RECKITT BENCKISER
Quick Summary
- •Released 283 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 $36,012 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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799 US 206
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 08844
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- SOMERSET County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325612
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 2, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $36,012 · last Aug 4, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000563738
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 | 200 | — |
| 2016 | 315 | +57% |
| 2017 | 283 | -10% |
| 2018 | 236 | -17% |
| 2020 | 132 | — |
| 2021 | 66 | -50% |
| 2022 | 50 | -24% |
| 2023 | 30 | -40% |
| 2024 | 84 | +180% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 82 | 82 | — | — | 8,411 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,336 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 28 | 28 | — | — | 16,907 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 161 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 37 | 37 | — | — | 18,386 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 49 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 64 | 64 | — | — | 42,969 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 51 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 129 | 129 | — | — | 29,140 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 49 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 235 | 235 | — | — | 32,528 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 54 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 281 | 281 | — | — | 36,497 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 59 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 44 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 315 | 315 | — | — | 23,173 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 59 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 200 | 200 | — | — | 25,486 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 5,048 | 3,300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 3,129 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 2,578 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,919 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 785 | SOMERSET RARITAN VALLEY SEWERAGE, BRIDGEWATER |
| Zinc compounds | 1,336 | SOMERSET RARITAN VALLEY SEWERAGE, BRIDGEWATER |
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 | Jun 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Sep 13, 2022 | Oct 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 2022 | Oct 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 6, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 17, 2019 | May 14, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 19, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 2005 | Apr 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 20, 1999 | Apr 21, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Non-Compliance Notice | Sep 18, 1998 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 5, 1996 | Dec 16, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 1996 | Dec 16, 1996 | 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.