II-VI OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,764 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 $3,375 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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141 MT BETHEL RD
WARREN, NJ 07059
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- SOMERSET County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334413
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $3,375 · last Jan 24, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110006170838
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 | 1,111 | — |
| 2016 | 1,112 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2,764 | +149% |
| 2018 | 2,838 | +3% |
| 2020 | 2,566 | — |
| 2021 | 1,671 | -35% |
| 2022 | 1,471 | -12% |
| 2023 | 787 | -46% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 787 | 787 | — | — | 18,910 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,471 | 1,471 | — | — | 44,079 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,671 | 1,671 | — | — | 61,503 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,566 | 2,566 | — | — | 97,763 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,838 | 2,838 | — | — | 105,000 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,764 | 2,764 | — | — | 102,000 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,112 | 1,112 | — | — | 78,945 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,111 | 1,111 | — | — | 66,206 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 105,000 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ANCHOR COLOR AND CHEMICAL
EAST GREENWICH, RI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 102,000 | — | — |
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 | Sep 22, 2021 | Sep 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Dec 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 3, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 3, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 26, 2019 | May 24, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 2, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 17, 2002 | Jan 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 2002 | Feb 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 17, 2002 | Jan 21, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic, total [as As] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.17 mg/L | 0.05 | +260% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Arsenic, total [as As] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.05 | +260% | Feb 2023 | 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.