EMPIRE PLASTICS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 18 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
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1 GENERAL ST.
NEWCOMERSTOWN, OH 43832
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- TUSCARAWAS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326113
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 19, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000384799
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 | 13 | — |
| 2016 | 13 | 0% |
| 2017 | 18 | +38% |
| 2018 | 19 | +8% |
| 2020 | 13 | — |
| 2021 | 25 | +90% |
| 2022 | 25 | -2% |
| 2023 | 26 | +6% |
| 2024 | 28 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 29,788 | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 9,389 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 27,124 | |
| Zinc compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 9,372 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 35,291 | |
| Zinc compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 13,897 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 26,022 | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 13,896 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 23,171 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 37,954 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 9,966 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 28,810 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8,179 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 20,377 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 18,559 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 9,389 | — | — |
| Antimony compounds | — | 29,788 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VINYLONE
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Antimony compounds | — | 29,788 | — | — |
|
VINYLONE
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 9,389 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Submit Timely Permit Renewal Application | Oct 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Jan 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Jan 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Jan 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jan 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jan 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Failure to monitor | Jan 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | Jan 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Jun 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 23, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 23, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 6, 1997 | Jan 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 6, 1997 | Jan 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 6, 1997 | Jan 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 11, 1992 | Aug 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 11, 1992 | Nov 10, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 11, 1992 | Aug 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 28, 1988 | Oct 31, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 kg/d | 1.52 | +18% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 kg/d | 1.52 | +78% | Nov 2020 | 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.