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SCHUMACHER CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 12 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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5610 POLK AVE.
HOUSTON, TX 77023
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 7, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000769794
How This Compares
#1,364
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#11,991
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)
-77% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 28 | — |
| 2016 | 409 | +1369% |
| 2017 | 12 | -97% |
| 2018 | 9 | -24% |
| 2020 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | 6 | +7% |
| 2022 | 6 | 0% |
| 2023 | 6 | 0% |
| 2024 | 6 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,889 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 11,410 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,316 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 13,439 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 734 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 8,929 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 355 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 9,700 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 436 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6,804 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 20,973 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,632 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 19,446 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,573 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 397 | 397 | — | — | 150 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 9,510 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 730 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,663 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 18 | 18 | — | — | 21,575 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 23,974 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11,408 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Lead compounds | 1,887 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2 | CITY OF HOUSTON SIMS BAYOU SOUTH, HOUSTON |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | CITY OF HOUSTON SIMS BAYOU SOUTH, HOUSTON |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 13, 2016 | Apr 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 13, 2016 | Apr 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Mar 6, 2012 | Jul 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 24, 2010 | May 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 24, 2010 | May 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 29, 2002 | Dec 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 29, 2002 | Dec 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 29, 2002 | Dec 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 21, 1998 | Jul 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 21, 1998 | Jul 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 21, 1998 | Aug 12, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 21, 1998 | Mar 25, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 21, 1998 | Mar 25, 1999 | 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008089096-12 · May 18, 2016
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008089096-11 · Apr 7, 2013
$7,022
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008089096-10 · Jul 24, 2012
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008089096-9 · May 29, 2012
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008089096-8 · May 2, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008089096-7 · May 31, 2011
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008089096-6 · May 11, 2011
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008089096-5 · Nov 7, 2002
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-0426 · Aug 30, 2000
$50,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008089096-4 · Dec 30, 1998
$26,500
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008089096-3 · Jul 1, 1998
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008089096-2 · Mar 30, 1998
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008089096-1 · Jan 21, 1998
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