Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
BWAY CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 84,436 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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3200 S KILBOURN
CHICAGO, IL 60623
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332431
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 30, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000434708
How This Compares
#60
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#1,226
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
5
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)
-28% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 72,460 | — |
| 2016 | 84,985 | +17% |
| 2017 | 84,436 | -1% |
| 2018 | 52,579 | -38% |
| 2020 | 36,422 | — |
| 2021 | 34,268 | -6% |
| 2022 | 43,095 | +26% |
| 2023 | 45,574 | +6% |
| 2024 | 52,487 | +15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 21,125 | 21,125 | — | — | 760 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 15,758 | 15,758 | — | — | 717 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,129 | 5,129 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4,570 | 4,570 | — | — | 4,304 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,844 | 3,844 | — | — | 3,587 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,061 | 2,061 | — | — | 2,009 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 20,610 | 20,610 | — | — | 601 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 14,319 | 14,319 | — | — | 398 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6,399 | 6,399 | — | — | 3,406 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,790 | 1,790 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,584 | 1,584 | — | — | 2,839 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 872 | 872 | — | — | 1,590 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 16,880 | 16,880 | — | — | 992 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 14,632 | 14,632 | — | — | 936 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6,763 | 6,763 | — | — | 5,414 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,281 | 2,281 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,581 | 1,581 | — | — | 4,678 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 958 | 958 | — | — | 2,620 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 13,918 | 13,918 | — | — | 520 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 9,990 | 9,990 | — | — | 788 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6,030 | 6,030 | — | — | 6,680 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,030 | 2,030 | — | — | 3,712 | |
| Toluene | 1,570 | 1,570 | — | — | 3,712 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 730 | 730 | — | — | 2,078 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 15,140 | 15,140 | — | — | 47,683 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 11,968 | 11,968 | — | — | 1,140 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,340 | 4,340 | — | — | 6,838 | |
| Toluene | 2,860 | 2,860 | — | — | 17,550 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,450 | 1,450 | — | — | 6,838 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 664 | 664 | — | — | 3,191 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 23,268 | 23,268 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 10,724 | 10,724 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 9,376 | 9,376 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,594 | 2,594 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,439 | 2,439 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,097 | 2,097 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,081 | 2,081 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 40,622 | 40,622 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 19,029 | 19,029 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9,975 | 9,975 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,052 | 8,052 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,044 | 4,044 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,002 | 2,002 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 712 | 712 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 28,063 | 28,063 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 22,991 | 22,991 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 14,109 | 14,109 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,331 | 8,331 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 8,219 | 8,219 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,727 | 2,727 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 545 | 545 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 27,461 | 27,461 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 23,626 | 23,626 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 8,207 | 8,207 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,805 | 7,805 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,278 | 3,278 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,579 | 1,579 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 505 | 505 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | 120,500 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 88,015 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 162,593 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 56,593 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 157,016 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 151,100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Toluene | 3,587 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 717 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | 760 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | 2,009 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4,304 | — | — | — |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 14, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 14, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Mar 14, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 8, 1994 | Feb 23, 1994 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005069711-001 · Oct 24, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2019-5057 · Sep 30, 2019
$140,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2019-5048 · Sep 20, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2013-5043 · Apr 10, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2013-5046 · Sep 19, 2013
$125,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005069711-DV1 · Feb 23, 1994
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