Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ASCENSUS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,366 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 $2,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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4800 US-12
ELMA, WA 98541
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- GRAYS HARBOR County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 6 · last Nov 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $2,000 · last Jun 7, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000490718
How This Compares
#87
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#4,526
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
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)
-72% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,607 | — |
| 2016 | 7,084 | -7% |
| 2017 | 7,366 | +4% |
| 2018 | 7,543 | +2% |
| 2020 | 7,201 | — |
| 2021 | 1,601 | -78% |
| 2022 | 1,660 | +4% |
| 2023 | 1,544 | -7% |
| 2024 | 2,167 | +40% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,167 | 2,167 | — | — | 30,175 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,544 | 1,544 | — | — | 21,583 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,660 | 1,660 | — | — | 20,227 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,601 | 1,601 | — | — | 20,338 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,201 | 7,201 | — | — | 32,002 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,543 | 7,543 | — | — | 58,171 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,366 | 7,366 | — | — | 18,629 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,084 | 7,084 | — | — | 18,958 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,607 | 7,607 | — | — | 36,102 |
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 | — | 194,106 | 7,262 | 203,118 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
|
Methanol | 13,155 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 9,758 | ELMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELMA |
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 for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Jan 18, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 18, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jan 18, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 18, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 18, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 16, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Transporter and Transfer Facilities | Feb 1, 2017 | Apr 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 1, 2017 | May 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 1, 2017 | Apr 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 1, 2017 | May 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Feb 1, 2017 | May 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 11, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 11, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 5, 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 5, 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 5, 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 1, 2011 | Aug 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 1, 2011 | Aug 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 1, 2011 | Aug 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 3, 2009 | Jul 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 2009 | Jul 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 15, 2007 | May 17, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2007 | Jul 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 28, 1988 | Aug 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 1988 | Aug 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 1984 | Jul 4, 1994 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601149816 · May 11, 2017
$4,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD020231536-001 · Apr 18, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601052232 · Mar 16, 2017
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600900594 · Oct 11, 2016
$3,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600900593 · Sep 30, 2016
$500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600906941 · Jul 11, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600906940 · Jul 11, 2016
Judicial
· Case 10-2006-0365 · Nov 22, 2005
$18,464
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