Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CONTITECH USA INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 167,648 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 $6,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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725 W 11TH ST
AUBURN, IN 46706
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- DE KALB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326299
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 15, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $6,200 · last Jun 4, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000400094
How This Compares
#48
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#787
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-1% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 63,964 | — |
| 2016 | 113,879 | +78% |
| 2017 | 167,648 | +47% |
| 2018 | 325,372 | +94% |
| 2019 | 31,843 | -90% |
| 2020 | 54,614 | +72% |
| 2021 | 51,522 | -6% |
| 2022 | 85,986 | +67% |
| 2023 | 101,032 | +17% |
| 2024 | 63,436 | -37% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 62,996 | 62,996 | — | — | 9,867 | |
| Zinc compounds | 417 | 412 | 5 | — | 23,195 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 1,682 | |
| Antimony compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1,858 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 67,711 | 67,711 | — | — | 4,569 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 33,023 | 33,023 | — | — | 853 | |
| Zinc compounds | 249 | 244 | 5 | — | 17,275 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 16 | 11 | 5 | — | 1,466 | |
| Antimony compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 3,877 | |
| Naphthalene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,099 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,064 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 62,109 | 62,109 | — | — | 6,474 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 23,520 | 23,520 | — | — | 684 | |
| Zinc compounds | 316 | 311 | 5 | — | 17,214 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 16 | 11 | 5 | — | 1,459 | |
| Naphthalene | 13 | 13 | — | — | 908 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 908 | |
| Thiram | 3 | 3 | — | — | 589 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 27,124 | 27,124 | — | — | 1,591 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 19,019 | 19,019 | — | — | 880 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,294 | 5,294 | — | — | 5,685 | |
| Zinc compounds | 67 | 62 | 5 | — | 13,277 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 1,450 | |
| Thiram | 3 | 3 | — | — | 753 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 36,135 | 36,135 | — | — | 1,542 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10,784 | 10,784 | — | — | 474 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 7,560 | 7,560 | — | — | 4,215 | |
| Zinc compounds | 113 | 108 | 5 | — | 19,090 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 1,675 | |
| Thiram | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,337 | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 3 | 3 | — | — | 582 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 22,171 | 22,171 | — | — | 1,699 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 9,656 | 9,656 | — | — | 748 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 9 | 9 | — | — | 2,938 | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 220,628 | 220,628 | — | — | 12,085 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 49,612 | 49,612 | — | — | 2,720 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 40,142 | 40,142 | — | — | 2,183 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 14,393 | 14,393 | — | — | 762 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 563 | 558 | 5 | — | 40,419 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 1,451 | |
| Thiram | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,394 | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,002 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene thiourea | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,317 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 77,919 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 89,598 | 89,598 | — | — | 7,729 | |
| Toluene | 37,409 | 37,409 | — | — | 3,227 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 25,133 | 25,133 | — | — | 2,180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 14,406 | 14,406 | — | — | 1,259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,068 | 1,063 | 5 | — | 57,312 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 1,659 | |
| Thiram | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,194 | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,878 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene thiourea | 4 | 4 | — | — | 955 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 42,012 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 65,661 | 65,661 | — | — | 3,975 | |
| Toluene | 35,864 | 35,864 | — | — | 2,160 | |
| Propylene | 11,473 | 11,473 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 852 | 847 | 5 | — | 60,375 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 1,058 | |
| Thiram | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,082 | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,368 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 59,845 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34,528 | 34,528 | — | — | 4,042 | |
| Toluene | 14,414 | 14,414 | — | — | 1,714 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 14,289 | 14,289 | — | — | 1,714 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 702 | 697 | 5 | — | 54,726 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 1,058 | |
| Thiram | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,832 | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,337 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene thiourea | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,490 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | 9,639 | 228 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 1,661 |
| Zinc compounds | — | 18,322 | — | — |
| Antimony compounds | — | 1,190 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FLECK
LIMA, OH
|
Antimony compounds | — | 772 | — | — |
|
BLUESCOPE
WATERLOO, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 207 | — | — | — |
|
FLECK
LIMA, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 5,658 | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV-ALL
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 7,565 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 291 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 9,443 | — | — |
|
BLUESCOPE
WATERLOO, IN
|
Antimony compounds | — | 18 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Antimony compounds | 77 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Antimony compounds | 203 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV-ALL
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Antimony compounds | 788 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 1,416 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 9 |
|
BLUESCOPE
WATERLOO, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 228 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 9,639 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 257 | AUBURN WWTP, AUBURN |
| Zinc compounds | 31 | AUBURN WWTP, AUBURN |
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 | Jul 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 19, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 19, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 4, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 17, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 2013 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 19, 2013 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 17, 2011 | May 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 26, 2001 | Mar 26, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Mar 26, 2001 | Mar 26, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 1991 | Nov 2, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 11, 1991 | Mar 17, 1992 | 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 3604016294 · Jun 4, 2024
$6,200
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603982855 · Apr 25, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990681496-008 · Sep 22, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990681496-007 · Dec 20, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990681496-006 · Nov 30, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990681496-005 · Jan 13, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990681496-004 · Mar 8, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990681496-003 · Mar 26, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990681496-001 · Sep 26, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990681496-002 · Jan 13, 1991
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