TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
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Quick Summary
- •Released 64,302 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $25,158 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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12220 STRANG RD
LA PORTE, TX 77571
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $25,158 · last Jan 17, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000495241
How This Compares
#198
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,436
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)
-7% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 58,944 | — |
| 2016 | 61,603 | +5% |
| 2017 | 64,302 | +4% |
| 2018 | 44,180 | -31% |
| 2019 | 19,723 | -55% |
| 2020 | 85,861 | +335% |
| 2021 | 28,046 | -67% |
| 2022 | 45,253 | +61% |
| 2023 | 45,437 | 0% |
| 2024 | 54,770 | +21% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 39,020 | 39,020 | — | — | 1,984,723 | |
| Ethylene | 8,860 | 8,860 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 6,880 | 6,880 | — | — | 123,865 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 10 | 10 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 29,711 | 29,711 | — | — | 1,939,808 | |
| Ethylene | 8,273 | 8,273 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 7,453 | 7,453 | — | — | 134,675 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 34,368 | 34,368 | — | — | 2,052,551 | |
| Ethylene | 5,819 | 5,819 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 5,066 | 5,066 | — | — | 136,221 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 21,716 | 21,716 | — | — | 2,213,608 | |
| Ethylene | 3,675 | 3,675 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 2,655 | 2,655 | — | — | 19,674 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 74,553 | 74,553 | — | — | 4,103,214 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 5,805 | 5,805 | — | — | 23,667 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 5,503 | 5,503 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 13,748 | 13,748 | — | — | 20,068 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 5,975 | 5,975 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 32,663 | 32,663 | — | — | 2,841,876 | |
| Ethylene | 7,544 | 7,544 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 3,973 | 3,973 | — | — | 25,997 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 36,494 | 36,494 | 0 | — | 1,923,530 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 17,318 | 17,318 | — | — | 110,574 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 10,490 | 10,490 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 43,548 | 43,548 | — | — | 2,073,940 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 10,940 | 10,940 | — | — | 249,291 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 7,115 | 7,115 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 28,597 | 28,597 | — | — | 1,829,460 | |
| Ethylene | 17,021 | 17,021 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 13,326 | 13,326 | — | — | 671,970 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 215 |
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 2,081,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | 813,331 | 2,262,260 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | 920 | 113,656 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 5 |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 5 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 5 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 75 |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 35 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 115 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | 920 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Methanol | — | — | 783,581 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 115 |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | 29,750 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 5 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Ethylene | — | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Methanol | 1,171,202 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Vinyl acetate | 122,720 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 4, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 27, 2016 | Oct 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 27, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 27, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 27, 2016 | Feb 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 2016 | Oct 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 2016 | Nov 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Sep 27, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 13, 2011 | Jan 31, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 13, 2011 | Jan 31, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 13, 2011 | Jan 31, 2011 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603070996 · Jan 17, 2023
$7,900
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603423397 · Nov 9, 2022
$17,258
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2022-3347 · Nov 9, 2022
$17,258
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000011106-3 · Nov 21, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2015-3342 · May 11, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2015-3317 · May 7, 2015
$60,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000011106-2 · Mar 15, 2011
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000011106-1 · Jan 13, 2011
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