TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,727 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $25,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2000 WESTHALL ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15233
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- ALLEGHENY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 8, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $25,000 · last Jun 21, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000329715
How This Compares
#326
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#6,403
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)
-4% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,097 | — |
| 2016 | 1,294 | +18% |
| 2017 | 1,727 | +33% |
| 2018 | 1,559 | -10% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 1,088 | — |
| 2021 | 1,133 | +4% |
| 2022 | 1,045 | -8% |
| 2023 | 1,048 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,055 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 6,036 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 5,371 | |
| Toluene | 478 | 478 | — | — | 8,454 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 304 | 304 | — | — | 8,837 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 232 | 232 | — | — | 9,190 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 41 | 41 | — | — | 599 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 648 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,085 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 3,124 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 4,583 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 469 | 469 | — | — | 3,192 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 322 | 322 | — | — | 2,084 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 212 | 212 | — | — | 5,030 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 45 | 45 | — | — | 1,871 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 4,488 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,746 | |
| Toluene | 466 | 466 | — | — | 2,428 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 320 | 320 | — | — | 2,449 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 213 | 213 | — | — | 8,670 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 46 | 46 | — | — | 4,549 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 776 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,976 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,095 | |
| Toluene | 485 | 485 | — | — | 2,909 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 372 | 372 | — | — | 2,485 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 215 | 215 | — | — | 10,209 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 61 | 61 | — | — | 2,815 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 845 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,514 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 870 | |
| Toluene | 485 | 485 | — | — | 2,146 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 348 | 348 | — | — | 3,411 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 203 | 203 | — | — | 7,648 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 52 | 52 | — | — | 5,569 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 2,963 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,642 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 2,034 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,260 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,815 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 666 | 666 | — | — | 3,590 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 339 | 339 | — | — | 5,868 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 274 | 274 | — | — | 12,933 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 213 | 213 | — | — | 1,702 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 67 | 67 | — | — | 11,451 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,127 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 7,409 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 1,318 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,956 | |
| Toluene | 686 | 686 | — | — | 3,598 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 421 | 421 | — | — | 5,284 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 307 | 307 | — | — | 1,649 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 248 | 248 | — | — | 12,296 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 65 | 65 | — | — | 8,352 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,812 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 6,299 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 3,208 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 1,309 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 505 | 505 | — | — | 4,329 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 451 | 451 | — | — | 4,097 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 279 | 279 | — | — | 15,502 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 59 | 59 | — | — | 9,880 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 6,138 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 2,193 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,049 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 4,721 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 461 | 461 | — | — | 3,047 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 340 | 340 | — | — | 2,051 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 254 | 254 | — | — | 10,452 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 42 | 42 | — | — | 6,374 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 232 | 8,239 | 366 |
| Toluene | — | 275 | 7,783 | 396 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 8,830 | 360 |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | 5,274 | 97 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 451 | 148 |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | 95 | 4,862 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ACN PITTSBURGH BAKERSTOWN
BAKERSTOWN, PA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 140 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 8 |
|
HERITAGE
BENTON, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 422 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 29 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,176 | — |
|
ACN PITTSBURGH BAKERSTOWN
BAKERSTOWN, PA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 325 |
|
HERITAGE
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 7,654 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 35 |
|
ACN PITTSBURGH BAKERSTOWN
BAKERSTOWN, PA
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 4,862 |
|
HERITAGE
BENTON, AR
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | 95 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Diisocyanates | 1,079 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE
BENTON, AR
|
Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | 4,572 | — |
|
ACN PITTSBURGH BAKERSTOWN
BAKERSTOWN, PA
|
Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | 76 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | 21 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | 702 | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
COOLIDGE, AZ
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 23 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 12 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | 275 | — | — |
|
ACN PITTSBURGH BAKERSTOWN
BAKERSTOWN, PA
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 139 |
|
HERITAGE
BENTON, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 142 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 80 |
|
HERITAGE
BENTON, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 142 |
|
ACN PITTSBURGH BAKERSTOWN
BAKERSTOWN, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 73 |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
COOLIDGE, AZ
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 23 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 116 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 12 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 232 | — | — |
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 | ID and Listing of HW: General | Oct 26, 2021 | Jun 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 26, 2021 | Jun 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 26, 2021 | Jun 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 26, 2021 | Jun 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 26, 2021 | Jun 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 26, 2021 | Jun 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 7, 2011 | Jul 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 14, 2004 | May 14, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 18, 1999 | May 18, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 15, 1997 | Dec 12, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 1997 | Dec 12, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 1997 | Jun 10, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 14, 1995 | Nov 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 13, 1991 | Nov 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 7, 1989 | Aug 23, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 1988 | Feb 7, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 1988 | Aug 23, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 1986 | May 15, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 25, 1984 | May 15, 1986 | 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 03-2022-0035 · Jun 21, 2022
$12,500
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014989503-000 · Jul 12, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014989503-006 · Jun 25, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014989503-005 · Feb 14, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014989503-003 · Oct 5, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014989503-002 · May 15, 1986
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014989503-001 · Jul 31, 1984
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· Wholesale Trade
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AVALOTIS PAINTING CO INC
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· Retail Trade