TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
OWENSBORO SPECIALTY POLYMERS
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,331 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
5529 US HWY 60 EAST
OWENSBORO, KY 42303
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- DAVIESS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 9 · last Dec 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 19, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000747835
How This Compares
#118
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#3,480
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-21% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,058 | — |
| 2016 | 12,567 | -4% |
| 2017 | 13,331 | +6% |
| 2018 | 10,009 | -25% |
| 2019 | 8,962 | -10% |
| 2020 | 12,477 | +39% |
| 2021 | 10,744 | -14% |
| 2022 | 9,107 | -15% |
| 2023 | 11,420 | +25% |
| 2024 | 10,310 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinylidene chloride | 6,525 | 6,525 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 1,433 | 1,433 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,366 | 1,366 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 498 | 498 | — | — | 0 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 478 | 478 | — | — | 2 | |
| Acrylic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinylidene chloride | 8,298 | 8,298 | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,261 | 1,261 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 948 | 948 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 469 | 469 | — | — | 3 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 440 | 440 | — | — | 0 | |
| Acrylic acid | 3 | 3 | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinylidene chloride | 5,224 | 5,224 | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 1,638 | 1,638 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,433 | 1,433 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 644 | 644 | — | — | 1 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 166 | 166 | — | — | 0 | |
| Acrylic acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinylidene chloride | 6,513 | 6,513 | — | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 1,708 | 1,708 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,626 | 1,626 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 563 | 563 | — | — | 3 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 324 | 324 | — | — | 0 | |
| Acrylic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinylidene chloride | 8,300 | 8,300 | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,649 | 1,649 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 1,640 | 1,640 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 556 | 556 | — | — | 1 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 328 | 328 | — | — | 0 | |
| Acrylic acid | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinylidene chloride | 5,030 | 5,030 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 1,653 | 1,653 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,310 | 1,310 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 625 | 625 | — | — | 1 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 338 | 338 | — | — | 0 | |
| Acrylic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinylidene chloride | 5,950 | 5,950 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 1,611 | 1,611 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,361 | 1,361 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 629 | 629 | — | — | 0 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 341 | 341 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 109 | 109 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinylidene chloride | 6,917 | 6,917 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,961 | 1,961 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 1,676 | 1,676 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,627 | 1,627 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 685 | 685 | — | — | 1 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 349 | 349 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 109 | 109 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinylidene chloride | 6,330 | 6,330 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,972 | 1,972 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 1,685 | 1,685 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,457 | 1,457 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 657 | 657 | — | — | 1 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 351 | 351 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 109 | 109 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinylidene chloride | 6,410 | 6,410 | — | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 2,245 | 2,245 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 1,659 | 1,659 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,503 | 1,503 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 744 | 744 | — | — | 2 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 346 | 346 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 101 | 101 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | 22 |
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | 43 |
| Vinylidene chloride | — | — | — | 910 |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | 18 |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | 0 | 6 |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | 0 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | 0 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | 0 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | 2 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | 0 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | 0 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 0 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Vinylidene chloride | — | — | — | 0 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Vinylidene chloride | — | — | — | 14 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Vinylidene chloride | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | 0 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | 0 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | 0 |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 7, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jan 21, 2022 | Jan 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 29, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2002 | Mar 29, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2002 | Mar 29, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 2001 | Mar 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 1998 | May 7, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 1998 | May 7, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 1996 | Apr 30, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 1996 | Apr 8, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 12, 1995 | Aug 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 12, 1995 | Aug 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 12, 1995 | Jul 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 1994 | Mar 14, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 1994 | Sep 8, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 10, 1994 | May 31, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 1994 | Apr 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 1994 | Apr 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 28, 1994 | Jun 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 28, 1994 | Aug 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 28, 1994 | Mar 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
· Case 04-2012-8005 · Jan 19, 2012
$7,300
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2007-1802 · Aug 23, 2007
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00002167 · Jun 2, 2000
$1,000
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD985114966-001 · Mar 14, 1997
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00001010 · Feb 20, 1997
$37,500
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD985114966-000 · Mar 29, 1994
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000749 · Nov 8, 1993
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000635 · Aug 17, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-1992-N049 · Sep 30, 1992
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000021 · Dec 9, 1986
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