TRI Reporter
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Quick Summary
- •Released 19,078 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
-
500 STATE ST
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 2, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 5, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110009371713
How This Compares
#130
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#2,897
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)
-64% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24,205 | — |
| 2016 | 17,326 | -28% |
| 2017 | 19,078 | +10% |
| 2018 | 16,226 | -15% |
| 2019 | 14,678 | -10% |
| 2020 | 12,784 | -13% |
| 2021 | 15,203 | +19% |
| 2022 | 15,468 | +2% |
| 2023 | 8,682 | -44% |
| 2024 | 8,654 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 7,170 | 7,170 | — | — | 86,026 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,484 | 1,484 | — | — | 17,162 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 7,190 | 7,190 | — | — | 67,567 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,492 | 1,492 | — | — | 14,110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 12,425 | 12,425 | — | — | 66,014 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,043 | 3,043 | — | — | 16,262 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 12,706 | 12,706 | — | — | 71,853 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,497 | 2,497 | — | — | 14,207 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 10,423 | 10,423 | — | — | 97,563 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,361 | 2,361 | — | — | 22,234 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 11,656 | 11,656 | — | — | 110,127 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,022 | 3,022 | — | — | 28,709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 12,741 | 12,741 | — | — | 128,436 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,485 | 3,485 | — | — | 36,254 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 15,953 | 15,953 | — | — | 158,485 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,125 | 3,125 | — | — | 31,281 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 14,341 | 14,341 | — | — | 152,872 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,985 | 2,985 | — | — | 32,075 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 19,455 | 19,455 | — | — | 190,752 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4,292 | 4,292 | — | — | 40,963 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 458 | 458 | — | — | 4,319 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 17,162 | 43,426 |
| Toluene | — | — | 86,026 | 217,945 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 86,026 | — |
|
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 17,162 | — |
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 | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Nov 26, 2007 | Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 16, 1986 | Jul 29, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 16, 1986 | Jul 29, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 28, 1985 | Mar 7, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 22, 1985 | May 5, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 22, 1985 | May 5, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 1985 | May 8, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 22, 1985 | May 5, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 22, 1985 | May 5, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 22, 1985 | Nov 14, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 22, 1985 | Nov 14, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 22, 1985 | May 5, 1986 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD089828016-007 · Sep 22, 1986
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD089828016-DV1 · Sep 30, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD089828016-001 · Jun 18, 1985
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