PENRAY COMPANIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 314 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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1801 ESTES AVE
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000428984
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 | 469 | — |
| 2016 | 218 | -54% |
| 2017 | 314 | +44% |
| 2018 | 388 | +24% |
| 2019 | 56 | -86% |
| 2020 | 236 | +321% |
| 2021 | 283 | +20% |
| 2022 | 152 | -46% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 117 | 117 | — | — | 7,765 | |
| Toluene | 21 | 21 | — | — | 3,891 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3,891 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7 | 7 | — | — | 805 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 134 | 134 | — | — | 4,961 | |
| Toluene | 81 | 81 | — | — | 2,486 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 26 | 26 | — | — | 516 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 22 | 22 | — | — | 516 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 2,486 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 148 | 148 | — | — | 3,947 | |
| Toluene | 77 | 77 | — | — | 1,982 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 1,982 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 56 | 56 | — | — | 2,536 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 159 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 159 | |
| Methanol | 240 | 240 | — | — | 4,447 | |
| Toluene | 93 | 93 | — | — | 2,239 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 49 | 49 | — | — | 499 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,239 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,493 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 137 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 137 | |
| Methanol | 195 | 195 | — | — | 4,668 | |
| Toluene | 72 | 72 | — | — | 2,348 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 41 | 41 | — | — | 513 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,348 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,565 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 185 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 186 | |
| Methanol | 99 | 99 | — | — | 5,828 | |
| Toluene | 77 | 77 | — | — | 2,923 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 40 | 40 | — | — | 712 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 223 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,211 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Methanol | 302 | 302 | — | — | 8,677 | |
| Toluene | 105 | 105 | — | — | 4,084 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 49 | 49 | — | — | 4,085 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,250 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5,596 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 64 | 2,175 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 64 | 435 |
| Methanol | — | — | 96 | 4,351 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 318 | 2,175 |
| Toluene | — | — | 64 | 2,175 |
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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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING, LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 2,348 |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING, LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2,565 |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING, LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 513 |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING, LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Methanol | — | — | — | 4,668 |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING, LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 137 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING, LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Sodium nitrite | 137 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING, LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Toluene | — | — | — | 2,348 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2014 | Jan 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2014 | Jan 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2007 | Jun 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Mar 16, 2007 | Jun 11, 2007 | 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.