Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ESSEX GROUP LLC FRANKLIN
Quick Summary
- •Released 23,740 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3200 ESSEX DR
FRANKLIN, IN 46131
View on map ↗ - County
- JOHNSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000493626
How This Compares
#158
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#2,590
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+74% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 29,373 | — |
| 2016 | 29,878 | +2% |
| 2017 | 23,740 | -21% |
| 2018 | 22,319 | -6% |
| 2019 | 18,006 | -19% |
| 2020 | 17,620 | -2% |
| 2021 | 18,616 | +6% |
| 2022 | 30,518 | +64% |
| 2023 | 33,035 | +8% |
| 2024 | 51,145 | +55% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 30,557 | 30,552 | 5 | — | 21,155 | |
| Phenol | 10,473 | 10,471 | 2 | — | 10,940 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 3,859 | 3,859 | — | — | 845 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,335 | 3,335 | — | — | 4,130 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,313 | 1,313 | — | — | 3,300 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 834 | 834 | — | — | 1,035 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 772 | 772 | — | — | 1,238 | |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 4,627,325 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 13,010 | 13,005 | 5 | — | 39,078 | |
| Phenol | 9,962 | 9,961 | 1 | — | 12,875 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 4,246 | 4,246 | — | — | 995 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,627 | 2,627 | — | — | 4,860 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,685 | 1,685 | — | — | 3,884 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 846 | 846 | — | — | 1,457 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 657 | 657 | — | — | 1,218 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 4,571,816 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 12,664 | 12,659 | 5 | — | 37,021 | |
| Phenol | 10,668 | 10,667 | 1 | — | 12,207 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,869 | 2,869 | — | — | 4,608 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,426 | 1,426 | — | — | 3,683 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 1,285 | 1,285 | — | — | 1,383 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 874 | 874 | — | — | 943 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 724 | 724 | — | — | 1,155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 8 | — | 8 | — | 3,086,284 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7,488 | 7,480 | 8 | — | 24,145 | |
| Phenol | 6,832 | 6,832 | — | — | 6,356 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,665 | 1,665 | — | — | 2,400 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 969 | 969 | — | — | 1,918 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 711 | 711 | — | — | 720 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 520 | 520 | — | — | 490 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 419 | 419 | — | — | 602 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 12 | — | 12 | — | 2,198,523 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7,296 | 7,295 | 1 | — | 29,597 | |
| Phenol | 6,347 | 6,347 | — | — | 9,456 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,399 | 1,399 | — | — | 3,569 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,062 | 1,062 | — | — | 2,853 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 692 | 692 | — | — | 1,071 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 471 | 471 | — | — | 730 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 352 | 352 | — | — | 895 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1,928,813 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 8,855 | 8,854 | 1 | — | 41,363 | |
| Phenol | 4,734 | 4,734 | — | — | 13,985 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,737 | 1,737 | — | — | 5,280 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,338 | 1,338 | — | — | 4,219 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 538 | 538 | — | — | 1,583 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 436 | 436 | — | — | 1,324 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 367 | 367 | — | — | 1,079 | |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2,251,501 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10,550 | 10,548 | 2 | — | 26,287 | |
| Phenol | 5,116 | 5,114 | 2 | — | 8,401 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,699 | 2,699 | — | — | 3,566 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,887 | 1,887 | — | — | 2,499 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 994 | 994 | — | — | 891 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 631 | 631 | — | — | 1,045 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 430 | 430 | — | — | 714 | |
| Copper | 12 | — | 12 | — | 2,300,312 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10,118 | 10,116 | 2 | — | 39,613 | |
| Phenol | 6,604 | 6,603 | 1 | — | 15,268 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,656 | 2,656 | — | — | 4,711 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,031 | 2,031 | — | — | 3,558 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,059 | 1,059 | — | — | 1,178 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 754 | 754 | — | — | 1,751 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 514 | 514 | — | — | 1,193 | |
| Copper | 4 | — | 4 | — | 2,504,968 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 13,309 | 13,306 | 3 | — | 39,857 | |
| Phenol | 8,502 | 8,501 | 1 | — | 15,819 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 2,852 | 2,852 | — | — | 5,300 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,753 | 2,753 | — | — | 5,044 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,660 | 1,660 | — | — | 3,106 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 491 | 491 | — | — | 897 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 301 | 301 | — | — | 562 | |
| Copper | 10 | — | 10 | — | 2,633,358 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 14,577 | 14,576 | 1 | — | 32,592 | |
| Phenol | 7,959 | 7,959 | — | — | 21,410 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,614 | 2,614 | — | — | 4,502 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 2,186 | 2,186 | — | — | 5,862 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,228 | 1,228 | — | — | 3,319 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 517 | 517 | — | — | 768 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 284 | 284 | — | — | 765 | |
| Copper | 8 | — | 8 | — | 2,694,779 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 4,626,938 | — | — |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | 593 | 113,846 |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | — | — | 869 | 23,088 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 664 | 44,616 |
| Phenol | — | — | 7,675 | 306,244 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,897 | 66,547 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 726 | 16,638 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 14,841 | 533,355 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 3,148 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 9,631 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 3,166 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Phenol | — | — | 498 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 1,628 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Phenol | — | — | 4,975 | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper | 387 | — | — | — |
|
ESSEX GROUP INCORPORATED
COLUMBIA CITY, IN
|
Copper | — | 4,626,938 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 186 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 831 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,880 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | 170 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | 385 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 126 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,651 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 494 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 491 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
2,4-Dimethylphenol | — | — | — | 184 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
2,4-Dimethylphenol | — | — | 56 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
2,4-Dimethylphenol | — | — | 564 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 154 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 47 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 471 | — |
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 | Oct 5, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 18, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 17, 2019 | Oct 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 17, 2019 | Oct 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2017 | Mar 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 15, 2013 | Dec 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 15, 2013 | Dec 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Oct 15, 2013 | Dec 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 1996 | Aug 5, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 19, 1996 | Aug 5, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1995 | — | Open |
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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND985102565-005 · Oct 13, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND985102565-004 · Sep 20, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND985102565-003 · Mar 20, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND985102565-002 · Oct 22, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND985102565-001 · Nov 26, 1996
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IN-N00002210 · May 10, 1995
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