US ENERGY
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,039 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
-
3231 BUSSE ROAD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424710
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 19, 2020
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 2, 1981
- Registry ID
- 110000845845
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,247 | — |
| 2016 | 3,157 | +40% |
| 2017 | 3,039 | -4% |
| 2018 | 2,546 | -16% |
| 2019 | 2,257 | -11% |
| 2020 | 1,939 | -14% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 620 | 620 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 510 | 510 | — | — | 5 | |
| Benzene | 350 | 350 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 207 | 207 | — | — | 4 | |
| Cyclohexane | 193 | 193 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 41 | 41 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2 | |
| Cumene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 730 | 730 | — | — | 46 | |
| Toluene | 590 | 590 | — | — | 170 | |
| Benzene | 403 | 403 | — | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 242 | 242 | — | — | 246 | |
| Cyclohexane | 221 | 221 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 46 | 46 | — | — | 127 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 113 | |
| Cumene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| n-Hexane | 810 | 810 | — | — | 2 | |
| Toluene | 670 | 670 | — | — | 24 | |
| Benzene | 460 | 460 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 279 | 279 | — | — | 51 | |
| Cyclohexane | 248 | 248 | — | — | 3 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 54 | 54 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 13 | 13 | — | — | 3 | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 29 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 59 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| n-Hexane | 980 | 980 | — | — | 4 | |
| Toluene | 800 | 800 | — | — | 22 | |
| Benzene | 550 | 550 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 323 | 323 | — | — | 113 | |
| Cyclohexane | 301 | 301 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 63 | 63 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 770 | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 52 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 74 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,020 | 1,020 | — | — | 10 | |
| Toluene | 830 | 830 | — | — | 45 | |
| Benzene | 570 | 570 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 337 | 337 | — | — | 301 | |
| Cyclohexane | 315 | 315 | — | — | 14 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 64 | 64 | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 2,100 | |
| Cumene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 119 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| n-Hexane | 810 | 810 | — | — | 11 | |
| Toluene | 660 | 660 | — | — | 70 | |
| Benzene | 450 | 450 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 269 | 269 | — | — | 209 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 51 | 51 | — | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 440 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 14,000 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 2 |
| Cumene | — | — | — | 37,000 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 0 | 16 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 21,000 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 6 | 60,000 |
| Benzene | — | — | 4 | 23,000 |
| Toluene | — | — | 6 | 58,000 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 14,000 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3 | 23,000 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 2 | 2,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEAVER OIL CO.
HODGKINS, IL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 770 | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL (IL)
GRAYSLAKE, IL
|
Benzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO.
HODGKINS, IL
|
Benzene | — | — | 4 | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO.
HODGKINS, IL
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 0 | — |
|
REPUBLIC KESTREL HAWK RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACIL
RACINE, WI
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO.
HODGKINS, IL
|
Cumene | — | — | 1 | — |
|
COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL (IL)
GRAYSLAKE, IL
|
Cumene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO.
HODGKINS, IL
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 3 | — |
|
COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL (IL)
GRAYSLAKE, IL
|
Cyclohexane | 2 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO.
HODGKINS, IL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 5 | — |
|
REPUBLIC KESTREL HAWK RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACIL
RACINE, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1 | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL (IL)
GRAYSLAKE, IL
|
Ethylbenzene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO.
HODGKINS, IL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
PORTAGE, IN
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC KESTREL HAWK RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACIL
RACINE, WI
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL (IL)
GRAYSLAKE, IL
|
Lead compounds | 23 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO.
HODGKINS, IL
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 2 | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL (IL)
GRAYSLAKE, IL
|
n-Hexane | 2 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO.
HODGKINS, IL
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 5 | — |
|
REPUBLIC KESTREL HAWK RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACIL
RACINE, WI
|
Naphthalene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL (IL)
GRAYSLAKE, IL
|
Naphthalene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO.
HODGKINS, IL
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 1 | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
PORTAGE, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 0 | — |
|
REPUBLIC KESTREL HAWK RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACIL
RACINE, WI
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 57 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO.
HODGKINS, IL
|
Toluene | — | — | 6 | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
PORTAGE, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 1 | — |
|
REPUBLIC KESTREL HAWK RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACIL
RACINE, WI
|
Toluene | — | — | 2 | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL (IL)
GRAYSLAKE, IL
|
Toluene | 13 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO.
HODGKINS, IL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 74 | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
PORTAGE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2 | — |
|
REPUBLIC KESTREL HAWK RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACIL
RACINE, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 5 | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL (IL)
GRAYSLAKE, IL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 32 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2015 | Jul 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2015 | Jul 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2014 | Aug 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2014 | Aug 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2013 | Aug 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2013 | Aug 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 21, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 21, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 21, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 21, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 21, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 21, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2000 | Sep 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2000 | Jun 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 1999 | Sep 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 1998 | Sep 30, 1999 | 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.