BORGWARNER TRANSMISSION PRODUCTS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 39,300 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
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700 25TH AVE
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336350
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 14, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000430604
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 | 38,900 | — |
| 2016 | 38,980 | 0% |
| 2017 | 39,300 | +1% |
| 2018 | 35,420 | -10% |
| 2019 | 31,496 | -11% |
| 2020 | 9,825 | -69% |
| 2021 | 12,188 | +24% |
| 2022 | 10,110 | -17% |
| 2023 | 11,400 | +13% |
| 2024 | 13,780 | +21% |
2024
2023
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 4,800 | 4,800 | — | — | 9,565 | |
| Methanol | 4,600 | 4,600 | — | — | 4,077 | |
| Formaldehyde | 710 | 710 | — | — | 446 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 7,566 | 7,566 | — | — | 9,316 | |
| Methanol | 4,181 | 4,181 | — | — | 3,666 | |
| Formaldehyde | 441 | 441 | — | — | 393 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 6,000 | 6,000 | — | — | 9,112 | |
| Methanol | 3,500 | 3,500 | — | — | 3,620 | |
| Formaldehyde | 325 | 325 | — | — | 402 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 19,581 | 19,581 | — | — | 10,661 | |
| Methanol | 10,885 | 10,885 | — | — | 4,258 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,030 | 1,030 | — | — | 445 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 21,000 | 21,000 | — | — | 1,254 | |
| Methanol | 13,300 | 13,300 | — | — | 520 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,120 | 1,120 | — | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 22,020 | 22,020 | — | — | 8,300 | |
| Methanol | 16,120 | 16,120 | — | — | 3,705 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,160 | 1,160 | — | — | 382 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 20,710 | 20,710 | — | — | 8,170 | |
| Methanol | 17,250 | 17,250 | — | — | 3,477 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,020 | 1,020 | — | — | 352 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 21,300 | 21,300 | — | — | 9,361 | |
| Methanol | 16,500 | 16,500 | — | — | 3,946 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | 405 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Phenol | — | 27 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Phenol | 1,323 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methanol | — | 20 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Methanol | 965 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Formaldehyde | — | 1 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Formaldehyde | 55 | — | — | — |
|
BRIDGEPORT SCRAP METAL LLC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper | — | 26,400 | — | — |
|
BRIDGEPORT SCRAP METAL LLC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese | — | 432,400 | — | — |
|
BRIDGEPORT SCRAP METAL LLC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel | — | 829,200 | — | — |
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BRIDGEPORT SCRAP METAL LLC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium | — | 881,200 | — | — |
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BRIDGEPORT SCRAP METAL LLC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead | — | 16,000 | — | — |
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.
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 | Jan 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 17, 2014 | Jun 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 17, 2014 | Jun 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 17, 2014 | Jun 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 24, 2002 | Dec 9, 2002 | 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.