GERRESHEIMER GLASS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 143 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 $208,820 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1131 ARNOLD ST
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327213
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 18, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $208,820 · last Sep 18, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000432443
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 90 | — |
| 2016 | 143 | +59% |
| 2021 | 255 | — |
| 2022 | 255 | 0% |
| 2024 | 333 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 333 | 333 | — | — | 60 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 255 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 143 | 143 | — | — | 250 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 90 | 90 | — | — | 1,429 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL
BROOK, IN
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 55 | THORN CREEK BASIN SD, CHICAGO HEIGHTS |
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 | FRV | Jul 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Mar 3, 2019 | Sep 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2009 | — | 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.