Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
GENERAL MOTORS POWETRAIN
Quick Summary
- •Released 24,502 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 $462,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1629 N WASHINGTON AVE
SAGINAW, MI 48601
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- SAGINAW County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331524
- Inspections
- 5 · last Aug 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $462,000 · last Jul 28, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110017421084
How This Compares
#90
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#2,538
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
1
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)
-99% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,143 | — |
| 2016 | 32,556 | +2748% |
| 2017 | 24,502 | -25% |
| 2018 | 1,360 | -94% |
| 2019 | 193 | -86% |
| 2020 | 109 | -43% |
| 2021 | 143 | +31% |
| 2022 | 51 | -64% |
| 2023 | 51 | -0% |
| 2024 | 8 | -84% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 39 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 63 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 66 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 81 | — | — | 81 | 38 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 11 | — | — | 11 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 25 | — | — | 25 | 8 | |
| Lead | 8 | 2 | — | 7 | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 6 | — | — | 6 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 74 | — | — | 74 | 17 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 15 | 2 | — | 13 | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 13 | — | — | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 1,180 | 610 | — | 570 | — | |
| Copper | 74 | — | — | 74 | 15 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 49 | 49 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 29 | 29 | — | — | 2,600 | |
| Lead | 15 | 1 | — | 14 | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 13 | — | — | 13 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 23,069 | 23,069 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 1,240 | 670 | — | 570 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 61 | 61 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 43 | 2 | — | 41 | 3 | |
| Lead | 33 | — | — | 33 | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 25 | 2 | — | 23 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 31,093 | 31,093 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 1,160 | 400 | — | 760 | — | |
| Copper | 96 | 2 | — | 94 | 2 | |
| Lead | 76 | — | — | 76 | 52 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 64 | 3 | — | 61 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 52 | 52 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 922 | 922 | — | — | 29,600 | |
| Copper | 87 | 2 | — | 85 | 2 | |
| Lead | 68 | 0 | — | 68 | 43 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 57 | 3 | — | 54 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 74,000 |
| Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PEOPLES GARBAGE DISPOSAL
BIRCH RUN, MI
|
Copper | 35 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
SAGINAW, MI
|
Lead | 11 | — | — | — |
|
USA LAMP & BALLAST RECYCLING INC DBA CLEANLITES RECYCLING IN
MASON, MI
|
Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
PEOPLES GARBAGE DISPOSAL
BIRCH RUN, MI
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SQS INC DBA ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING GROUP
LIVONIA, MI
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 4 | SAGINAW WWTP, SAGINAW |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 26, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 29, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 24, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 20, 2003 | Sep 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 5, 1996 | Jul 18, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Aug 12, 1994 | Dec 27, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 20, 1991 | Sep 30, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 29, 1990 | May 11, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 27, 1990 | May 11, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 27, 1990 | May 11, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 13, 1989 | May 11, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 13, 1989 | May 11, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 31, 1988 | Apr 3, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 22, 1987 | Mar 24, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 22, 1987 | Mar 24, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 28, 1987 | Mar 24, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 3, 1987 | Mar 18, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 23, 1986 | Mar 24, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Dec 4, 1985 | Jan 22, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 4, 1985 | Jan 22, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Oct 25, 1985 | Nov 11, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 13, 1985 | Mar 24, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 27, 1984 | Dec 19, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 14, 1984 | Dec 19, 1984 | 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-MIK277668315-001 · Sep 22, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602963092 · Jul 28, 2022
$462,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602963093 · Jan 7, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602903086 · Oct 29, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602758728 · Jun 24, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602102668 · Jan 10, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2015-9921 · Sep 23, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2011-9938 · Sep 30, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2008-3768 · Mar 18, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID041793340-024 · Jun 5, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID041793340-023 · Aug 12, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID041793340-000 · Sep 9, 1991
NOV/INITIAL STATE ADMIN CONSENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID041793340-009 · May 8, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID041793340-008 · Dec 18, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID041793340-015 · Oct 12, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID041793340-011 · Oct 12, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID041793340-012 · Oct 12, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID041793340-013 · Oct 12, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID041793340-014 · Oct 12, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID041793340-007 · Jul 16, 1990
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