Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BECKER SPECIALTY CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,948 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
-
2500 DELTA LN
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
View on map ↗ - County
- DUPAGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jan 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000790485
How This Compares
#251
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#4,825
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
5
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)
-43% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,345 | — |
| 2016 | 6,773 | -45% |
| 2017 | 5,948 | -12% |
| 2018 | 4,942 | -17% |
| 2019 | 850 | -83% |
| 2020 | 3,655 | +330% |
| 2021 | 6,852 | +87% |
| 2022 | 9,538 | +39% |
| 2023 | 6,011 | -37% |
| 2024 | 7,085 | +18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,861 | 3,861 | — | — | 178,187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,346 | 1,346 | — | — | 15,866 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 820 | 820 | — | — | 9,662 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 451 | 451 | — | — | 5,317 | |
| Naphthalene | 259 | 259 | — | — | 3,054 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 199 | 199 | — | — | 1,762 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 146 | 146 | — | — | 1,713 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5,653 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,126 | 3,126 | — | — | 178,192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,199 | 1,199 | — | — | 14,552 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 748 | 748 | — | — | 9,088 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 552 | 552 | — | — | 6,698 | |
| Naphthalene | 243 | 243 | — | — | 2,962 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 137 | 137 | — | — | 1,667 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6,072 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 24 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,762 | 3,762 | — | — | 190,260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1,791 | 1,791 | — | — | 537 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,617 | 1,617 | — | — | 2,346 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 897 | 897 | — | — | 1,649 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 799 | 799 | — | — | 1,060 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 669 | 669 | — | — | 326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 480 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,689 | 2,689 | — | — | 178,173 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,540 | 1,540 | — | — | 4,386 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,015 | 1,015 | — | — | 2,892 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 798 | 798 | — | — | 2,272 | |
| Naphthalene | 356 | 356 | — | — | 1,013 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 277 | 277 | — | — | 463 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 175 | 175 | — | — | 499 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 763 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,326 | 1,326 | — | — | 15,905 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 892 | 892 | — | — | 10,703 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 703 | 703 | — | — | 8,442 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 335 | 335 | — | — | 4,020 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 317 | 317 | — | — | 3,799 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 65 | 65 | — | — | 647 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 4,821 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 7 | 7 | — | — | 134,494 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 839 | 839 | — | — | 9,339 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 4,937 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,020 | 2,020 | — | — | 13,265 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,426 | 1,426 | — | — | 9,369 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 699 | 699 | — | — | 144,853 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 494 | 494 | — | — | 3,245 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 282 | 282 | — | — | 1,850 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 5,333 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,518 | 1,518 | — | — | 12,037 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,156 | 1,156 | — | — | 9,164 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,096 | 1,096 | — | — | 184,435 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,042 | 1,042 | — | — | 10,680 | |
| Naphthalene | 466 | 466 | — | — | 3,695 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 355 | 355 | — | — | 2,811 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 315 | 315 | — | — | 49 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,476 | 2,476 | — | — | 25,387 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | 18,511 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,094 | 1,094 | — | — | 10,404 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 554 | 554 | — | — | 5,675 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 487 | 487 | — | — | 4,987 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 357 | 357 | — | — | 3 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,538 | 4,538 | — | — | 42,658 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3,300 | 3,300 | — | — | 30,415 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,472 | 1,472 | — | — | 14,297 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,297 | 1,297 | — | — | 10,364 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 8,266 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 12,357 | |
| Lead compounds | 238 | 238 | — | — | 1,090 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | 1,635 | 23 | 584 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 9,223 | 131 | 3,297 |
| Naphthalene | — | 2,916 | 41 | 1,043 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 5,076 | 72 | 1,815 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 15,146 | 215 | 5,415 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 178,186 | 0 | 52,512 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 169 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 4,347 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 729 | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Certain glycol ethers | 505 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 12,971 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 215 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5,652 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Ethylbenzene | 55 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 23 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 1,400 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 4 | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 178,182 | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 7,899 | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 308 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 131 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 1,733 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 29 | — | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Naphthalene | 97 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Naphthalene | — | 2,497 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 41 | — |
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 | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jan 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 30, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 30, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 30, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 30, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 30, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 30, 2007 | Mar 19, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Nov 30, 2007 | Mar 19, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 2007 | Mar 19, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 30, 2007 | Mar 19, 2008 | 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.
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