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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
KAWNEER CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,092 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
-
500 E 12TH ST
BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
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- COLUMBIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332321
- Inspections
- 10 · last Oct 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 30, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000334451
How This Compares
#240
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#5,021
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
2
Water (CWA)
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)
-10% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,412 | — |
| 2016 | 4,073 | -8% |
| 2017 | 5,092 | +25% |
| 2018 | 4,945 | -3% |
| 2019 | 767 | -84% |
| 2020 | 2,067 | +169% |
| 2021 | 2,748 | +33% |
| 2022 | 3,282 | +19% |
| 2023 | 4,786 | +46% |
| 2024 | 3,968 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 43 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,579 | 1,579 | — | — | 26,088 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1,355 | 1,355 | — | — | 307 | |
| Toluene | 524 | 524 | — | — | 2,294 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 256 | 256 | — | — | 5,505 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 254 | 254 | — | — | 5,018 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1,851 | 1,851 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,775 | 1,775 | — | — | 35,188 | |
| Toluene | 573 | 573 | — | — | 3,519 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 302 | 302 | — | — | 8,445 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 285 | 285 | — | — | 8,590 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,442 | 1,442 | — | — | 11,198 | |
| Toluene | 633 | 633 | — | — | 1,120 | |
| Diisocyanates | 594 | 594 | — | — | 675 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 363 | 363 | — | — | 2,687 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,791 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,273 | 1,273 | — | — | 12,755 | |
| Toluene | 636 | 636 | — | — | 4,357 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 612 | 612 | — | — | 5,172 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 227 | 227 | — | — | 5,671 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5,448 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,204 | 1,204 | — | — | 19,362 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 458 | 458 | — | — | 11,114 | |
| Toluene | 167 | 167 | — | — | 12,982 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 154 | 154 | — | — | 3,444 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 84 | 84 | — | — | 6,636 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 767 | 767 | — | — | 3,600 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 45 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,468 | 2,468 | — | — | 13,854 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 913 | 913 | — | — | 5,943 | |
| Toluene | 827 | 827 | — | — | 6,126 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 408 | 408 | — | — | 3,027 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 329 | 329 | — | — | 2,455 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 44 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,498 | 2,498 | — | — | 5,295 | |
| Toluene | 1,087 | 1,087 | — | — | 1,379 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 970 | 970 | — | — | 1,356 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 537 | 537 | — | — | 676 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,216 | 2,216 | — | — | 9,436 | |
| Toluene | 833 | 833 | — | — | 715 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 423 | 423 | — | — | 1,685 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 338 | 338 | — | — | 2,134 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 263 | 263 | — | — | 866 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,383 | 2,383 | — | — | 9,437 | |
| Toluene | 851 | 851 | — | — | 714 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 459 | 459 | — | — | 1,685 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 360 | 360 | — | — | 2,134 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 359 | 359 | — | — | 872 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | 307 | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 5,505 | 6,348 |
| Lead | — | 43 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 2,294 | 20,932 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 26,088 | 48,677 |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | 5,018 | 6,871 |
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
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | 300 | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | 7 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 4,965 | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 540 | — |
|
MATALCO USA LLC
LORDSTOWN, OH
|
Lead | — | 38 | — | — |
|
STAIMAN BROTHERS
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
|
Lead | — | 5 | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Toluene | — | — | 225 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Toluene | — | — | 2,069 | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 5,400 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 20,688 | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | 492 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | 4,526 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | BLOOMSBURG STP, BLOOMSBURG |
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 | Apr 5, 2023 | Apr 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Apr 5, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 21, 2015 | May 21, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 2013 | Jun 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 2011 | Aug 3, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 3, 2011 | Aug 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 17, 2008 | Jun 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 2008 | Jun 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 30, 2007 | Oct 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 2007 | Aug 31, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 16, 2005 | Feb 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 2002 | Apr 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 2002 | Dec 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 12, 2000 | Apr 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 2000 | Jan 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 3, 1999 | Sep 3, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 3, 1999 | Oct 19, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 15, 1997 | Sep 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 28, 1996 | Feb 28, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 30, 1995 | Feb 28, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 1995 | Feb 28, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 16, 1994 | Jan 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 16, 1994 | Feb 28, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 1992 | Aug 19, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 4, 1990 | Aug 19, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 1988 | Aug 2, 1990 | 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 03-1995-0044
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002976009-102 · Aug 20, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002976009-101 · Jun 20, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002976009-100 · Aug 16, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002976009-001 · Sep 26, 2003
$4,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002976009-002 · Feb 8, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002976009-000 · Feb 8, 1995
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