TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,025 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $132,787 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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6 HARBORSIDE BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
View on map ↗ - County
- PROVIDENCE County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Total Penalties
- $132,787 · last Jan 20, 1989
- Registry ID
- 110000602955
How This Compares
#22
of 64 TRI reporters in RI
#443
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-82% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,276 | — |
| 2016 | 1,035 | -19% |
| 2017 | 1,025 | -1% |
| 2018 | 1,022 | -0% |
| 2019 | 640 | -37% |
| 2020 | 533 | -17% |
| 2021 | 525 | -2% |
| 2022 | 497 | -5% |
| 2023 | 551 | +11% |
| 2024 | 226 | -59% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 190 | 190 | — | — | 250 | |
| Chlorine | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 389 | 389 | — | — | 250 | |
| Nitric acid | 138 | 138 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 24 | 24 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 272 | 272 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 211 | 211 | — | — | 250 | |
| Chlorine | 14 | 14 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Chlorine | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Chlorine | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Nitric acid | 139 | 139 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12,360 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Chlorine | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,531 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Nitric acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Nitric acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 2,400 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2 | 2 | — | — | 473 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Nitric acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 750 | |
| Chlorine | 21 | 21 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 250 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 2,336 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NORLITE LLC
COHOES, NY
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 473 | — |
|
TRADEBE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 440 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF BRIDGEPORT LLC
BRIDGEPORT, CT
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 1,960 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 250 | NBC FIELDS POINT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, PROVIDENCE |
| Nitric acid | — | NBC FIELDS POINT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, PROVIDENCE |
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 for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 27, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Mar 3, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 1, 2005 | Jan 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 1, 2005 | Jan 4, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 1, 2005 | Jan 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 1999 | Feb 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 5, 1989 | Oct 12, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Aug 26, 1985 | Nov 1, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 1985 | Nov 1, 1985 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2023-1004 · Dec 21, 2022
$132,787
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001786516-001 · Jun 18, 2019
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001786516-013 · Jan 20, 1989
$2,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001786516-014 · Jan 20, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001786516-003 · Aug 26, 1985
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001786516-006 · Apr 17, 1985
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