RESCO PRODUCTS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 163 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 $9,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5501 KENNEDY AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46323
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- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327120
- Inspections
- 2 · last Oct 31, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $9,500 · last May 16, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000493699
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 | 2 | — |
| 2016 | 139 | +7445% |
| 2017 | 163 | +17% |
| 2018 | 268 | +65% |
| 2019 | 139 | -48% |
| 2020 | 127 | -8% |
| 2021 | 344 | +171% |
| 2022 | 294 | -15% |
| 2023 | 338 | +15% |
| 2024 | 420 | +24% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 417 | 417 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3,139 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 335 | 335 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 293 | 293 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 342 | 342 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 126 | 126 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 137 | 137 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 266 | 266 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 163 | 163 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 137 | 137 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 35,453 | — | — |
| Phenol | — | 420 | — | 3,139 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 3 | — | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL HOOSIER LANDFILL
CLAYPOOL, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 24 |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL HOOSIER LANDFILL
CLAYPOOL, IN
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 3,139 |
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 | Nov 13, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 9, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | May 2, 2022 | Oct 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 10, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 1995 | Aug 28, 1995 | 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.