CLEVELAND STEEL CONTAINER CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,688 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.
- Address
-
350 E MILL ST
QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951
View on map ↗ - County
- BUCKS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332431
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jan 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 14, 1990
- Registry ID
- 110000335799
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
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 | 2,235 | — |
| 2016 | 2,715 | +21% |
| 2017 | 2,688 | -1% |
| 2018 | 2,665 | -1% |
| 2019 | 2,160 | -19% |
| 2020 | 1,885 | -13% |
| 2021 | 1,468 | -22% |
| 2022 | 1,465 | -0% |
| 2023 | 1,035 | -29% |
| 2024 | 1,485 | +43% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 960 | 960 | — | — | 720 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 525 | 525 | — | — | 960 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 850 | 850 | — | — | 218 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 185 | 185 | — | — | 212 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 880 | 880 | — | — | 224 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 585 | 585 | — | — | 307 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 953 | 953 | — | — | 223 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 515 | 515 | — | — | 282 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | 650 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 455 | 455 | — | — | 740 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,160 | 2,160 | — | — | 840 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,300 | 2,300 | — | — | 3,310 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 365 | 365 | — | — | 1,140 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,315 | 2,315 | — | — | 2,263 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 373 | 373 | — | — | 1,155 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,320 | 2,320 | — | — | 2,340 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 395 | 395 | — | — | 1,190 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,431 | 1,431 | — | — | 2,052 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 619 | 619 | — | — | 2,165 | |
| Toluene | 185 | 185 | — | — | 560 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 640 | 320 | 38,000 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 530 | 190 | 31,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 320 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 190 | — |
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 | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 19, 2017 | Nov 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 1996 | Feb 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 1996 | Feb 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | May 2, 1990 | Jun 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 1990 | Dec 30, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 3, 1989 | Dec 30, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 18, 1989 | Aug 3, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 28, 1987 | Mar 18, 1987 | 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.