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.
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
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
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
Lead compounds
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25
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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.
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Jun 24, 2019
Aug 8, 2019
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Nov 13, 2009
Mar 29, 2010
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Apr 23, 1998
May 20, 1998
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Sep 30, 1994
Nov 3, 1994
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Jul 29, 1994
Sep 28, 1994
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Jul 29, 1994
Sep 28, 1994
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Jun 23, 1992
Jul 29, 1992
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Jan 22, 1987
Feb 27, 1987
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.
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD980764203-001 · Feb 24, 2020
$4,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2008-0805 · Mar 31, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD980764203-000 · Jun 18, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD980764203-002 · Jan 22, 1987