Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
OWENS CORNING
Quick Summary
- •Released 510 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 $239,986 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
300 SUNSHINE RD
KANSAS CITY, KS 66115
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- WYANDOTTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327993
- Inspections
- 6 · last Dec 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $239,986 · last Jan 10, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000445643
How This Compares
#135
of 261 TRI reporters in KS
#7,902
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-13% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 361 | — |
| 2016 | 409 | +13% |
| 2017 | 510 | +25% |
| 2018 | 595 | +17% |
| 2019 | 4 | -99% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100% |
| 2021 | 492 | — |
| 2022 | 514 | +4% |
| 2023 | 362 | -30% |
| 2024 | 313 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 14,712 | |
| Manganese compounds | 300 | 300 | — | — | 76,909 | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,390 | |
| Cobalt | 3 | 3 | — | — | 12,432 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 14,071 | |
| Manganese compounds | 329 | 329 | — | — | 77,967 | |
| Nickel | 22 | 22 | — | — | 10,533 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 832 | |
| Cobalt | 4 | 4 | — | — | 14,839 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 11,472 | |
| Manganese compounds | 482 | 482 | — | — | 38,620 | |
| Lead compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1,042 | |
| Cobalt | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12,658 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 13,582 | |
| Manganese compounds | 482 | 482 | — | — | 93,280 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 769 | |
| Cobalt | 2 | 2 | — | — | 15,207 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10,772 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 535 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 12,403 | |
| Manganese compounds | 497 | 497 | — | — | 71,615 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 89 | 89 | — | — | 81,663 | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 769 | |
| Cobalt | 2 | 2 | — | — | 12,044 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 11,058 | |
| Manganese compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | 62,319 | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 871 | |
| Cobalt | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10,738 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 9,743 | |
| Manganese compounds | 326 | 326 | — | — | 112,325 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 77 | 77 | — | — | 359,294 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,304 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 352 | 352 | — | — | 45,016 | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 875 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | 12,423 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 1,544 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 14,701 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 85,435 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL
INDEPENDENCE, MO
|
Cobalt | 9 | — | — | — |
|
KOLENE CORP
DETROIT, MI
|
Cobalt | — | 12,423 | — | — |
|
COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL
INDEPENDENCE, MO
|
Lead compounds | 1,390 | — | — | — |
|
COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL
INDEPENDENCE, MO
|
Chromium | 11 | — | — | — |
|
KOLENE CORP
DETROIT, MI
|
Chromium | — | 14,701 | — | — |
|
COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL
INDEPENDENCE, MO
|
Manganese compounds | 76,909 | — | — | — |
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 | Oct 18, 2022 | Mar 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 18, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 18, 2022 | Mar 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 18, 2022 | Mar 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 18, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 18, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 18, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 18, 2022 | Mar 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 18, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Mar 30, 2018 | Nov 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 6, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 27, 2016 | Nov 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 27, 2016 | Nov 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 26, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 26, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 26, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 26, 2016 | Nov 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 9, 2010 | Jul 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 27, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 27, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 27, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 27, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 7, 2002 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 7, 2002 | May 23, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2002 | May 9, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 2002 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2002 | May 31, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 16, 1997 | Oct 6, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 16, 1997 | Sep 10, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 19, 1994 | Sep 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 1994 | Aug 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 3, 1991 | Aug 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 1989 | Jun 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 13, 1989 | Jun 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 16, 1989 | Jul 1, 1989 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2004-0234
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2024-0031 · Jan 10, 2024
$115,302
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2023-0074 · Jun 1, 2023
$5,632
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603407561 · Oct 12, 2022
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602054040 · Nov 18, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601782954 · Nov 8, 2018
$12,000
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601333525 · Feb 6, 2018
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD000610725-001 · Mar 14, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2012-0116 · Apr 23, 2012
$1,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2000-3047 · Sep 26, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD000610725-000 · Jul 19, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD000610725-007 · Apr 25, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD000610725-004 · Jun 28, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD000610725-006 · Jun 5, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD000610725-005 · Mar 24, 1989
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