TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
BERENFIELD CONTAINERS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 71,979 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
1229 - 1234 CASTLE DR.
MASON, OH 45040
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- WARREN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332439
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000392432
How This Compares
#83
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#1,356
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)
+100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 38,103 | — |
| 2016 | 32,753 | -14% |
| 2017 | 71,979 | +120% |
| 2018 | 141,277 | +96% |
| 2019 | 22,622 | -84% |
| 2020 | 93,289 | +312% |
| 2021 | 76,391 | -18% |
| 2022 | 72,006 | -6% |
| 2023 | 74,904 | +4% |
| 2024 | 76,325 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 74,260 | 74,260 | — | — | 13,476 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 2,066 | 2,066 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 73,308 | 73,308 | — | — | 4,844 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,596 | 1,596 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 70,203 | 70,203 | — | — | 3,876 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,803 | 1,803 | — | — | 746 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 74,069 | 74,069 | — | — | 474 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 2,322 | 2,322 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 75,171 | 75,171 | — | — | 4,265 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 18,118 | 18,118 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 22,622 | 22,622 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 114,656 | 114,656 | — | — | 5,792 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 26,621 | 26,621 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 54,114 | 54,114 | — | — | — | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 17,865 | 17,865 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 24,065 | 24,065 | — | — | 211 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 8,688 | 8,688 | — | — | 79 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 27,845 | 27,845 | — | — | 220 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 10,258 | 10,258 | — | — | 83 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 13,476 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMTRON CORP
AVON, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 13,476 |
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 | Dec 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 23, 2016 | Feb 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2014 | Sep 21, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 13, 2014 | Sep 21, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 13, 2004 | Mar 15, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 22, 1999 | Mar 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 1991 | Dec 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 1987 | Aug 25, 1987 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603424059 · Nov 9, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092824200-006 · Mar 21, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092824200-005 · Nov 14, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092824200-004 · Feb 26, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092824200-003 · Jun 3, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092824200-002 · Jan 15, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092824200-001 · Apr 21, 1987
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