FLEXTRONICS AMERICA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 8 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
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12455 RESEARCH BLVD.
AUSTIN, TX 78759
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- TRAVIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334418
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 23, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000465577
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | — |
| 2016 | 8 | -46% |
| 2017 | 8 | +10% |
| 2018 | 2 | -80% |
| 2019 | 1 | -41% |
| 2020 | 4 | +312% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100% |
| 2022 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | -80% |
| 2024 | 2 | +127% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 40,807 |
2023
2022
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 450 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 13,694 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 21,142 | |
| Copper | 4 | — | 4 | — | 10,971 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1,696 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 550 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2,844 | |
| Nitric acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5,693 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 961 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | 7,347 | |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 6,166 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1,403 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,089 | |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 8,354 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 1,833 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 12 | 12 | — | — | 18,877 | |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 6,442 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,133 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 40,806 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALPHA ASSEMBLY SOLUTIONS
ALTOONA, PA
|
Copper | — | 147 | — | — |
|
GEM SOUTHWEST
DALLAS, TX
|
Copper | — | 26,668 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Copper | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GARDNER METALS
AUSTIN, TX
|
Copper | — | 13,991 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0 | WALNUT CREEK WWTP, AUSTIN |
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 Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 23, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 23, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jul 23, 2024 | Feb 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 23, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 23, 2024 | Feb 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 23, 2024 | Feb 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 23, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 23, 2021 | Oct 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 20, 2008 | May 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 20, 2008 | May 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 20, 2008 | May 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 2008 | May 23, 2008 | 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.