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BIC LIGHTER MANUFACTURING PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 597 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 $3,900 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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500 BIC DRIVE
MILFORD, CT 06461
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- NEW HAVEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339999
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 22, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $3,900 · last Jul 2, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000316293
How This Compares
#75
of 204 TRI reporters in CT
#7,719
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
12
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 (2015–2018)
-35% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 502 | — |
| 2016 | 622 | +24% |
| 2017 | 597 | -4% |
| 2018 | 327 | -45% |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 327 | 327 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 597 | 597 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 622 | 622 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 502 | 502 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 2, 2019 | Jun 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 2, 2019 | Jun 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 2, 2019 | Jun 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 2, 2019 | Jun 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 2, 2019 | Jun 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Oct 2, 2019 | Jun 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Oct 2, 2019 | Jun 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Process Vents | Oct 2, 2019 | Jun 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 21, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 14, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 27, 2006 | Aug 7, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 27, 2006 | Aug 7, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 3, 1994 | Nov 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 21, 1989 | Aug 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jul 21, 1989 | Aug 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 24, 1986 | Aug 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 26, 1986 | Aug 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 26, 1986 | Aug 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 8, 1984 | Aug 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 7, 1984 | Aug 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Feb 29, 1984 | Aug 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 29, 1984 | Aug 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Feb 1, 1984 | Aug 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 22, 1983 | Aug 3, 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
· Case 01-2025-1011 · Jul 2, 2025
$3,900
FIELD NOTICE OF VIOLATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTR000506527-001 · Dec 20, 2019
INFORMAL WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001166586-001 · Dec 27, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2004-5105 · Jun 4, 2004
$19,232
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001166586-000 · Jun 6, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001166586-029 · Dec 18, 1989
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001166586-013 · Jan 7, 1985
$1,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001166586-007 · Feb 1, 1984
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001166586-002 · May 10, 1983
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