TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
EAKAS CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 36,364 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $520,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6251 RTE. 251
PERU, IL 61354
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- LA SALLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336390
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 14, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $520,200 · last May 30, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000437698
How This Compares
#97
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#2,014
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)
-38% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30,808 | — |
| 2016 | 33,443 | +9% |
| 2017 | 36,364 | +9% |
| 2018 | 36,572 | +1% |
| 2020 | 43,196 | — |
| 2021 | 34,824 | -19% |
| 2022 | 26,072 | -25% |
| 2023 | 21,579 | -17% |
| 2024 | 19,172 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 8,860 | 8,860 | — | — | 22,501 | |
| Toluene | 4,827 | 4,827 | — | — | 88,417 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,860 | 3,860 | — | — | 48,666 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,343 | 1,343 | — | — | 18,328 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 178 | 178 | — | — | 52,146 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 92 | 92 | — | — | 911 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 3,677 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10,059 | 10,059 | — | — | 12,737 | |
| Toluene | 5,638 | 5,638 | — | — | 81,812 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,385 | 3,385 | — | — | 45,933 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,210 | 1,210 | — | — | 47,851 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,168 | 1,168 | — | — | 17,277 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 105 | 105 | — | — | 843 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 310 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 9,810 | 9,810 | — | — | 11,197 | |
| Toluene | 5,348 | 5,348 | — | — | 99,203 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,556 | 4,556 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,879 | 3,879 | — | — | 54,878 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,363 | 2,363 | — | — | 56,309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 102 | 102 | — | — | 1,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 434 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 13,607 | 13,607 | — | — | 76,967 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 7,973 | 7,973 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,005 | 5,005 | — | — | 131,472 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,609 | 4,609 | — | — | 72,036 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,420 | 3,420 | — | — | 73,168 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 142 | 142 | — | — | 2,136 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 851 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 19 | 19 | — | — | 423 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 11,222 | 11,222 | — | — | 28,970 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10,441 | 10,441 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 7,772 | 7,772 | — | — | 167,387 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,020 | 7,020 | — | — | 91,613 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6,567 | 6,567 | — | — | 91,725 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 117 | 117 | — | — | 1,683 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | 542 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 16 | 16 | — | — | 597 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 13,415 | 13,415 | — | — | 11,223 | |
| Toluene | 10,792 | 10,792 | — | — | 164,275 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,788 | 5,788 | — | — | 92,487 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4,694 | 4,694 | — | — | 93,547 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,743 | 1,743 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 140 | 140 | — | — | 1,571 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 13,892 | 13,892 | — | — | 112,542 | |
| Nitric acid | 13,016 | 13,016 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,522 | 5,522 | — | — | 65,708 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,799 | 3,799 | — | — | 67,153 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 135 | 135 | — | — | 1,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 13,322 | 13,322 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 10,574 | 10,574 | — | — | 69,245 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,765 | 6,765 | — | — | 38,025 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,842 | 1,842 | — | — | 42,949 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 753 | 753 | — | — | 1,941 | |
| Nickel compounds | 139 | 139 | — | — | 12,296 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | 6,237 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 10,392 | 10,392 | — | — | 67,274 | |
| Nitric acid | 10,069 | 10,069 | — | — | 7,558 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,401 | 7,401 | — | — | 36,181 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,195 | 2,195 | — | — | 41,386 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 602 | 602 | — | — | 2,019 | |
| Nickel compounds | 113 | 113 | — | — | 5,678 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 36 | 36 | — | — | 2,853 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | 18,328 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 48,464 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | 22,501 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | 88,412 | 5 | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 3,645 | — | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 52,146 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 801 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 52,146 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 801 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 3,566 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 80 | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Toluene | — | — | 5 | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Toluene | — | 88,412 | — | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 48,464 | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 202 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nitric acid | — | 22,501 | — | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 18,328 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 31 | PERU STP #2, PERU |
| Nickel compounds | 110 | PERU STP #2, PERU |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 2016 | Aug 29, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 22, 2016 | Aug 29, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 7, 1999 | Oct 26, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2025-5031 · May 30, 2025
$520,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2025-5030 · May 28, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD984820191-001 · Aug 29, 2016
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD984820191-DV1 · Sep 13, 1999
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