AMERITIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,799 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
-
100 TIE PLANT RD
THE DALLES, OR 97058
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- WASCO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 16, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 2, 1999
- Registry ID
- 110000486769
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
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 | 8,080 | — |
| 2016 | 7,465 | -8% |
| 2017 | 7,799 | +4% |
| 2018 | 784 | -90% |
| 2019 | 1,054 | +34% |
| 2020 | 971 | -8% |
| 2021 | 611 | -37% |
| 2022 | 605 | -1% |
| 2023 | 6 | -99% |
| 2024 | 5 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,583 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 138 | |
| Creosote | 5 | 5 | — | — | 65,722 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5,578 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 6 | 6 | — | — | 90,064 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 29,158 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 189 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10,392 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Creosote | 604 | 604 | — | — | 5,263 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 605 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Creosote | 610 | 610 | — | — | 6,643 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 764 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 28 | |
| Creosote | 969 | 969 | — | — | 14,712 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,117 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 1,053 | 1,053 | — | — | 5,906 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 682 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 783 | 783 | — | — | 4,172 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 481 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 7,793 | 7,793 | — | — | 8,544 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 986 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
| Creosote | 7,459 | 7,459 | — | — | 7,781 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 899 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
| Creosote | 8,074 | 8,074 | — | — | 10,469 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,209 | ♦ 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.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 8,940 | — | — |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 6 | 132 |
| Creosote | — | — | 2,927 | 62,795 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 338 | 7,245 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 42,521 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 20,244 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 30 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Creosote | — | — | 2,927 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 43 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 6 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 89 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 4,906 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 2,336 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 4 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 338 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Copper compounds | 3,448 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Copper compounds | 95 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 2,036 | THE DALLES STP, THE DALLES |
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 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 13, 2013 | Jan 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Dec 13, 2013 | Jan 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 13, 2013 | Jan 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 23, 1998 | Jun 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 23, 1998 | Jun 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 23, 1998 | Jun 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 23, 1998 | Jun 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 15, 1994 | May 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 15, 1994 | May 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 15, 1994 | May 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 1, 1985 | Jul 23, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 11, 1984 | Oct 10, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 1984 | Oct 10, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 1984 | Sep 1, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 1984 | Sep 1, 1984 | 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.