CARPENTER COMPANY RICHMOND PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,745 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2400 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY
RICHMOND, VA 23234
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- RICHMOND CITY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326150
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 17, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 30, 1990
- Registry ID
- 110000868017
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 | 747 | — |
| 2016 | 749 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6,745 | +800% |
| 2018 | 668 | -90% |
| 2019 | 1,705 | +155% |
| 2020 | 2,156 | +26% |
| 2021 | 994 | -54% |
| 2022 | 803 | -19% |
| 2023 | 1,423 | +77% |
| 2024 | 1,564 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 815 | 815 | — | — | 18,716 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 679 | 679 | — | — | 22,852 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 52 | 52 | — | — | 4,298 | |
| Diethanolamine | 18 | 18 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | 835 | 835 | — | — | 45,297 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 556 | 556 | — | — | 7,878 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 22 | 22 | — | — | 7,055 | |
| Diethanolamine | 11 | 11 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 476 | 476 | — | — | 9,465 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 311 | 311 | — | — | 12,546 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 16 | 16 | — | — | 2,201 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | 536 | 536 | — | — | 12,953 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 448 | 448 | — | — | 12,383 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,384 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | 1,519 | 1,519 | — | — | 32,833 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 624 | 624 | — | — | 34,277 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,384 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 1,705 | 1,704 | 1 | — | 61,621 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 373 | 373 | — | — | 30,889 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 295 | 295 | — | — | 24,482 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | 5,211 | 5,211 | — | — | 51,736 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 1,534 | 1,534 | — | — | 22,174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 746 | 746 | — | — | 37,842 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 3 | 3 | — | — | 15,944 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 746 | 746 | — | — | 171,547 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6,981 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,081 |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 5,957 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
CREEDMOOR, NC
|
Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 17,635 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,081 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
CREEDMOOR, NC
|
Diisocyanates | 16,895 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 5,957 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA THE WOODLANDS
THE WOODLANDS, TX
|
Ethylene glycol | 4,298 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 29, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 31, 2017 | Nov 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 31, 2017 | Nov 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 19, 2013 | Jul 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 16, 2009 | Jun 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 2009 | Aug 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 2009 | Jun 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 16, 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 2003 | Mar 9, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 2003 | Jan 7, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 20, 2003 | Mar 15, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 25, 1997 | Jan 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 1997 | Nov 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 2, 1993 | Jan 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 2, 1993 | Jan 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 1991 | Feb 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 26, 1991 | Sep 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 15, 1991 | Sep 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 1990 | Apr 30, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 1990 | Oct 29, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 1989 | Feb 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 2, 1988 | Mar 26, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 2, 1988 | Apr 30, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 1988 | Mar 30, 1989 | 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.