TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
GENERAL MOTORS - LAKE ORION FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 62,276 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $11,644 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4555 GIDDINGS ROAD
LAKE ORION, MI 48361
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- OAKLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336110
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $11,644 · last Sep 14, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000404759
How This Compares
#53
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#1,473
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 (2015–2023)
-77% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 138,639 | — |
| 2016 | 91,350 | -34% |
| 2017 | 62,276 | -32% |
| 2018 | 55,671 | -11% |
| 2019 | 4,940 | -91% |
| 2020 | 32,574 | +559% |
| 2021 | 54,168 | +66% |
| 2022 | 52,296 | -3% |
| 2023 | 32,502 | -38% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 13,845 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16,600 | 16,600 | — | — | 2,834 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 12,240 | 12,240 | — | — | 1,480 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,660 | 1,660 | — | — | 4,943 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,620 | 1,620 | — | — | 8,714 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 297 | 297 | — | — | 20,185 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 85 | 85 | — | — | 8,052 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 6,764 | |
| Formaldehyde | 34,096 | 34,096 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 9,400 | 9,400 | — | — | 2,106 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 6,540 | 6,540 | — | — | 1,020 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,170 | 1,170 | — | — | 2,500 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,090 | 1,090 | — | — | 4,472 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 18,249 | |
| Formaldehyde | 45,098 | 45,098 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,600 | 6,600 | — | — | 2,120 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,350 | 1,350 | — | — | 6,219 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,120 | 1,120 | — | — | 8,878 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 21,100 | 21,100 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7,400 | 7,400 | — | — | 2,230 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,030 | 2,030 | — | — | 4,156 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,140 | 1,140 | — | — | 6,049 | |
| Toluene | 901 | 901 | — | — | 423 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6,660 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,940 | 4,940 | — | — | 4,538 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 28,064 | 28,064 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 9,600 | 9,600 | — | — | 4,058 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,700 | 6,700 | — | — | 6,645 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,380 | 6,380 | — | — | 5,178 | |
| Methanol | 1,869 | 1,869 | — | — | 1,876 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,815 | 1,815 | — | — | 1,366 | |
| Toluene | 1,240 | 1,240 | — | — | 330 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,968 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 28,000 | |
| Formaldehyde | 26,038 | 26,038 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 11,100 | 11,100 | — | — | 10,614 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 6,650 | 6,650 | — | — | 1,192 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,560 | 6,560 | — | — | 9,442 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,430 | 6,430 | — | — | 7,063 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,730 | 1,730 | — | — | 2,312 | |
| Methanol | 1,700 | 1,700 | — | — | 7,646 | |
| Toluene | 1,380 | 1,380 | — | — | 810 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 337 | 337 | — | — | 501 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 332 | 332 | — | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 19 | 19 | — | — | 4,030 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 28,000 | |
| Formaldehyde | 35,022 | 35,022 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 14,700 | 14,700 | — | — | 9,804 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 13,500 | 13,500 | — | — | 38,095 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10,030 | 10,030 | — | — | 1,309 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,100 | 5,100 | — | — | 15,993 | |
| Methanol | 4,190 | 4,190 | — | — | 5,662 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,945 | 3,945 | — | — | 2,927 | |
| Toluene | 2,090 | 2,090 | — | — | 858 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,517 | 1,517 | — | — | 34 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 793 | 793 | — | — | 616 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 455 | 455 | — | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 11,660 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 36,000 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 891 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 40,022 | 40,022 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 31,000 | 31,000 | — | — | 14,188 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 31,000 | 31,000 | — | — | 11,156 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 11,300 | 11,300 | — | — | 1,728 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,010 | 7,010 | — | — | 3,043 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,700 | 6,700 | — | — | 22,759 | |
| Methanol | 6,300 | 6,300 | — | — | 2,713 | |
| Toluene | 1,807 | 1,807 | — | — | 54 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,722 | 1,722 | — | — | 2 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,201 | 1,201 | — | — | 539 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 577 | 577 | — | — | 2 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 1,400 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 1,300 | 35 | 10 |
| Methanol | — | 1,300 | 570 | 6 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 2,400 | — | 500 |
| Toluene | — | 320 | 7 | 8 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 6,400 | 200 | 22,033 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 4,700 | 160 | 20,098 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 1,400 | 64 | 5,440 |
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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EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
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1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 39 | — | — |
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GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
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1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 7,500 | — | — |
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PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,400 |
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EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Methanol | — | — | 1,100 | — |
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GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
Methanol | — | 1,900 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 430 | — |
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PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
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Methanol | — | — | — | 110 |
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EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
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n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 280 | — |
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GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
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n-Butyl alcohol | — | 5,500 | — | — |
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PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
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n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1,200 |
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EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
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N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 34 | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 710 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 420 |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 170 | — |
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GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 1,900 | — | — |
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PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 110 |
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EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
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Benzene | — | — | 28 | — |
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PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 22 |
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EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
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Ethylbenzene | — | 35 | — | — |
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GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
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Ethylbenzene | — | 380 | — | — |
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ADVANCED RESOURCE RECOVERY L.L.C.
INKSTER, MI
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Ethylene glycol | — | 3,400 | — | — |
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GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 8,600 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1,000 |
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PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 22 |
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EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
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Toluene | — | — | 200 | — |
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GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
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Toluene | — | 380 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 28,000 | DETROIT WWTP-CHLORINATION/DECHLORINATION FACILITY, DETROIT |
| Methanol | 4,000 | DETROIT WWTP-CHLORINATION/DECHLORINATION FACILITY, DETROIT |
| Ethylene glycol | 630 | DETROIT WWTP-CHLORINATION/DECHLORINATION FACILITY, DETROIT |
| Certain glycol ethers | 520 | DETROIT WWTP-CHLORINATION/DECHLORINATION FACILITY, DETROIT |
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 | Jan 25, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 25, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 25, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 27, 2014 | Aug 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 27, 2014 | Aug 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Mar 27, 2014 | Aug 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 27, 2014 | Aug 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jan 28, 2003 | May 26, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 28, 2003 | Feb 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jan 28, 2003 | May 26, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2001 | Nov 15, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 2001 | Nov 15, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 7, 2001 | Nov 15, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 7, 2001 | Nov 15, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2001 | Nov 15, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 28, 1995 | Apr 25, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 1, 1994 | Jul 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 1, 1994 | Jul 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 30, 1991 | Jul 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 9, 1990 | Jan 31, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 18, 1989 | Jul 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 18, 1989 | Jul 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 31, 1989 | May 10, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 31, 1988 | Jun 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 31, 1988 | Jun 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 31, 1988 | Nov 17, 1988 | 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-MID000718544-001 · Aug 12, 2022
Judicial
· Case 05-2004-4100 · May 26, 2009
$2,475
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID000718544-012 · Mar 31, 1997
$16,000
NOV/INITIAL STATE ADMIN CONSENT/COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID000718544-011 · Nov 28, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID000718544-010 · Apr 1, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID000718544-009 · Feb 6, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID000718544-008 · May 22, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID000718544-005 · Jun 13, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID000718544-004 · Apr 5, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID000718544-003 · Sep 14, 1988
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