Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC (MILWAUKEE) LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 10,721 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
-
2202 N BARTLETT AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
View on map ↗ - County
- MILWAUKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Apr 4, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000418236
How This Compares
#164
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#3,864
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
1
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)
-89% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15,135 | — |
| 2016 | 14,096 | -7% |
| 2017 | 10,721 | -24% |
| 2018 | 13,585 | +27% |
| 2020 | 21,261 | — |
| 2021 | 8,949 | -58% |
| 2022 | 8,840 | -1% |
| 2023 | 5,749 | -35% |
| 2024 | 1,682 | -71% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 1,588 | 1,588 | — | — | 154,095 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 88 | 88 | — | — | 16,899 | |
| n-Hexane | 6 | 6 | — | — | 22,741 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 3,836 | 3,836 | — | — | 423,041 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 801 | 801 | — | — | 49,417 | |
| Acetonitrile | 698 | 698 | — | — | 43,065 | |
| Pyridine | 248 | 248 | — | — | 15,272 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 166 | 166 | — | — | 10,240 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7,148 | 7,148 | — | — | 657,638 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 1,030 | 1,030 | — | — | 90,581 | |
| n-Hexane | 431 | 431 | — | — | 36,214 | |
| Pyridine | 231 | 231 | — | — | 13,072 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7,188 | 7,188 | — | — | 784,758 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 951 | 951 | — | — | 87,775 | |
| n-Hexane | 408 | 408 | — | — | 36,892 | |
| Pyridine | 233 | 233 | — | — | 19,669 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 169 | 169 | — | — | 14,563 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 13,926 | 13,926 | — | — | 484,843 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 3,249 | 3,249 | — | — | 37,130 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,014 | 3,014 | — | — | 47,550 | |
| Pyridine | 1,072 | 1,072 | — | — | 12,036 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 8,704 | 8,704 | — | — | 221,702 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 2,323 | 2,323 | — | — | 25,586 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,058 | 2,058 | — | — | 32,226 | |
| Pyridine | 500 | 500 | — | — | 11,136 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7,862 | 7,862 | — | — | 172,386 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,468 | 1,468 | — | — | 23,003 | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,391 | 1,391 | — | — | 19,188 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 9,339 | 9,339 | — | — | 195,222 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,162 | 2,162 | — | — | 33,881 | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,942 | 1,942 | — | — | 22,069 | |
| Pyridine | 653 | 653 | — | — | 10,736 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 10,904 | 10,904 | — | — | 202,895 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,931 | 1,931 | — | — | 30,257 | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,564 | 1,564 | — | — | 19,971 | |
| Pyridine | 736 | 736 | — | — | 9,468 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | 7,714 | 56,533 | 89,761 |
| n-Hexane | — | 577 | 13,270 | 8,867 |
| Acetonitrile | — | 534 | 4,521 | 11,833 |
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 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 1,146 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Dichloromethane | — | 3,553 | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 19,952 | — |
|
FISHER SCIENTIFIC
SOMERVILLE, NJ
|
Dichloromethane | — | 3,528 | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 14,100 | — |
|
BRENNTAG GREAT LAKES LLC - RECLAIM
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Dichloromethane | — | 633 | — | — |
|
TEDIA COMPANY
FAIRFIELD, OH
|
n-Hexane | — | 83 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 8,851 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 1,316 | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 9,879 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 2,075 | — |
|
FISHER SCIENTIFIC
SOMERVILLE, NJ
|
n-Hexane | — | 494 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 11,801 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 1,755 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 2,766 | — |
|
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO LLC - FAIR LAWN PLANT
FAIR LAWN, NJ
|
Acetonitrile | — | 498 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 43 | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
| Dichloromethane | 193 | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
| Acetonitrile | 43 | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 4, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 4, 2023 | Apr 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 16, 2021 | May 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 17, 2018 | Apr 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2018 | Apr 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 17, 2018 | Apr 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 18, 2015 | Feb 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 18, 2015 | Feb 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Nov 18, 2015 | Feb 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 22, 2013 | Jun 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 2013 | Jun 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 2, 2008 | Oct 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2007 | Oct 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2007 | Oct 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2007 | Oct 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 10, 2002 | Mar 27, 2003 | 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.
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID980825715-511 · Apr 13, 2023
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID980825715-601 · May 20, 2021
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID980825715-001 · Aug 9, 2002
Other facilities in MILWAUKEE County, WI
THIELE TANNING CO
MILWAUKEE, WI
· Manufacturing
SLINGER CHEESE, LLC
WAUWATOSA, WI
WMWI - METRO RECYCLING & DISPOSAL - LANDFILL
FRANKLIN, WI
· Administrative and Support and Waste Management
LJ PROPERTIES OF WISCONSIN LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
· Manufacturing
ADAMS AUTO BODY SHOP
MILWAUKEE, WI
NORTHWEST GENERAL HOSPITAL
MILWAUKEE, WI