TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PROVIDENCE METALLIZING CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 21 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
-
51 FAIRLAWN AVE
PAWTUCKET, RI 02860
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- PROVIDENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 8, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000312297
How This Compares
#46
of 64 TRI reporters in RI
#11,370
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)
-14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 34 | — |
| 2016 | 17 | -49% |
| 2017 | 21 | +21% |
| 2018 | 34 | +60% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 15 | — |
| 2021 | 26 | +73% |
| 2022 | 22 | -17% |
| 2023 | 19 | -12% |
| 2024 | 29 | +53% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,588 | |
| Nitric acid | 29 | 29 | — | — | 2,588 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,910 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitric acid | 19 | 19 | — | — | 2,911 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,790 | |
| Nitric acid | 22 | 22 | — | — | 2,625 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 348 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,790 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 196 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitric acid | 26 | 26 | — | — | 2,790 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 299 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 729 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,755 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | 1,755 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 299 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 534 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,538 | |
| Nitric acid | 34 | 34 | — | — | 1,537 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,078 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 797 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,212 | |
| Nitric acid | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,212 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,191 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 906 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 656 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitric acid | 17 | 17 | — | — | 1,191 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 34,651 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 649 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 948 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 34 | 34 | — | — | 5,198 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,588 | — | — | — |
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
|
Nitric acid | 2,588 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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 compounds | — | BUCKLIN POINT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, EAST PROVIDENCE (RUMFORD) |
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 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 27, 2013 | May 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 2013 | May 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 27, 2013 | May 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 27, 2013 | May 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 14, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 14, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 14, 2010 | Aug 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 14, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 14, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 14, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 4, 2010 | Aug 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 4, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 4, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 4, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Jun 20, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 1995 | Nov 24, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 27, 1988 | Jun 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 1986 | Jun 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 12, 1985 | Mar 6, 1986 | 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602820441 · Aug 31, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001187277-001 · Apr 17, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001187277-A01 · Jun 14, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2006-1202 · Feb 8, 2007
$52,700
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2006-1014 · Mar 24, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001187277-000 · Jul 11, 1995
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001187277-009 · Aug 5, 1988
$7,600
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001187277-003 · Mar 17, 1986
$5,600
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001187277-006 · Apr 5, 1985
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