SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,837 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
26300 FARGO AVENUE
BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OH 44146
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- CUYAHOGA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 7, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110001630272
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 7,713 | — |
| 2016 | 7,739 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5,837 | -25% |
| 2018 | 5,285 | -9% |
| 2019 | 468 | -91% |
| 2020 | 4,277 | +814% |
| 2021 | 4,221 | -1% |
| 2022 | 1,800 | -57% |
| 2023 | 509 | -72% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 255 | 255 | — | — | 3,188 | |
| Toluene | 156 | 156 | — | — | 73,950 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 73 | 73 | — | — | 2,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 25 | 25 | — | — | 2,766 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,030 | 1,030 | — | — | 4,937 | |
| Toluene | 405 | 405 | — | — | 122,703 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 259 | 259 | — | — | 4,795 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 52 | 52 | — | — | 3,308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 33 | 33 | — | — | 5,781 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 20 | 20 | — | — | 2,181 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,822 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 2,118 | 2,118 | — | — | 7,062 | |
| Toluene | 1,072 | 1,072 | — | — | 203,956 | |
| Methanol | 212 | 212 | — | — | 6,565 | |
| Cyclohexane | 197 | 197 | — | — | 964 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 192 | 192 | — | — | 1,151 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 160 | 160 | — | — | 1,431 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 139 | 139 | — | — | 5,646 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 61 | 61 | — | — | 7,876 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 41 | 41 | — | — | 2,453 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1,098 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3,698 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 2,409 | 2,409 | — | — | 7,005 | |
| Toluene | 1,031 | 1,031 | — | — | 230,596 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 203 | 203 | — | — | 2,404 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 197 | 197 | — | — | 887 | |
| Methanol | 178 | 178 | — | — | 5,210 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 93 | 93 | — | — | 3,155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 92 | 92 | — | — | 11,528 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 45 | 45 | — | — | 2,911 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1,152 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3,629 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 248 | 248 | — | — | 11,673 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 141 | 141 | — | — | 5,698 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 79 | 79 | — | — | 12,838 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,102 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,811 | 2,811 | — | — | 6,676 | |
| Toluene | 1,256 | 1,256 | — | — | 198,745 | |
| Cyclohexane | 271 | 271 | — | — | 1,028 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,456 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 185 | 185 | — | — | 4,436 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 166 | 166 | — | — | 950 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 155 | 155 | — | — | 1,142 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 104 | 104 | — | — | 9,468 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 52 | 52 | — | — | 2,282 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 27 | 27 | — | — | 816 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3,400 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,167 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,794 | 2,794 | — | — | 7,583 | |
| Toluene | 1,510 | 1,510 | — | — | 306,511 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 420 | 420 | — | — | 3,859 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 345 | 345 | — | — | 1,521 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 236 | 236 | — | — | 1,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 171 | 171 | — | — | 3,967 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 164 | 164 | — | — | 2,395 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 105 | 105 | — | — | 11,822 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 59 | 59 | — | — | 2,866 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 30 | 30 | — | — | 1,075 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3,569 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 33,768 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 856 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,957 | 2,957 | — | — | 11,581 | |
| Toluene | 2,234 | 2,234 | — | — | 221,875 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 855 | 855 | — | — | 7,228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 817 | 817 | — | — | 2,084 | |
| Methanol | 292 | 292 | — | — | 8,618 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 193 | 193 | — | — | 5,826 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 141 | 141 | — | — | 24,283 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 134 | 134 | — | — | 514 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 66 | 66 | — | — | 1,878 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 40 | 40 | — | — | 3,995 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,092 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4,665 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,911 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 679 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,376 | 3,376 | — | — | 11,419 | |
| Toluene | 2,194 | 2,194 | — | — | 247,975 | |
| Cyclohexane | 941 | 941 | — | — | 2,463 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 580 | 580 | — | — | 5,183 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 251 | 251 | — | — | 6,542 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 147 | 147 | — | — | 3,981 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 141 | 141 | — | — | 12,532 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 47 | 47 | — | — | 1,382 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 28 | 28 | — | — | 1,612 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 940 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3,607 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2,172 | 1,221 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,321 | 957 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 4,024 | 5,432 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 452 | 363 |
| Methanol | — | — | 614 | 526 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 4,714 | 1,947 |
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 2,449 |
| Toluene | — | — | 18,283 | 180,405 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 620 | 406 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 4,423 |
| 1-Bromopropane | — | — | 500 | 448 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FPT CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Methanol | 5 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
ATTALLA, AL
|
Methanol | — | — | 1,272 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER
BLACKLICK, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 649 |
|
KLEEN TECH
HILDEBRAN, NC
|
Methanol | — | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 469 |
|
FPT CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Trichloroethylene | 14 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
ATTALLA, AL
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 3,572 |
|
KLEEN TECH
HILDEBRAN, NC
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 272 |
|
FPT CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | 6 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
ATTALLA, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,646 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER
BLACKLICK, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 577 |
|
KLEEN TECH
HILDEBRAN, NC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 637 |
|
FPT CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
|
1-Bromopropane | 3 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
ATTALLA, AL
|
1-Bromopropane | — | — | 651 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER
BLACKLICK, OH
|
1-Bromopropane | — | — | — | 356 |
|
KLEEN TECH
HILDEBRAN, NC
|
1-Bromopropane | — | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
1-Bromopropane | — | — | — | 240 |
|
FPT CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
ATTALLA, AL
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 574 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER
BLACKLICK, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 287 |
|
KLEEN TECH
HILDEBRAN, NC
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 212 |
|
FPT CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Toluene | 78 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
ATTALLA, AL
|
Toluene | — | — | 20,410 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER
BLACKLICK, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 4,768 |
|
KLEEN TECH
HILDEBRAN, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 5 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 281,250 |
|
FPT CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
|
n-Hexane | 19 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
ATTALLA, AL
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 5,106 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER
BLACKLICK, OH
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 576 |
|
KLEEN TECH
HILDEBRAN, NC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 1,881 |
|
FPT CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Cyclohexane | 3 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
ATTALLA, AL
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 865 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER
BLACKLICK, OH
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 334 |
|
KLEEN TECH
HILDEBRAN, NC
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 319 |
|
FPT CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Tetrachloroethylene | 14 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
ATTALLA, AL
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 3,728 |
|
KLEEN TECH
HILDEBRAN, NC
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 224 |
|
FPT CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 17 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
ATTALLA, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 4,472 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER
BLACKLICK, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,095 |
|
KLEEN TECH
HILDEBRAN, NC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 6,237 |
|
FPT CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | 8 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
ATTALLA, AL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2,211 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER
BLACKLICK, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 539 |
|
KLEEN TECH
HILDEBRAN, NC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 810 |
|
FPT CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 23 | — | — | — |
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GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
ATTALLA, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 6,258 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER
BLACKLICK, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 3,278 | — | — | — |
|
KLEEN TECH
HILDEBRAN, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 2,607 | — | — | — |
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 | Jul 2, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 10, 2015 | Jan 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 2015 | Feb 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 2015 | Feb 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 22, 2009 | May 5, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 2006 | Jun 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 24, 2004 | May 3, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2003 | Jun 25, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 1998 | Jul 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 18, 1995 | Mar 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 18, 1995 | Mar 8, 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.