Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
OWENS CORNING - KEARNY PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 5 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
-
1249 NEWARK TURNPIKE
KEARNY, NJ 07032
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- HUDSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324122
- Inspections
- 10 · last May 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 12, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000318380
How This Compares
#238
of 317 TRI reporters in NJ
#13,262
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
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+67% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | — |
| 2016 | 3 | -15% |
| 2017 | 5 | +41% |
| 2018 | 4 | -2% |
| 2020 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 0% |
| 2022 | 5 | +33% |
| 2023 | 6 | +12% |
| 2024 | 6 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,220 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 45 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 254 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,180 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 44 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,240 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 45 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 271 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,556 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 47 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 251 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,895 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 43 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 290 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,229 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 50 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 245 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,798 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 42 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 191 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,440 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 33 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | 341 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 43 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 1,230 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 251 | — | 103 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RECYCLE OIL CO
EASTON, PA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT NEWARK
NEWARK, NJ
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
KENS MARINE SERVICE, INC
BAYONNE, NJ
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
LARS/MB RECYCLING
WILMINGTON, DE
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 43 | — | — |
|
LARS/MB RECYCLING
WILMINGTON, DE
|
Copper compounds | — | 1,230 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT NEWARK
NEWARK, NJ
|
Copper compounds | 990 | — | — | — |
|
KENS MARINE SERVICE, INC
BAYONNE, NJ
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT NEWARK
NEWARK, NJ
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | — | — | — |
|
LARS/MB RECYCLING
WILMINGTON, DE
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 251 | — | — |
|
RECYCLE OIL CO
EASTON, PA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | Sep 29, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 3, 2019 | Jul 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 3, 2019 | Jul 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 8, 2017 | Mar 2, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 8, 2017 | Mar 2, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.40 % | 61.00 | +12% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.20 mg/L | 40.00 | +53% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.80 mg/L | 40.00 | +42% | Apr 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.80 mg/L | 40.00 | +17% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.26 % | 61.00 | +91% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 deg C | 29.40 | +2% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.60 mg/L | 40.00 | +12% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.30 deg C | 29.40 | +10% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.80 deg C | 29.40 | +5% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +20% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.60 deg C | 29.40 | +1% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 143.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +258% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.10 % | 61.00 | +6% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Petrol hydrocarbons, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +110% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +20% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +35% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +25% | Jan 2017 | Open |
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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NJ-NEA1800010035025 · Nov 12, 2018
$1,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2017-4106 · Sep 25, 2017
$52,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD000545194-001 · May 18, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2000-3802 · May 17, 2001
$40,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD000545194-Y01 · Aug 28, 1990
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