TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SHEPHERD COLOR CO *
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,503 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
-
4539 DUES DR.
CINCINNATI, OH 45246
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- BUTLER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325130
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 15, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000500182
How This Compares
#473
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#6,582
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+6585% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,269 | — |
| 2016 | 1,501 | +18% |
| 2017 | 1,503 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,600 | +6% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 58,749 | — |
| 2021 | 84,844 | +44% |
| 2022 | 75,452 | -11% |
| 2023 | 51,667 | -32% |
| 2024 | 84,853 | +64% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 82,565 | 82,565 | — | — | 612 | |
| Toluene | 1,546 | 1,546 | — | — | 436,260 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 167 | 166 | 1 | — | 89,780 | |
| Antimony compounds | 159 | 159 | — | — | 23,659 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 154 | 154 | — | — | 28,210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 128 | 128 | — | — | 37,614 | |
| Zinc compounds | 51 | 42 | 9 | — | 11,185 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 43 | 1 | — | 11,092 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 23,851 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,837 | 49,837 | — | — | 547 | |
| Toluene | 1,123 | 1,123 | — | — | 229,666 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 162 | 161 | 1 | — | 165,135 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 153 | 153 | — | — | 43,365 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 142 | 142 | — | — | 44,428 | |
| Manganese compounds | 117 | 117 | — | — | 72,686 | |
| Zinc compounds | 50 | 42 | 8 | — | 21,077 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 43 | 1 | — | 20,993 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 41,855 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 73,194 | 73,194 | — | — | 773 | |
| Toluene | 1,570 | 1,570 | — | — | 365,147 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 163 | 162 | 1 | — | 134,450 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 154 | 154 | — | — | 43,201 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 145 | 145 | — | — | 36,242 | |
| Manganese compounds | 92 | 92 | — | — | 57,145 | |
| Zinc compounds | 51 | 42 | 9 | — | 17,175 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 43 | 1 | — | 17,092 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 34,124 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 21 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 82,355 | 82,355 | — | — | 690 | |
| Toluene | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | 287,213 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 163 | 162 | 1 | — | 26,093 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 154 | 154 | — | — | 7,086 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 147 | 147 | — | — | 5,864 | |
| Manganese compounds | 91 | 91 | — | — | 11,283 | |
| Zinc compounds | 51 | 41 | 10 | — | 2,739 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 43 | 1 | — | 2,651 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 8,842 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 25 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 57,156 | 57,156 | — | — | 518 | |
| Toluene | 906 | 906 | — | — | 107,923 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 164 | 163 | 1 | — | 898,468 | |
| Antimony compounds | 152 | 152 | — | — | 250,522 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 151 | 151 | — | — | 298,421 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 87 | 87 | — | — | 372,423 | |
| Zinc compounds | 50 | 41 | 9 | — | 119,234 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 43 | 1 | — | 119,180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 211,727 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 50 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 908 | 908 | — | — | 127,279 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 162 | 160 | 2 | — | 5,973 | |
| Antimony compounds | 152 | 152 | — | — | 506 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 148 | 148 | — | — | 611 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 95 | 95 | — | — | 2,326 | |
| Zinc compounds | 52 | 41 | 11 | — | 153 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 43 | 1 | — | 86 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 3,784 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 787 | 787 | — | — | 164,370 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 164 | 163 | 1 | — | 6,194 | |
| Antimony compounds | 162 | 162 | — | — | 489 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 150 | 150 | — | — | 674 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 105 | 105 | — | — | 10,603 | |
| Zinc compounds | 51 | 41 | 10 | — | 168 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 43 | 1 | — | 97 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 3,915 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 23 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 806 | 806 | — | — | 153,373 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 163 | 162 | 1 | — | 6,731 | |
| Antimony compounds | 160 | 160 | — | — | 506 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 149 | 149 | — | — | 709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 90 | 90 | — | — | 8,239 | |
| Zinc compounds | 50 | 41 | 9 | — | 176 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 43 | 1 | — | 105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 4,220 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 21 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 573 | 573 | — | — | 90,315 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 161 | 160 | 1 | — | 5,571 | |
| Antimony compounds | 155 | 155 | — | — | 427 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 149 | 149 | — | — | 598 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 96 | 96 | — | — | 6,177 | |
| Zinc compounds | 51 | 41 | 10 | — | 149 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 43 | 1 | — | 82 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 40 | 39 | 1 | — | 3,495 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 11,168 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper compounds | 23,800 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Manganese compounds | 34,612 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 11,069 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 89,739 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 97,496 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | 338,739 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 25 |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Cobalt compounds | 28,193 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Antimony compounds | 23,467 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 23 | UPPER MILL CREEK WATER RECLAMATION FACIL, WEST CHESTER |
| Lead compounds | 3 | UPPER MILL CREEK WATER RECLAMATION FACIL, WEST CHESTER |
| Ammonia | 612 | UPPER MILL CREEK WATER RECLAMATION FACIL, WEST CHESTER |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 41 | UPPER MILL CREEK WATER RECLAMATION FACIL, WEST CHESTER |
| Antimony compounds | 192 | UPPER MILL CREEK WATER RECLAMATION FACIL, WEST CHESTER |
| Copper compounds | 51 | UPPER MILL CREEK WATER RECLAMATION FACIL, WEST CHESTER |
| Manganese compounds | 3,002 | UPPER MILL CREEK WATER RECLAMATION FACIL, WEST CHESTER |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | UPPER MILL CREEK WATER RECLAMATION FACIL, WEST CHESTER |
| Cobalt compounds | 17 | UPPER MILL CREEK WATER RECLAMATION FACIL, WEST CHESTER |
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