TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ELK CORPORATION OF TEXAS
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,840 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
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202 CEDAR ROAD
ENNIS, TX 75120
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- ELLIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324122
- Inspections
- 1 · last Apr 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110009497838
How This Compares
#819
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#6,321
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)
+27% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,345 | — |
| 2016 | 1,672 | +24% |
| 2017 | 1,840 | +10% |
| 2018 | 1,788 | -3% |
| 2019 | 1,723 | -4% |
| 2020 | 1,600 | -7% |
| 2021 | 1,756 | +10% |
| 2022 | 2,133 | +21% |
| 2023 | 1,572 | -26% |
| 2024 | 1,707 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,678 | 1,678 | — | — | 7,207 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 23 | 23 | — | — | 4,875 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 235 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 118 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,177 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,546 | 1,546 | — | — | 1,873 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,267 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 223 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 111 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,115 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,897 | 1,897 | — | — | 1,756 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 232 | 232 | — | — | 1,756 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 545 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 75 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 885 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,754 | 1,754 | — | — | 2,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 29 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,116 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,567 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 153 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,598 | 1,598 | — | — | 1,645 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 27 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,018 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,324 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 140 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,722 | 1,722 | — | — | 1,695 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 27 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 807 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 992 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 111 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,786 | 1,786 | — | — | 1,785 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 26 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 821 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,019 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 113 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,838 | 1,838 | — | — | 1,526 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 26 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 908 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,284 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 125 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,671 | 1,671 | — | — | 1,806 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 22 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 791 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,096 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 109 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,343 | 1,343 | — | — | 1,231 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 655 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 902 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | 2,439 | — | — |
| Methanol | — | 1,650 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ELLIS COUNTY LANDFILL
ENNIS, TX
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 39 | — | — | — |
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ELLIS COUNTY LANDFILL
ENNIS, TX
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 4 | — | — | — |
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ELLIS COUNTY LANDFILL
ENNIS, TX
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Methanol | 4,875 | — | — | — |
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ELLIS COUNTY LANDFILL
ENNIS, TX
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Zinc compounds | 235 | — | — | — |
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ELLIS COUNTY LANDFILL
ENNIS, TX
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 118 | — | — | — |
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ELLIS COUNTY LANDFILL
ENNIS, TX
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Formaldehyde | 7,207 | — | — | — |
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ELLIS COUNTY LANDFILL
ENNIS, TX
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Copper compounds | 1,177 | — | — | — |
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 | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 19, 2009 | Oct 19, 2009 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD066684473-1 · Feb 22, 2021
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