SCIENTIFIC DESIGN CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,323 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 $8,325 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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59 INDUSTRIAL AVE
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 07643
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- BERGEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325188
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 9, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $8,325 · last Oct 15, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110007136447
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
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 | 1,799 | — |
| 2016 | 1,989 | +11% |
| 2017 | 2,323 | +17% |
| 2018 | 2,083 | -10% |
| 2019 | 1,047 | -50% |
| 2020 | 628 | -40% |
| 2021 | 797 | +27% |
| 2022 | 627 | -21% |
| 2023 | 731 | +17% |
| 2024 | 142 | -81% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 1,047 | 1,047 | — | — | 122,666 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | — | 218,541 | — | — |
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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ABINGTON RELDAN METALS LLC
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
|
Silver | — | 21,633 | — | — |
|
AMES ADVANCED MATERIALS CORP
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ
|
Silver | — | 171,704 | — | — |
|
AMES GOLDSMITH CORP
SOUTH GLENS FALLS, NY
|
Silver | — | 8,575 | — | — |
|
COLT REFINING INC
MERRIMACK, NH
|
Silver | — | 16,629 | — | — |
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 | Jun 12, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 29, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 21, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 21, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 23, 2010 | Dec 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 23, 2010 | Dec 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 30, 2002 | Oct 15, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 16, 1995 | Mar 17, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 12, 1992 | Dec 8, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 23, 1992 | Jul 31, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 13, 1991 | Jul 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | May 17, 1988 | Apr 4, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 17, 1988 | Apr 4, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 21, 1986 | Oct 16, 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.