W L GORE & ASSOCIATES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,050 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
501 VIEVES WAY
ELKTON, MD 21922
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- CECIL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 20, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110038161093
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,028 | — |
| 2016 | 1,325 | +29% |
| 2017 | 1,050 | -21% |
| 2018 | 1,150 | +10% |
| 2020 | 1,023 | — |
| 2021 | 1,352 | +32% |
| 2022 | 1,174 | -13% |
| 2023 | 1,227 | +5% |
| 2024 | 1,017 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 963 | 963 | — | — | 686,154 | |
| Diisocyanates | 55 | 55 | — | — | 19,140 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,155 | 1,155 | — | — | 818,996 | |
| Diisocyanates | 72 | 72 | — | — | 17,299 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,130 | 1,130 | — | — | 595,312 | |
| Diisocyanates | 44 | 44 | — | — | 19,863 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,329 | 1,329 | — | — | 515,320 | |
| Diisocyanates | 24 | 24 | — | — | 15,504 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 984 | 984 | — | — | 528,768 | |
| Diisocyanates | 39 | 39 | — | — | 24,359 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,073 | 1,073 | — | — | 497,538 | |
| Diisocyanates | 77 | 77 | — | — | 13,456 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 980 | 980 | — | — | 641,003 | |
| Diisocyanates | 70 | 70 | — | — | 11,886 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,180 | 1,180 | — | — | 456,875 | |
| Diisocyanates | 145 | 145 | — | — | 14,023 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 929 | 929 | — | — | 516,813 | |
| Diisocyanates | 99 | 99 | — | — | 13,577 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 341,435 | 344,719 | — |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | 19,140 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEXOR TECHNOLOGY INC
MEDINA, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | 19,140 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS RECYCLING SERVICES OF OHIO LLC
HEBRON, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 343,010 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS RSC LLC
CHICAGO, IL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 341,435 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 1,709 | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 14, 2009 | Apr 28, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 14, 2009 | Jul 10, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 14, 2009 | Apr 28, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 16, 2002 | Jul 19, 2003 | 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.