Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
DOVER CHEMICAL HAMMOND WORKS
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,629 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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3000 SHEFFIELD AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46327
View on map ↗ - County
- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 31, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000397945
How This Compares
#344
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#6,477
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
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)
+118% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,454 | — |
| 2016 | 4,786 | +95% |
| 2017 | 1,629 | -66% |
| 2018 | 1,627 | -0% |
| 2019 | 1,370 | -16% |
| 2020 | 3,020 | +120% |
| 2021 | 3,020 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3,020 | 0% |
| 2023 | 8,177 | +171% |
| 2024 | 5,346 | -35% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Diethanolamine | 2,806 | 2,806 | — | — | 3,218 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,663 | 1,663 | — | — | 2,250 | |
| Cumene | 641 | 641 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 233 | 233 | — | — | 1,925 | |
| Methanol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4,256 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | 2,806 | 2,806 | — | — | 2,641 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,913 | 1,913 | — | — | 2,543 | |
| Methanol | 1,807 | 1,807 | — | — | 3,523 | |
| Cumene | 641 | 641 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,210 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 6,848 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 41 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 504 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,102 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 8,053 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 15 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 71 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 10 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,153 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 20,747 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 750 | 500 | — | 250 | 20,747 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 32 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,598 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 48 | |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,675 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 74 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 142 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 95 | 95 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,942 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 41 | |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 8,818 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 60 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 97 | 97 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,705 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 108 | |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 10,080 | |
| Cumene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 91 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 99 | 99 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,472 | 2,472 | — | — | 24,877 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,195 | 1,195 | — | — | 494 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 255 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 255 | |
| Cumene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 99 | 99 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,905 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | 1,335 | 1,335 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 255 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 255 | |
| Cumene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 99 | 99 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,280 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | 2,960 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3 | — |
| Methanol | — | — | 390 | 3,557 |
| Cumene | — | — | 5 | 9 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | 1,925 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 331 | 1,885 | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Cumene | — | — | 5 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Hydrogen sulfide | — | 1,925 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methanol | — | — | 390 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,885 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,866 | SANIATRY DISTRICT OF HAMMOND, HAMMOND |
| Diethanolamine | 3,218 | SANIATRY DISTRICT OF HAMMOND, HAMMOND |
| Cumene | 12 | SANIATRY DISTRICT OF HAMMOND, HAMMOND |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34 | SANIATRY DISTRICT OF HAMMOND, HAMMOND |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 9, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 14, 2017 | Jun 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 9, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 9, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 9, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 31, 2005 | Feb 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 9, 1998 | Jun 9, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 8, 1998 | Jan 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 1998 | Jan 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 5, 1997 | Jan 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 1994 | Apr 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 8, 1993 | Apr 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 8, 1992 | Apr 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 8, 1992 | Apr 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 8, 1992 | Apr 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 1991 | Apr 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 20, 1991 | Apr 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 1991 | Apr 4, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1992-0024
$0
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND082071234-011 · Nov 2, 2017
Judicial
· Case HQ-2012-5018 · Aug 31, 2012
$1,400,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2010-5008 · May 20, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND082071234-007 · Apr 5, 2005
Judicial
· Case 05-1999-0627 · May 28, 2002
$3,000,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND082071234-006 · Mar 3, 1999
$14,800
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND082071234-005 · Feb 9, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND082071234-004 · Sep 24, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND082071234-003 · Oct 3, 1997
Judicial
· Case 05-1993-0715 · Feb 19, 1997
$400,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1995-0498 · Jan 12, 1996
$3,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND082071234-010 · Apr 4, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND082071234-009 · Aug 3, 1993
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1993-0012 · Apr 2, 1993
$15,610
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND082071234-008 · Mar 22, 1993
$337,500
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND082071234-002 · Mar 22, 1993
$337,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND082071234-001 · May 11, 1992
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