Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SUNEDISON POLYSILICON FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,074 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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3000 N SOUTH AVE
PASADENA, TX 77503
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jan 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 5, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000462687
How This Compares
#307
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#2,454
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
1
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.
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 14,617 | 14,617 | — | — | 38,969 | |
| Toluene | 11,204 | 11,204 | — | — | 28,840 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 253 | 253 | — | — | 2,201 |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 16, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 15, 2016 | Dec 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 12, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 12, 2015 | Nov 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 12, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 12, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 12, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 12, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 12, 2010 | May 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 12, 2010 | May 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 12, 2010 | Mar 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2010 | Mar 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 22, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 22, 2009 | Oct 27, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 22, 2009 | Nov 5, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 22, 2009 | Oct 27, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 22, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 22, 2009 | Nov 5, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 22, 2009 | Oct 27, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 29, 2007 | Nov 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 29, 2007 | Nov 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 29, 2007 | Dec 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 29, 2007 | Nov 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 29, 2007 | Oct 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 10, 2003 | Oct 3, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 10, 2003 | Oct 3, 2003 | 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-TXR000007088-8 · Sep 2, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600899898 · Dec 5, 2017
$5,438
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000007088-7 · Jan 15, 2016
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000007088-6 · Nov 12, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2011-0958 · Sep 25, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000007088-5 · Apr 6, 2010
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000007088-4 · Mar 12, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000007088-3 · Dec 7, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000007088-2 · Mar 14, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2007-7015 · Dec 11, 2006
$2,000
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000007088-1 · Sep 11, 2003
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