Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
RUTGERS ORGANICS CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,341 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
10740 PADDYS RUN RD.
HARRISON, OH 45030
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325613
- Inspections
- 2 · last Nov 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110035811529
How This Compares
#216
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#3,760
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
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-12% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,198 | — |
| 2016 | 11,215 | -8% |
| 2017 | 11,341 | +1% |
| 2018 | 10,630 | -6% |
| 2019 | 764 | -93% |
| 2020 | 9,432 | +1135% |
| 2021 | 10,014 | +6% |
| 2022 | 9,891 | -1% |
| 2023 | 10,087 | +2% |
| 2024 | 10,787 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,316 | 4,316 | — | — | 173,943 | |
| Toluene | 3,966 | 3,966 | — | — | 46,323 | |
| Cumene | 1,609 | 1,609 | — | — | 95,048 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 889 | 889 | — | — | 35,818 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 63 | |
| Toluene | 4,133 | 4,133 | — | — | 36,135 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,582 | 3,582 | — | — | 107,170 | |
| Cumene | 1,556 | 1,556 | — | — | 67,157 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 809 | 809 | — | — | 24,196 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 122 | |
| Toluene | 3,650 | 3,650 | — | — | 36,013 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,590 | 3,590 | — | — | 117,137 | |
| Cumene | 1,866 | 1,866 | — | — | 86,967 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 778 | 778 | — | — | 25,358 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 116 | |
| Toluene | 3,957 | 3,957 | — | — | 37,961 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,364 | 3,364 | — | — | 105,960 | |
| Cumene | 2,050 | 2,050 | — | — | 104,299 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 635 | 635 | — | — | 19,993 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 548 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 126 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,318 | 3,318 | — | — | 130,690 | |
| Toluene | 3,181 | 3,181 | — | — | 26,272 | |
| Cumene | 2,260 | 2,260 | — | — | 130,294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 665 | 665 | — | — | 27,278 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 764 | 764 | — | — | 28,454 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 4,324 | 4,311 | — | 13 | 46,785 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,100 | 3,997 | — | 103 | 129,962 | |
| Cumene | 1,385 | 1,385 | — | — | 57,526 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 813 | 813 | — | — | 26,441 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 256 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 4,922 | 4,708 | — | 214 | 54,020 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,106 | 4,099 | — | 7 | 144,732 | |
| Cumene | 1,505 | 1,503 | — | 2 | 72,309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 799 | 799 | — | — | 28,190 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 805 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5,565 | 5,565 | — | — | 60,886 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,652 | 3,652 | — | — | 129,604 | |
| Cumene | 1,215 | 1,215 | — | — | 49,499 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 774 | 774 | — | — | 27,472 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 372 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5,905 | 5,905 | — | — | 51,314 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,783 | 3,783 | — | — | 114,415 | |
| Cumene | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 54,271 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 25,527 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 | ♦ 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 | — | — | 46,323 | — |
| Cumene | — | — | — | 95,048 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 169,551 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 34,914 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 95,048 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 46,323 | — |
|
CLEAN WATER ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
DAYTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,392 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 169,551 | — |
|
CLEAN WATER ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
DAYTON, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | 904 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 34,914 | — |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 5, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 13, 2017 | Feb 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 13, 2017 | Feb 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 28, 2008 | May 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 28, 2008 | May 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Aug 4, 2006 | Aug 16, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 29, 2002 | Aug 8, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 29, 2002 | Aug 8, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 7, 1997 | Mar 25, 1997 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.92 mg/L | 3.00 | +64% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.92 mg/L | 2.00 | +146% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +500% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.01 mg/L | 6.00 | +17% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +700% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.54 mg/L | 6.00 | +8% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +400% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +500% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +400% | Oct 2015 | Open |
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-OHD004264784-007 · Oct 5, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004264784-006 · Sep 3, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004264784-005 · Feb 22, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004264784-004 · May 30, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004264784-003 · Aug 4, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004264784-002 · Jun 12, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004264784-001 · Feb 13, 1997
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