Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,169 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 $200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
126 E LINCOLN AVE
RAHWAY, NJ 07065
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- UNION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325411
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $200 · last Aug 24, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000492020
How This Compares
#111
of 317 TRI reporters in NJ
#6,915
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
12
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)
+208% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,362 | — |
| 2016 | 2,060 | +51% |
| 2017 | 1,169 | -43% |
| 2018 | 851 | -27% |
| 2019 | 910 | +7% |
| 2020 | 941 | +3% |
| 2021 | 925 | -2% |
| 2022 | 1,581 | +71% |
| 2023 | 3,366 | +113% |
| 2024 | 4,198 | +25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 2,148 | 2,148 | — | — | 27,070 | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,569 | 1,569 | — | — | 61,595 | |
| Methanol | 456 | 456 | — | — | 133,307 | |
| Toluene | 25 | 25 | — | — | 12,960 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 2,347 | 2,347 | — | — | 26,792 | |
| Acetonitrile | 419 | 419 | — | — | 44,430 | |
| Methanol | 301 | 301 | — | — | 62,635 | |
| Toluene | 292 | 292 | — | — | 16,944 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 7 | 7 | — | — | 20,373 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | 16,089 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 570 | 570 | — | — | 25,145 | |
| Methanol | 527 | 527 | — | — | 87,698 | |
| Acetonitrile | 484 | 484 | — | — | 63,473 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 329 | 329 | — | — | 25,085 | |
| Methanol | 322 | 322 | — | — | 65,376 | |
| Acetonitrile | 266 | 266 | — | — | 23,339 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 8 | 8 | — | — | 43,120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 10,921 | |
| Acetonitrile | 555 | 555 | — | — | 78,342 | |
| Methanol | 375 | 375 | — | — | 68,405 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 11 | 11 | — | — | 95,037 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 646 | 646 | — | — | 74,168 | |
| Toluene | 204 | 204 | — | — | 27,909 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 36 | 36 | — | — | 117,163 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 24 | 24 | — | — | 16,683 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 655 | 655 | — | — | 117,217 | |
| Toluene | 111 | 111 | — | — | 47,790 | |
| Acetonitrile | 76 | 76 | — | — | 17,446 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 5 | 5 | — | — | 50,076 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 4 | 4 | — | — | 14,251 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 547 | 547 | — | — | 66,650 | |
| Methanol | 339 | 339 | — | — | 124,270 | |
| Acetonitrile | 282 | 282 | — | — | 22,234 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 21,205 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | 13,841 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,799 | 1,799 | — | — | 75,205 | |
| Acetonitrile | 157 | 157 | — | — | 38,183 | |
| Methanol | 104 | 104 | — | — | 109,655 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | 9,161 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 687 | 687 | — | — | 20,456 | |
| Acetonitrile | 559 | 559 | — | — | 46,913 | |
| Toluene | 69 | 69 | — | — | 22,306 | |
| Methanol | 47 | 47 | — | — | 66,707 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 19,615 | 7,362 |
| Acetonitrile | — | — | 51,628 | 9,881 |
| Methanol | — | 86,445 | 44,313 | 2,438 |
| Toluene | — | 2,734 | 7,002 | 3,224 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 391 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 9,148 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS RECYCLING SERVICES OF OHIO LLC
HEBRON, OH
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 22 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 76 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 51,628 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 39 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 1,084 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS RECYCLING SERVICES OF OHIO LLC
HEBRON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 11 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 24 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
LINDEN, NJ
|
Methanol | — | 86,445 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Methanol | — | — | 44,313 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 6,960 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 313 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 29 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 19,615 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 117 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS RECYCLING SERVICES OF OHIO LLC
HEBRON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 22 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Toluene | — | — | 7,002 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 3,033 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 51 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
LINDEN, NJ
|
Toluene | — | 2,734 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 153 | RAHWAY VALLEY SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, RAHWAY |
| Methanol | 1,391 | RAHWAY VALLEY SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, RAHWAY |
| Acetonitrile | 330 | RAHWAY VALLEY SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, RAHWAY |
| Toluene | 1 | RAHWAY VALLEY SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, RAHWAY |
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 | Dec 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 26, 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 4, 2022 | Sep 4, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2020 | Mar 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2019 | Mar 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2019 | Mar 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 17, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 23, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 18, 2009 | May 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 31, 2008 | Mar 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 31, 2008 | Mar 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 17, 2005 | May 10, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 2000 | Aug 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 2000 | Aug 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 10, 1997 | Jul 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 1996 | Jul 23, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 1, 1995 | Jun 8, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 24, 1994 | Apr 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 24, 1994 | Apr 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 4, 1993 | May 21, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 22, 1993 | Mar 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 22, 1993 | Mar 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 19, 1992 | Jul 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 19, 1992 | Jul 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 15, 1991 | Apr 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 27, 1990 | Aug 10, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 16, 1987 | Dec 17, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 22, 1987 | Oct 15, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jan 27, 1987 | Jan 28, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +4% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.10 | +229% | Feb 2019 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601055039 · May 22, 2017
$0
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2004-3805 · Feb 11, 2005
$33,700
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2003-1022 · Mar 10, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD001317064-000 · Jun 16, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1991-0368 · Aug 24, 1992
$45,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1991-0348 · Aug 13, 1991
$19,800
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD001317064-006 · Mar 15, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD001317064-005 · Jul 12, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD001317064-004 · Dec 16, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD001317064-002 · Sep 22, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD001317064-001 · Jan 27, 1987
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1988-0810 · Jun 23, 1981
$11,600
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