Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
WAKO CHEMICALS USA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,400 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 $38,585 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1600 BELLWOOD ROAD
RICHMOND, VA 23237
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- CHESTERFIELD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 18, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $38,585 · last May 16, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000341979
How This Compares
#79
of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#2,435
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
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)
-57% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24,000 | — |
| 2016 | 23,650 | -1% |
| 2017 | 26,400 | +12% |
| 2018 | 27,300 | +3% |
| 2019 | 31,500 | +15% |
| 2020 | 29,110 | -8% |
| 2021 | 20,750 | -29% |
| 2022 | 17,606 | -15% |
| 2023 | 15,892 | -10% |
| 2024 | 10,292 | -35% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,050 | 6,050 | — | — | 119,215 | |
| Toluene | 2,896 | 2,896 | — | — | 3,202 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,052 | 1,052 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 291 | 291 | — | — | 6,410 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 19 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 9,675 | 9,675 | — | — | 109,601 | |
| Toluene | 4,625 | 4,625 | — | — | 136,478 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,277 | 1,277 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 308 | 308 | — | — | 2,397 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 28 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 10,901 | 10,901 | — | — | 177,260 | |
| Toluene | 4,972 | 4,972 | — | — | 5,002 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,432 | 1,432 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 291 | 291 | — | — | 11,525 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 13,300 | 13,300 | — | — | 86,200 | |
| Toluene | 5,200 | 5,200 | — | — | 122,750 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 7,300 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 19,060 | 19,060 | — | — | 188,350 | |
| Toluene | 7,700 | 7,700 | — | — | 83,150 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 8,700 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 22,000 | 22,000 | — | — | 141,500 | |
| Toluene | 8,000 | 8,000 | — | — | 84,000 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 8,450 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 21,600 | 21,600 | — | — | 171,500 | |
| Toluene | 4,050 | 4,050 | — | — | 86,050 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,150 | 1,150 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 6,400 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 21,000 | 21,000 | — | — | 151,300 | |
| Toluene | 3,750 | 3,750 | — | — | 341,960 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,150 | 1,150 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 7,000 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 18,750 | 18,750 | — | — | 254,400 | |
| Toluene | 3,250 | 3,250 | — | — | 46,250 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,150 | 1,150 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,000 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 18,750 | 18,750 | — | — | 206,500 | |
| Toluene | 3,750 | 3,750 | — | — | 25,250 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,600 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 3,336 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 40,108 |
| Ammonia | — | — | 4,966 | 4,056 |
| Methanol | — | 1,183,140 | 119,118 | 20,248 |
| Toluene | — | 1,761,661 | 3,105 | 22,396 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
CREEDMOOR, NC
|
Methanol | 87 | — | — | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 118,860 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 220 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Ammonia | — | — | 4,953 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Ammonia | — | — | 13 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 2,972 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
CREEDMOOR, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | 38 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | 95 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 0 | CHESTERFIELD COUNTY MS4, CHESTER |
| Cyanide compounds | 19 | CHESTERFIELD COUNTY MS4, CHESTER |
| Ammonia | 1,444 | CHESTERFIELD COUNTY MS4, CHESTER |
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 | May 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 13, 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Sep 13, 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Sep 13, 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 13, 2023 | Oct 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 22, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Sep 11, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 11, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jul 19, 2012 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 2012 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 19, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 19, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 19, 2012 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 19, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Mar 20, 2007 | Feb 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 20, 2007 | Apr 25, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 20, 2007 | Apr 25, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 20, 2007 | Apr 25, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2006 | Mar 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 9, 2004 | Jan 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 22, 2000 | Oct 16, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 2000 | Oct 16, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 1997 | Dec 12, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 24, 1994 | May 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 24, 1994 | May 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 24, 1994 | May 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 24, 1994 | May 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 10, 1991 | Dec 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 1991 | Dec 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 10, 1991 | Dec 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 10, 1991 | Dec 18, 1991 | 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 3604406475 · May 16, 2025
$17,657
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604097082 · May 8, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603825491 · Jan 2, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603295689 · Jul 21, 2022
$20,928
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602179431 · Apr 22, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2017-0176 · Aug 23, 2017
$2,160
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2009-0013 · Dec 16, 2008
$38,410
Referral to Enforcement
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD988170445-001 · Sep 19, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD988170445-000 · Jan 8, 1998
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