TRI Reporter
RCRA
FIRST SOLAR INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 251 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
-
28101 CEDAR PARK BLVD
PERRYSBURG, OH 43551
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- WOOD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334413
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 25, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110004734440
How This Compares
#669
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#8,845
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)
-26% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,351 | — |
| 2016 | 1,065 | -21% |
| 2017 | 251 | -76% |
| 2018 | 1,595 | +535% |
| 2019 | 1,159 | -27% |
| 2020 | 2,913 | +151% |
| 2021 | 2,008 | -31% |
| 2022 | 844 | -58% |
| 2023 | 793 | -6% |
| 2024 | 1,000 | +26% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 189,613 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,092 | |
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | 4 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 64,389 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 42 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 130,011 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,759 | |
| Nitric acid | 542 | 542 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 251 | 251 | — | — | 62,360 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 28 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 171,345 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,615 | |
| Nitric acid | 593 | 593 | — | — | 5 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 251 | 251 | — | — | 57,488 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 34 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,256 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 191,700 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,758 | 1,758 | — | — | 10 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 251 | 251 | — | — | 49,317 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 26 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 197,069 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,563 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,663 | 2,663 | — | — | 5 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 45,680 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,498 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 290,109 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,158 | 1,158 | — | — | 250 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 82 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 151,295 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 14,478 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,340 | 1,340 | — | — | 5 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 44,101 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 180 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium compounds | — | — | — | — | 24,963 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 19,171 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 43,284 | |
| Nitric acid | 250 | 250 | — | — | 5 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 284 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 42,439 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 139,447 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,058 | 1,058 | — | — | 250 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 45,949 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 440 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 115,236 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,333 | 1,333 | — | — | 250 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 46,799 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 41,053 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 511 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 140,576 |
| Lead compounds | — | 10 | — | — |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 24,421 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 170,652 |
| Copper compounds | — | 1,574 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DLUBAK GLASS
UPPER SANDUSKY, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 31 | — | — | — |
|
V & V VENTURES
TOLEDO, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
EVERGREEN RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
NORTHWOOD, OH
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Nitric acid | 4 | — | — | — |
|
DLUBAK GLASS
UPPER SANDUSKY, OH
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Cadmium compounds | 5,807 | — | — | — |
|
FIRST SOLAR INC
WALBRIDGE, OH
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 24,416 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Cadmium compounds | 3,536 | — | — | — |
|
EVERGREEN RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
NORTHWOOD, OH
|
Cadmium compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Copper compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
DLUBAK GLASS
UPPER SANDUSKY, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 250 | — | — |
|
EVERGREEN RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
NORTHWOOD, OH
|
Copper compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
V & V VENTURES
TOLEDO, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 1,324 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 189,613 | CITY OF TOLEDO DIVISION OF WATER RECLAIMATION, TOLEDO |
| Cadmium compounds | 4 | CITY OF TOLEDO DIVISION OF WATER RECLAIMATION, TOLEDO |
| Lead compounds | 1 | CITY OF TOLEDO DIVISION OF WATER RECLAIMATION, TOLEDO |
| Copper compounds | 13 | CITY OF TOLEDO DIVISION OF WATER RECLAIMATION, TOLEDO |
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: General | Jul 25, 2022 | Jul 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 2015 | Jan 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 22, 2015 | Jan 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 21, 2011 | Jun 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2011 | Jun 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 2005 | Dec 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Nov 10, 2005 | Nov 10, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 30, 2004 | Mar 30, 2004 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000037622-005 · Aug 3, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000037622-004 · Feb 5, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000037622-003 · Jul 12, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2011-0002 · Oct 4, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000037622-002 · Nov 18, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000037622-001 · Mar 30, 2004
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PERRYSBURG SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION DEPT
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LAFFERTY LEISURE VILLAGE
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THE LAUNDRY
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TL INDUSTRIES INC
TOLEDO, OH
· Manufacturing
WMI MEDICAL SERVICES OF OHIO INC
NORTHWOOD, OH
· Administrative and Support and Waste Management