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SIMPSON TACOMA

Quick Summary

  • Released 384,895 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 $60,500 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
801 E PORTLAND AVE
TACOMA, WA 98421
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County
PIERCE County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
322130
Inspections
12 · last Feb 23, 2026
Total Penalties
$60,500 · last Dec 12, 2022
Registry ID
110000490558

How This Compares

#12 of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#468 of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing

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.

8
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.

Emissions Trend (2015–2023) -56% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 845,647
2016 515,621 -39%
2017 384,895 -25%
2018 417,389 +8%
2019 50,452 -88%
2020 456,859 +806%
2021 452,446 -1%
2022 496,058 +10%
2023 368,325 -26%

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 205,454 166,123 39,331
Ammonia 68,469 66,864 1,605
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 37,891 37,891
Hydrogen sulfide 23,105 22,824 281
Acetaldehyde 9,804 8,596 1,208 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 9,407 216 9,191 124,193
Phenol 8,431 8,425 5
Formaldehyde 4,788 4,331 457 ♦ Carcinogen
Formic acid 723 723
Chlorine dioxide 138 138
Lead compounds 53 41 12 2,348
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 52 52 28 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 7 1 6 3
Catechol 4 4 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 269,544 198,598 70,946
Ammonia 82,679 81,816 863
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 67,558 67,558
Hydrogen sulfide 30,015 29,716 299
Acetaldehyde 12,811 11,594 1,217 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 11,702 11,662 40
Manganese compounds 11,264 287 10,977 124,193
Formaldehyde 7,952 6,746 1,206 ♦ Carcinogen
Formic acid 1,536 1,536
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 662 662 29,864
Lead compounds 168 63 105 4,460
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 82 82 28 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 45 45
Chlorine 25 25
Catechol 10 10 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 5 1 4 3
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 285,630 223,317 62,313
Ammonia 54,589 53,392 1,197
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 32,352 32,352
Hydrogen sulfide 31,508 31,215 293
Manganese compounds 13,425 301 13,124 81,458
Acetaldehyde 11,551 10,343 1,208 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 11,339 11,293 45
Formaldehyde 8,329 7,124 1,205 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 1,411 235 1,176 10,094
Formic acid 1,358 1,358
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 638 638 19,848
Lead compounds 181 72 109 4,661
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 87 87 12 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 17 17
Chlorine 16 16
Mercury compounds 7 7 0 3
Catechol 5 5 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 3 1 2 1
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 78 ♦ Carcinogen

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 268,800 233,100 35,700 313
Ammonia 61,315 59,265 2,050
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 38,400 38,400
Hydrogen sulfide 34,725 34,400 325 9
Manganese compounds 15,128 328 14,800 86,200
Phenol 12,449 12,419 30 0
Acetaldehyde 11,916 10,736 1,180 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 9,032 7,672 1,360 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Formic acid 2,670 2,670 0
Zinc compounds 1,453 223 1,230 10,600
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 677 677 20,500
Lead compounds 148 73 74 4,900
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 96 96 13 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 20 20
Chlorine 18 18
Mercury compounds 8 7 0 3
Catechol 5 5 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 1 1 1
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 82 ♦ Carcinogen

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 26,970 26,970
Phenol 12,041 12,015 26 0
Acetaldehyde 11,436 10,396 1,039 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 6 6 0 4

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 239,344 216,482 22,862
Ammonia 63,999 62,776 1,223
Hydrogen sulfide 33,917 33,631 287
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 28,325 28,325
Manganese compounds 13,484 344 13,141 910
Phenol 12,534 12,503 31
Acetaldehyde 11,860 10,820 1,040 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 8,893 7,687 1,206 ♦ Carcinogen
Formic acid 2,704 2,704
Zinc compounds 1,309 214 1,095 10,677
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 715 715 24,284
Lead compounds 153 82 71 5,158
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 96 96 23 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 21 21
Chlorine 18 18
Catechol 10 10 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 6 6 0 3
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 1 1 2
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 0 155 ♦ Carcinogen

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 228,588 206,244 22,344
Ammonia 56,652 55,426 1,226
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 26,098 26,098
Hydrogen sulfide 24,448 24,137 311
Phenol 15,150 15,127 23
Acetaldehyde 13,238 11,242 1,996 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 9,109 153 8,956 540
Formaldehyde 8,663 7,562 1,101 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 1,236 1,235 1
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 682 682 17,454
Formic acid 613 613
Lead compounds 275 205 70 4,010
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 97 97 27 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 20 20
Chlorine 17 17
Mercury compounds 4 4 0 4
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 2 2 2
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 1 0 74 ♦ Carcinogen
Catechol 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Catechol ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 264,000 243,100 20,900 50
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 118,000 118,000
Ammonia 61,170 60,000 1,170
Hydrogen sulfide 24,933 24,630 303 3
Phenol 15,333 15,306 27
Acetaldehyde 11,927 11,056 871 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 8,797 7,717 1,080 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 8,671 161 8,510 1,390
Cresol (mixed isomers) 1,113 1,112 1
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 721 721 27,500
Formic acid 649 649
Lead compounds 155 67 88 652
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 98 98 32 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 30 30
Chlorine 18 18
Mercury compounds 4 4 4
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 1 0 159 ♦ Carcinogen

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 389,000 389,000
Methanol 271,500 247,100 24,400 29
Ammonia 90,850 88,650 2,200
Hydrogen sulfide 23,710 23,400 310 1
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 19,900 19,900 0
Phenol 14,941 14,907 34 0
Acetaldehyde 12,400 11,700 700 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 11,950 150 11,800 780
Formaldehyde 8,568 7,468 1,100 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 1,073 1,072 1 0
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 720 720 23,800
Formic acid 660 660
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 175 97 78 12 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 154 63 91 384
Chlorine dioxide 20 20
Chlorine 18 18
Mercury compounds 7 7 0 3
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 1 0 74 ♦ Carcinogen
Catechol 0 0 0 ♦ 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
Chlorine dioxide 88,665
Phenol 12,138
Catechol 163
Methanol 6,531,570
Formaldehyde 25,685
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 66,111
Ammonia 192,697
Hydrogen sulfide 602,310
Acetaldehyde 22,557
Chlorine 5,879

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
LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 17,454
LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 74
LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
Lead compounds 4,010
LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
Manganese compounds 540
LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
Mercury compounds 4
LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 27
LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 2

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 and not reported Oct 30, 2025 Nov 30, 2025 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Jul 1, 2025 Aug 1, 2025 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event reported late Apr 1, 2025 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Apr 1, 2025 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Apr 1, 2025 May 13, 2025 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Apr 1, 2025 May 13, 2025 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Sep 1, 2024 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Sep 1, 2024 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Jul 1, 2024 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jul 1, 2024 Open
caa FRV Sep 19, 2023 Open
caa FRV Jul 18, 2023 Open
caa FRV Jun 15, 2023 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Apr 1, 2023 Open
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Feb 22, 2023 Mar 13, 2023 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Feb 22, 2023 Mar 17, 2023 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Feb 22, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Resolved
caa FRV Jan 13, 2023 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Jan 7, 2023 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Dec 28, 2022 Dec 29, 2022 Resolved
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Dec 1, 2022 Dec 3, 2022 Resolved
cwa Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample Nov 17, 2022 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Oct 30, 2022 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Oct 30, 2022 Open
caa HPV Jul 20, 2022 Mar 1, 2025 Resolved
caa FRV Apr 6, 2022 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Nov 15, 2021 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Nov 15, 2021 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Feb 14, 2020 Mar 16, 2020 Resolved
caa FRV Dec 19, 2019 Open
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Aug 21, 2019 Sep 6, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Aug 21, 2019 Aug 27, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Aug 21, 2019 Aug 22, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Aug 21, 2019 Sep 16, 2019 Resolved
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Jan 21, 2019 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Nov 29, 2018 Dec 30, 2018 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Nov 29, 2018 Dec 30, 2018 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Nov 29, 2018 Dec 30, 2018 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Nov 29, 2018 Dec 30, 2018 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Nov 29, 2018 Dec 30, 2018 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Feb 15, 2018 Mar 18, 2018 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Feb 14, 2018 Mar 17, 2018 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Nov 15, 2017 Dec 16, 2017 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Nov 15, 2017 Dec 16, 2017 Resolved
caa FRV Apr 14, 2017 Open
caa FRV Aug 16, 2016 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Feb 14, 2016 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Feb 14, 2016 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Feb 14, 2016 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late May 15, 2015 Open

Discharge Limit Exceedances

Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.

Pollutant Violation Reported Limit Exceedance Period Status
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 154.81 kg/d 3,993.84 +99,999% Dec 2023 Open
Daily excursion time [min] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.69 d 0.31 +122% May 2023 Open

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.

Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1986-0053
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603847810 · Dec 18, 2023
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act · Case 3603847836 · Dec 5, 2023
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act · Case 3603772601 · Sep 29, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603719616 · May 15, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-WAD082510595-001 · Apr 18, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3603474825 · Dec 12, 2022
$52,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3603474837 · Dec 12, 2022
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603328843 · Aug 18, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603302994 · Jul 18, 2022
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WA-789309 · Jun 1, 2021
$8,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3602104017 · Jan 10, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601044371 · May 11, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3600804609 · Aug 29, 2016
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WA-590733 · Sep 10, 2013
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WA-393833 · Jan 3, 2013
$6,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WA-691236 · May 30, 2012
$6,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WA-691036 · Oct 24, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2004-0148 · May 13, 2004
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1993-0249 · Jan 19, 1994
$68,000

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