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BIRD INCORPORATED GRANULAR
Quick Summary
- •Released 149 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 $104,572 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1064 PLEASANT STREET
NORWOOD, TOWN OF, MA 02062
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- NORFOLK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324122
- Total Penalties
- $104,572 · last Sep 26, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110022354959
How This Compares
#160
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#9,426
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 (2015–2024)
+115% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15 | — |
| 2016 | 118 | +685% |
| 2017 | 149 | +27% |
| 2018 | 198 | +32% |
| 2019 | 101 | -49% |
| 2020 | 217 | +115% |
| 2021 | 210 | -3% |
| 2022 | 220 | +5% |
| 2023 | 132 | -40% |
| 2024 | 32 | -76% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 23 | 22 | 1 | — | 224 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 1,687 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 940 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 73 | 73 | — | — | 1,647 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 40 | 40 | — | — | 883 | |
| Copper compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 176 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 125 | 124 | 1 | — | 1,471 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 71 | 71 | 0 | — | 817 | |
| Copper compounds | 21 | 19 | 1 | — | 75 | |
| Lead | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 111 | 111 | 1 | — | 1,050 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 74 | 73 | 1 | — | 677 | |
| Copper compounds | 23 | 21 | 1 | — | 88 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 118 | 117 | 1 | — | 945 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 74 | 72 | 2 | — | 566 | |
| Copper compounds | 22 | 20 | 2 | — | 99 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 99 | 98 | 1 | — | 622 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 108 | 107 | 1 | — | 785 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 64 | 63 | 1 | — | 451 | |
| Copper compounds | 22 | 21 | 1 | — | 122 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 83 | 82 | 1 | — | 151 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 45 | 44 | 1 | — | 81 | |
| Copper compounds | 18 | 17 | 1 | — | 99 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 66 | 65 | 1 | — | 284 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 169 | |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 9 | 1 | — | 66 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 44 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 7 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| Copper compounds | — | 107 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 1 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 9 | — | 0 |
| Mercury | — | 1 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 891 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 1,604 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COVENTRY LANDFILL
NEWPORT, VT
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 883 | — | — |
|
BFI BROCKTON RECYCLERY
BROCKTON, MA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | — | — | — |
|
SANLAN LANDFILL
FOSTORIA, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9 | — | — | — |
|
C. CARNEY ENVIRONMENTAL
RAYNHAM, MA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 8 | — | — |
|
SANLAN LANDFILL
FOSTORIA, OH
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
C. CARNEY ENVIRONMENTAL
RAYNHAM, MA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 9 | — | — |
|
BFI BROCKTON RECYCLERY
BROCKTON, MA
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
COVENTRY LANDFILL
NEWPORT, VT
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SANLAN LANDFILL
FOSTORIA, OH
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
C. CARNEY ENVIRONMENTAL
RAYNHAM, MA
|
Mercury | — | 1 | — | — |
|
COVENTRY LANDFILL
NEWPORT, VT
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SANLAN LANDFILL
FOSTORIA, OH
|
Lead | 5 | — | — | — |
|
C. CARNEY ENVIRONMENTAL
RAYNHAM, MA
|
Lead | — | 1 | — | — |
|
COVENTRY LANDFILL
NEWPORT, VT
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,595 | — | — |
|
BFI BROCKTON RECYCLERY
BROCKTON, MA
|
Zinc compounds | 25 | — | — | — |
|
SANLAN LANDFILL
FOSTORIA, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
|
C. CARNEY ENVIRONMENTAL
RAYNHAM, MA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 10 | — | — |
|
SANLAN LANDFILL
FOSTORIA, OH
|
Copper compounds | 117 | — | — | — |
|
C. CARNEY ENVIRONMENTAL
RAYNHAM, MA
|
Copper compounds | — | 107 | — | — |
|
C. CARNEY ENVIRONMENTAL
RAYNHAM, MA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SANLAN LANDFILL
FOSTORIA, OH
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 18, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 29, 2011 | Apr 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 23, 1994 | Jan 24, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 1993 | Jan 24, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 1993 | Jun 10, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 8, 1991 | May 29, 1991 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +73% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +40% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +240% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +127% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +700% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +13% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.80 mg/L | 2.60 | +8% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +67% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +73% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +31% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.35 mg/L | 10.00 | +44% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +80% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +113% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +15% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +27% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +47% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 mg/L | 2.60 | +15% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.27 mg/L | 2.60 | +26% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.92 mg/L | 2.60 | +12% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +100% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.60 mg/L | 2.60 | +154% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +193% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 220.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +633% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 165.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +725% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +383% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +625% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +270% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +347% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 230.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +1,050% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 450.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,400% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 500.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +2,400% | Oct 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 500.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,567% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +450% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +267% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 200.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +567% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 200.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +900% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +15% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +27% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.18 mg/L | 2.60 | +22% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.50 mg/L | 40.00 | +51% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +14% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +600% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +367% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +60% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +28% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.64 mg/L | 2.60 | +2% | Nov 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 01-2022-3001 · Nov 18, 2021
$104,572
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2018-2016 · Jun 18, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2016-2034 · Sep 26, 2016
$120,800
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD039324009-001 · Jan 20, 2012
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD039324009-000 · Jun 16, 1994
$75,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1993-N015 · Sep 28, 1993
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1993-N010 · Jun 7, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1992-N025 · Apr 6, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1992-N017 · Nov 7, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD039324009-002 · Feb 26, 1991
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