TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ERSHIGS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,433 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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742 MARINE DRIVE
BELLINGHAM, WA 98227
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- WHATCOM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326199
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 31, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000490022
How This Compares
#65
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#3,467
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 (2015–2020)
-60% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,899 | — |
| 2016 | 13,361 | -50% |
| 2017 | 13,433 | +1% |
| 2018 | 43,466 | +224% |
| 2019 | 13,760 | -68% |
| 2020 | 10,637 | -23% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 10,637 | 10,637 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 13,760 | 12,923 | — | 837 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 43,466 | 43,466 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 13,433 | 13,433 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 13,361 | 13,361 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 26,899 | 26,899 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 2018 | Jan 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Dec 4, 2018 | Jan 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2018 | Jan 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 14, 2015 | Jun 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 14, 2015 | Jun 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 16, 2012 | Dec 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 16, 2012 | Dec 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 16, 2012 | Dec 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 4, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 4, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 4, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 4, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 29, 2007 | Nov 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 2001 | Sep 4, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 1991 | Jan 2, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 17, 1991 | Jan 2, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 17, 1991 | Mar 6, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 7, 1990 | May 11, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 7, 1990 | May 11, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 30, 1988 | Mar 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 1983 | Jul 4, 1994 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +18% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +18% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +18% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +33% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +33% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +33% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.12 | +185% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.12 | +185% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.12 | +185% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +45% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +45% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +28% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +28% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.12 | +139% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.12 | +139% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 mg/L | 0.12 | +310% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 mg/L | 0.12 | +310% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.12 | +152% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +15% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.12 | +152% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +15% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.12 | +79% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.12 | +79% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.12 | +79% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +36% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.12 | +79% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +36% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.12 | +11% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +4% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.12 | +11% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +20% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +4% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +20% | Mar 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-WAD009286857-001 · Aug 24, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2003-0018 · Nov 21, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009286857-000 · Apr 5, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009286857-005 · Jan 23, 1989
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