Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DUNCAN GROUP THE
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,769 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 $10,800 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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69 NORMAN ST
EVERETT, MA 02149
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- MIDDLESEX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 1, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $10,800 · last Jul 22, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000311047
How This Compares
#16
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#3,116
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.
7
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-26% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17,841 | — |
| 2016 | 23,768 | +33% |
| 2017 | 16,769 | -29% |
| 2018 | 14,971 | -11% |
| 2019 | 2,900 | -81% |
| 2020 | 14,212 | +390% |
| 2021 | 18,362 | +29% |
| 2022 | 2,815 | -85% |
| 2023 | 12,577 | +347% |
| 2024 | 13,213 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | 1,400 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | 55,038 | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 460 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,760 | 9,760 | — | — | 946 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,800 | 2,800 | — | — | 77,477 | |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 363 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,800 | 2,800 | — | — | 70,400 | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 210 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,750 | 11,750 | — | — | 970 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | 73,359 | |
| Methanol | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | 3,300 | |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2,060 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | 1,384 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | 77,830 | |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 300 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,900 | 2,900 | — | — | 92,994 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,900 | 4,900 | — | — | 70,002 | |
| Lead compounds | 71 | 71 | — | — | 2,272 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,000 | 12,000 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,700 | 4,700 | — | — | 67,111 | |
| Lead compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | 662 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 19,000 | 19,000 | — | — | 2,100 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,700 | 4,700 | — | — | 80,971 | |
| Lead compounds | 68 | 68 | — | — | 1,901 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15,000 | 15,000 | — | — | 1,700 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,800 | 2,800 | — | — | 62,571 | |
| Lead compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | 732 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,400 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STABLEX CANADA
BLAINVILLE
|
Lead compounds | 240 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC.
YORK, PA
|
Lead compounds | 220 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BRAINTREE INC
BRAINTREE, MA
|
Zinc compounds | 700 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF CONNECTICUT INC
BRISTOL, CT
|
Zinc compounds | 54,000 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC.
YORK, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 320 | — | — | — |
|
STABLEX CANADA
BLAINVILLE
|
Zinc compounds | 18 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BRAINTREE INC
BRAINTREE, MA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,400 | — |
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 | — | DEER ISLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, WINTHROP |
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 | Dec 1, 2021 | Nov 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 1, 2021 | Nov 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 1, 2021 | Feb 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 1, 2021 | Feb 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 1, 2021 | Feb 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 10, 2014 | Sep 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 24, 2011 | May 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 5, 2008 | Feb 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 5, 2008 | Feb 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 5, 2008 | Feb 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 2008 | Feb 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 5, 2008 | Feb 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 5, 2008 | Feb 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 5, 2008 | Feb 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 2005 | Jan 11, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 22, 1996 | Mar 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 22, 1996 | Mar 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 1996 | Mar 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 22, 1996 | Mar 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 1996 | Mar 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 1996 | Mar 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 28, 1992 | Jan 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 1992 | Dec 7, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 1, 1990 | Mar 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 4, 1990 | Mar 13, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 4, 1990 | Jul 12, 1991 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.64 mg/L | 1.10 | +140% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.31 mg/L | 1.10 | +110% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.54 mg/L | 0.13 | +308% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.46 mg/L | 0.13 | +2,521% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 14.60 mg/L | 0.13 | +10,961% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.51 mg/L | 0.13 | +1,044% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.48 mg/L | 0.13 | +1,779% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.67 mg/L | 1.10 | +234% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 18.60 mg/L | 0.13 | +13,991% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 6.42 mg/L | 1.10 | +484% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 8.08 mg/L | 0.13 | +6,021% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 29.40 mg/L | 0.13 | +22,173% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.21 mg/L | 0.13 | +3,089% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 19.10 mg/L | 0.13 | +14,370% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.90 mg/L | 0.13 | +2,900% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 9.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +820% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 23.40 mg/L | 0.13 | +17,900% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 9.74 mg/L | 0.13 | +7,392% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 9.02 mg/L | 1.00 | +802% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 5.89 mg/L | 0.75 | +685% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.05 mg/L | 0.75 | +307% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.70 mg/L | 0.13 | +1,977% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.85 mg/L | 0.13 | +2,862% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 9.93 mg/L | 0.13 | +7,538% | Mar 2020 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001047620-001 · Oct 31, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2019-2050 · Sep 10, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2000-0253 · Dec 10, 2000
$1,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001047620-000 · Feb 18, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001020338-000 · Feb 18, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD980672422-000 · Jun 24, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001020338-003 · Dec 19, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD980672422-002 · Dec 19, 1990
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