TRI Reporter
RCRA
GENTEX CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,510 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
-
600 NOTH CENTENNIAL
ZEELAND, MI 49464
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- OTTAWA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336390
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 11, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110001853325
How This Compares
#283
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#6,575
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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)
+29% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,293 | — |
| 2016 | 790 | -66% |
| 2017 | 1,510 | +91% |
| 2018 | 1,773 | +17% |
| 2019 | 1,567 | -12% |
| 2020 | 15,021 | +858% |
| 2021 | 2,101 | -86% |
| 2022 | 2,530 | +20% |
| 2023 | 2,870 | +13% |
| 2024 | 2,959 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,768 | 1,768 | — | — | 10,233 | |
| Toluene | 490 | 490 | — | — | 20,378 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 219 | 219 | — | — | 20,240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 168 | 168 | — | — | 11,980 | |
| Methanol | 143 | 143 | — | — | 15,688 | |
| Silver compounds | 115 | 115 | — | — | 1,269 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 57 | 57 | — | — | 11,946 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9,288 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,922 | 1,922 | — | — | 17,804 | |
| Toluene | 476 | 476 | — | — | 33,511 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 219 | 219 | — | — | 20,120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 138 | 138 | — | — | 11,274 | |
| Acetonitrile | 114 | 114 | — | — | 13,296 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11,742 | |
| Silver compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,526 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,494 | 1,494 | — | — | 22,485 | |
| Toluene | 346 | 346 | — | — | 22,948 | |
| Methanol | 273 | 273 | — | — | 10,626 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 219 | 219 | — | — | 18,931 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 112 | 112 | — | — | 15,476 | |
| Silver compounds | 86 | 86 | — | — | 2,621 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8,262 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,353 | 1,353 | — | — | 9,211 | |
| Toluene | 373 | 373 | — | — | 18,723 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 175 | 175 | — | — | 16,674 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 141 | 141 | — | — | 7,437 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 58 | 58 | — | — | 10,202 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15,583 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | 13,713 | 13,713 | — | — | 14,102 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,121 | 1,121 | — | — | 16,667 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 186 | 186 | — | — | 13,492 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 994 | 994 | — | — | 9,874 | |
| Acetonitrile | 573 | 573 | — | — | 9,575 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 618 | 618 | — | — | 11,983 | |
| Methyl iodide | 531 | 531 | — | — | 13,808 | |
| Acetonitrile | 506 | 506 | — | — | 13,227 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 62 | 62 | — | — | 15,061 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | 9,246 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 26,572 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,011 | 1,011 | — | — | 9,884 | |
| Acetonitrile | 382 | 382 | — | — | 8,983 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 117 | 117 | — | — | 12,649 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 23,651 | |
| Silver compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5,180 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 175 | |
| Toluene | 642 | 642 | — | — | 11,280 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 147 | 147 | — | — | 10,034 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,921 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,131 | 2,131 | — | — | 9,214 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 161 | 161 | — | — | 12,201 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,235 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 1,852 | — | — |
| Silver compounds | — | 1,256 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DRUG & LABORATORY DISPOSAL INC
PLAINWELL, MI
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Acetonitrile | 11,980 | — | — | — |
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DRUG & LABORATORY DISPOSAL INC
PLAINWELL, MI
|
Lead compounds | 339 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead compounds | 7,078 | — | — | — |
|
METALLIC RESOURCES INC
TWINSBURG, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 1,852 | — | — |
|
OTTAWA COUNTY LANDFILL INC
COOPERSVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 19 | — | — | — |
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DRUG & LABORATORY DISPOSAL INC
PLAINWELL, MI
|
Methanol | 15,688 | — | — | — |
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DRUG & LABORATORY DISPOSAL INC
PLAINWELL, MI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 10,233 | — | — | — |
|
DRUG & LABORATORY DISPOSAL INC
PLAINWELL, MI
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | 20,240 | — | — | — |
|
METALLIC RESOURCES INC
TWINSBURG, OH
|
Silver compounds | — | 1,256 | — | — |
|
OTTAWA COUNTY LANDFILL INC
COOPERSVILLE, MI
|
Silver compounds | 13 | — | — | — |
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DRUG & LABORATORY DISPOSAL INC
PLAINWELL, MI
|
Toluene | 20,378 | — | — | — |
|
DRUG & LABORATORY DISPOSAL INC
PLAINWELL, MI
|
Methyl acrylate | 11,946 | — | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 2018 | Jan 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 30, 2018 | Jan 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 13, 1992 | May 5, 1993 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID151934460-001 · Nov 27, 2018
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