UNION CARBIDE COATINGS SERVICE CENTER
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,105 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 $9,250 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1500 POLCO ST.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46224
View on map ↗ - County
- MARION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $9,250 · last May 17, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000747087
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,014 | — |
| 2016 | 1,022 | +1% |
| 2017 | 1,105 | +8% |
| 2018 | 1,133 | +3% |
| 2019 | 551 | -51% |
| 2020 | 872 | +58% |
| 2021 | 744 | -15% |
| 2022 | 803 | +8% |
| 2023 | 795 | -1% |
| 2024 | 1,069 | +34% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 501 | 501 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 272 | 267 | 5 | — | 4,475 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 155 | 153 | 2 | — | 2,788 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 102 | 81 | 21 | — | 1,418 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 39 | 37 | 3 | — | 110 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 353 | 353 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 234 | 233 | 1 | — | 61,104 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 114 | 113 | 1 | — | 658 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 67 | 63 | 4 | — | 26,820 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 27 | 26 | 1 | — | 79 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 340 | 340 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 235 | 234 | 1 | — | 62,190 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 132 | 131 | 0 | — | 4,290 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 78 | 75 | 3 | — | 27,309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 18 | 17 | 1 | — | 91 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 350 | 350 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 216 | 211 | 5 | — | 62,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 101 | 99 | 2 | — | 3,566 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 60 | 40 | 20 | — | 27,629 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 17 | 8 | 9 | — | 64 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 499 | 499 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 201 | 200 | 1 | — | 86,661 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 105 | 104 | 1 | — | 15,321 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 61 | 48 | 13 | — | 42,765 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 24 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 551 | 551 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 548 | 548 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 209 | 203 | 6 | — | 42,918 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 191 | 190 | 1 | — | 3,570 | |
| Nickel | 185 | 184 | 1 | — | 108,352 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 554 | 554 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 218 | 215 | 3 | — | 49,025 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 167 | 166 | 1 | — | 79,785 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 160 | 159 | 1 | — | 4,207 | |
| Copper | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 19 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 538 | 538 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 167 | 165 | 2 | — | 45,539 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 164 | 138 | 26 | — | 30,696 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 153 | 152 | 1 | — | 12,237 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 512 | 512 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 170 | 162 | 8 | — | 27,166 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 170 | 169 | 1 | — | 10,708 | |
| Nickel | 162 | 161 | 1 | — | 38,752 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,212 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 3,660 | — | — |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Nickel | 280 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Nickel | 153 | — | — | — |
|
G M A INDUSTRIES
ROMULUS, MI
|
Nickel | — | 2,553 | — | — |
|
GLOBE METAL RECYCLING SERVICES INC.
STE-CATHERINE
|
Nickel | — | 1,107 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 408 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 44 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | — | — | — |
|
GLOBE METAL RECYCLING SERVICES INC.
STE-CATHERINE
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,085 | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Cobalt compounds | 494 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Cobalt compounds | 640 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Copper | 30 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Copper | 39 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 25 | SPEEDWAY WWTP, SPEEDWAY |
| Nickel | 19 | SPEEDWAY WWTP, SPEEDWAY |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | SPEEDWAY WWTP, SPEEDWAY |
| Cobalt compounds | 13 | SPEEDWAY WWTP, SPEEDWAY |
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 | Apr 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 18, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Oct 23, 2018 | Jun 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 4, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 5, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 9, 2016 | Dec 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 9, 2016 | Dec 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 10, 2003 | Aug 15, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 10, 2003 | Aug 15, 2003 | 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.