Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KENSING LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 17,250 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 $363,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2525 SOUTH KENSINGTON ROAD
KANKAKEE, IL 60901
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- KANKAKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325613
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 15, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $363,000 · last Jan 15, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110043972207
How This Compares
#144
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#3,068
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-79% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 41,950 | — |
| 2016 | 21,905 | -48% |
| 2017 | 17,250 | -21% |
| 2018 | 37,500 | +117% |
| 2019 | 14,770 | -61% |
| 2020 | 13,560 | -8% |
| 2021 | 15,500 | +14% |
| 2022 | 34,300 | +121% |
| 2023 | 10,140 | -70% |
| 2024 | 8,820 | -13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 6,100 | 6,100 | — | — | 410 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,720 | 2,720 | — | — | 4,007 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 190,465 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 5,660 | 5,660 | — | — | 88 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,480 | 4,480 | — | — | 5,468 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 141,085 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 24,100 | 24,100 | — | — | 186,042 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10,200 | 10,200 | — | — | 17,250 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 200,289 | |
| Methanol | 10,500 | 10,500 | — | — | 9,700 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | 240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 101,553 | |
| Methanol | 8,460 | 8,460 | — | — | 11,500 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 5,100 | 5,100 | — | — | 5,988 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,770 | 7,770 | — | — | 46,700 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 7,000 | 7,000 | — | — | 209,055 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 33,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 27,700 | 27,700 | — | — | 9,883 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 9,800 | 9,800 | — | — | 1,010 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 280,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,700 | 11,700 | — | — | 1,011 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 5,550 | 5,550 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,400 | 11,400 | — | — | 761 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 5,350 | 5,350 | — | — | 505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 20,250 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 755 | 755 | — | — | 5,750 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 2,800 | |
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10,300 | 10,300 | — | — | 2,705 | |
| Ammonia | 8,100 | 8,100 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 7,900 | 7,900 | — | — | 748 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,200 | 6,200 | — | — | 26,506 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,600 | 4,600 | — | — | 4,700 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,850 | 3,850 | — | — | 500 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 1,002 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 97 | 3,662 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | 5 | 381 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | 380 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | 5 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methanol | — | — | 97 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 810 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 25 | KANKAKEE RIVER METROPOLITAN AGENCY STP, KANKAKEE |
| Methanol | 3,100 | KANKAKEE RIVER METROPOLITAN AGENCY STP, KANKAKEE |
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 | Jun 4, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Mar 4, 2020 | Aug 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 2, 2018 | Aug 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 28, 2014 | Feb 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 2014 | Feb 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Aug 12, 2009 | Mar 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 2009 | Aug 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Aug 12, 2009 | Mar 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Aug 12, 2009 | Mar 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 12, 2009 | Mar 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Transporters | Aug 12, 2009 | Mar 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 5, 2000 | Feb 23, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 4, 1995 | Dec 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 15, 1993 | Apr 5, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 1993 | Apr 5, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 15, 1993 | Apr 5, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 1993 | Jun 9, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 9, 1991 | Sep 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 9, 1991 | Sep 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 9, 1991 | Sep 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 10, 1990 | Aug 27, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 18, 1988 | Aug 29, 1988 | 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.
Judicial
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603736489 · Jan 15, 2025
$110,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2024-7822 · May 21, 2024
$75,000
Judicial
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602688616 · Jul 28, 2023
$178,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603661452 · Jul 18, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603545652 · Mar 14, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602186049 · Apr 15, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601526680 · Aug 16, 2018
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601393971 · Apr 4, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2010-5013 · May 20, 2010
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005215769-DV1 · Aug 28, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2006-5022 · Apr 18, 2006
$70,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2004-0711 · Jul 13, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1994-0070 · Dec 14, 1993
$5,250
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1992-0305 · May 3, 1993
$25,000
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005215769-LS1 · May 19, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005215769-003 · Jul 24, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005215769-002 · Jun 1, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005215769-001 · May 27, 1988
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