642 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 237 | — |
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 | May 29, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Aug 25, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 8, 2016 | Feb 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 8, 2016 | Dec 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 2011 | May 31, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 27, 2011 | May 31, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 3, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 3, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 3, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 3, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 13, 2007 | Apr 19, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 1, 2003 | Jun 4, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 1, 2003 | Jun 4, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 30, 2000 | Sep 11, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 2000 | Sep 11, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 19, 1990 | May 21, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 1990 | May 21, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 28, 1990 | May 21, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 1990 | May 21, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 12, 1986 | Aug 4, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 20, 1984 | Jan 2, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 16, 1984 | Sep 11, 2000 | 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.
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604485041 · Aug 6, 2025
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604327850 · Feb 28, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604206826 · Nov 14, 2024
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603274752 · May 10, 2022
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602353665 · Nov 10, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD050709054-8 · Jan 17, 2017
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD050709054-7 · May 5, 2011
Judicial
· Case HQ-2006-6006 · Aug 2, 2010
Judicial
· Case 07-2006-0214 · Aug 2, 2010
$73,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD050709054-001 · May 7, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2000-0265 · May 18, 2000
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD050709054-000 · May 21, 1991
$18,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD050709054-005 · Sep 19, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD050709054-006 · Jun 28, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD050709054-003 · Jul 11, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD050709054-004 · Jun 12, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD050709054-002 · May 16, 1984
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