Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
J H BAXTER AND COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 31,595 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 $313,240 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
85 BAXTER ST
EUGENE, OR 97402
View on map ↗ - County
- LANE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 8, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $313,240 · last Jul 14, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000488295
How This Compares
#37
of 266 TRI reporters in OR
#2,181
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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 (2015–2021)
+47% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 29,938 | — |
| 2016 | 36,338 | +21% |
| 2017 | 31,595 | -13% |
| 2018 | 36,355 | +15% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 26,955 | — |
| 2021 | 43,965 | +63% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 43,965 | 43,965 | — | — | 829 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 25,494 | 25,494 | — | — | 470 | |
| Creosote | 1,459 | 1,446 | 13 | — | 208 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 35,077 | 35,077 | — | — | 1,103 | |
| Creosote | 1,277 | 1,277 | — | — | 474 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 30,209 | 30,209 | — | — | 1,062 | |
| Creosote | 1,385 | 1,385 | — | — | 262 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 34,986 | 34,986 | — | — | 491 | |
| Creosote | 1,351 | 1,351 | — | — | 333 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 35 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 27,590 | 27,590 | — | — | 294 | |
| Creosote | 2,346 | 2,346 | — | — | 291 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 31 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 1,103 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 50 |
| Creosote | — | — | — | 474 |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NORTHWEST INC
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NORTHWEST INC
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 64 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE LLC
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 198 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NORTHWEST INC
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 1,062 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NORTHWEST INC
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 7 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE LLC
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 21 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE LLC
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
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 | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 1, 2025 | Mar 25, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Jul 1, 2025 | Mar 25, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to provide complete and accurate information (not related to annual report) | May 1, 2023 | Mar 25, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Feb 1, 2023 | Mar 25, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Dec 1, 2022 | Mar 25, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 1, 2022 | Mar 25, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 2022 | Jun 4, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 16, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 2, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 2, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 2, 2020 | Jan 5, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 28, 2020 | Jun 5, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 18, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 18, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 18, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Apr 8, 2019 | Jul 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jan 12, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 12, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Jan 12, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Treatment Standards | Jul 20, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 2017 | Aug 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jul 20, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Jul 20, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2014 | May 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 25, 2014 | May 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 25, 2014 | May 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 15, 2011 | May 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2003 | Jun 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 25, 2003 | Jun 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 22, 1986 | May 22, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 1984 | Jul 18, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 1984 | Jun 28, 1984 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 deg F | 64.00 | +6% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +194% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +109% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +109% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +162% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +162% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +136% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +136% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.80 deg F | 64.00 | +1% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +30% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Pentachlorophenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +258% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Pentachlorophenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +106% | Nov 2017 | 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.
PRE-ENFORCEMENT NOTICE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009032400-202 · Jun 4, 2024
FINAL 3008(A) SFO ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009032400-201 · Jul 14, 2022
$305,440
NOVCO WITH PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009032400-105 · Mar 3, 2021
$223,440
PRE-ENFORCEMENT NOTICE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009032400-104 · Oct 21, 2020
INITIAL EXPEDITED ENFORCEMENT OFFER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009032400-103 · Jun 12, 2020
$2,400
INITIAL EXPEDITED ENFORCEMENT OFFER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009032400-102 · Dec 13, 2019
$1,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2018-0348 · Aug 27, 2018
$64,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009032400-002 · Aug 27, 2018
$64,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OR-WQ/I-WR-2018-015 · May 8, 2018
$12,800
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009032400-001 · Jul 20, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009032400-101 · Apr 19, 2011
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OR-N00000004 · Apr 27, 1993
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