TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
COSACO LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,017 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
12701 ALMEDA RD
HOUSTON, TX 77045
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325320
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 27, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110000461759
How This Compares
#613
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#4,805
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-70% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 25,196 | — |
| 2016 | 8,352 | -67% |
| 2017 | 6,017 | -28% |
| 2018 | 7,660 | +27% |
| 2019 | 8,090 | +6% |
| 2020 | 8,056 | -0% |
| 2021 | 8,416 | +4% |
| 2022 | 9,101 | +8% |
| 2023 | 5,357 | -41% |
| 2024 | 7,680 | +43% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,290 | 4,290 | — | — | 35,036 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,390 | 3,378 | 12 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,544 | 3,544 | — | — | 35,036 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,813 | 1,802 | 11 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,895 | 4,895 | — | — | 25,867 | |
| Copper compounds | 4,206 | 4,191 | 15 | — | 120,994 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,522 | 4,522 | — | — | 27,904 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,894 | 3,880 | 14 | — | 30,462 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,380 | 4,380 | — | — | 22,371 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,676 | 3,664 | 12 | — | 24,421 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,524 | 4,524 | — | — | 24,337 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,566 | 3,555 | 11 | — | 26,567 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,389 | 4,389 | — | — | 34,239 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,271 | 3,260 | 11 | — | 37,483 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,379 | 3,379 | — | — | 14,555 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,638 | 2,625 | 13 | — | 15,889 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,832 | 4,832 | — | — | 30,038 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,520 | 3,508 | 12 | — | 64,427 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 21,595 | 21,578 | 17 | — | 36,807 | |
| Ammonia | 3,601 | 3,601 | — | — | 33,380 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | 33,800 | — | 89,460 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY, INC A REPUBLIC SERVICES COMPANY
DIXON, CA
|
Ammonia | 35,036 | — | — | — |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 13, 2009 | Dec 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 13, 2009 | Dec 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 13, 2009 | Oct 13, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 13, 2009 | Dec 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 13, 2009 | Dec 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 8, 1998 | Mar 26, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Apr 21, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 20, 1994 | Jun 10, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 1994 | Apr 10, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 8, 1993 | Apr 10, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2023-0064 · Dec 30, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2020-1449 · Sep 30, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD069637106-2 · Nov 20, 2009
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD069637106-1 · Oct 13, 2009
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD069637106-001 · Sep 27, 2002
$62,979
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2002-0950 · Sep 27, 2002
$62,979
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N242 · Jan 11, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N314 · Apr 20, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N374 · Oct 8, 1993
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1986-0179 · Jun 9, 1986
$1,000
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