Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
AKRON PAINT AND VARNISH (1677010028)
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,168 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1390 FIRESTONE PARKWAY
AKRON, OH 44301
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- SUMMIT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 29, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000389231
How This Compares
#243
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#4,161
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)
+3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,058 | — |
| 2016 | 8,358 | -17% |
| 2017 | 9,168 | +10% |
| 2018 | 11,740 | +28% |
| 2019 | 4,185 | -64% |
| 2020 | 11,541 | +176% |
| 2021 | 9,359 | -19% |
| 2022 | 9,557 | +2% |
| 2023 | 8,251 | -14% |
| 2024 | 10,395 | +26% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 832 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 5,455 | 5,455 | — | — | 283,802 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,757 | 1,757 | — | — | 77,341 | |
| Methanol | 1,136 | 1,136 | — | — | 68,267 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 983 | 983 | — | — | 70,523 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 639 | 639 | — | — | 4,598 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 425 | 425 | — | — | 1,874 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 4,395 | 4,395 | — | — | 217,503 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,505 | 1,505 | — | — | 64,978 | |
| Methanol | 1,001 | 1,001 | — | — | 50,637 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 795 | 795 | — | — | 52,074 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 555 | 555 | — | — | 3,556 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 4,597 | 4,597 | — | — | 269,981 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,977 | 1,977 | — | — | 78,261 | |
| Methanol | 1,173 | 1,173 | — | — | 64,371 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,063 | 1,063 | — | — | 65,234 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 747 | 747 | — | — | 4,431 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 195 | |
| Toluene | 5,244 | 5,244 | — | — | 181,770 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,152 | 2,152 | — | — | 55,010 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,160 | 1,160 | — | — | 42,326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 803 | 803 | — | — | 3,219 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,470 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 4,983 | 4,983 | — | — | 116,056 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,344 | 2,344 | — | — | 4,434 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,613 | 1,613 | — | — | 45,045 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,332 | 1,332 | — | — | 429 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 859 | 859 | — | — | 24,559 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 410 | 410 | — | — | 2,378 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 4,185 | 4,185 | — | — | 258,852 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,814 | 3,814 | — | — | 274,808 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,504 | 2,504 | — | — | 506 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,873 | 1,873 | — | — | 696 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 1,352 | 1,352 | — | — | 2,126 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,316 | 1,316 | — | — | 52,623 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 881 | 881 | — | — | 53,227 | |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,927 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,977 | 3,977 | — | — | 196,474 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,877 | 1,877 | — | — | 538 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,557 | 1,557 | — | — | 825 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,182 | 1,182 | — | — | 35,621 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 575 | 575 | — | — | 41,911 | |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,133 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 4,160 | 4,160 | — | — | 226,931 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,897 | 1,897 | — | — | 570 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 952 | 952 | — | — | 34,252 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 701 | 701 | — | — | 39,868 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 648 | 648 | — | — | 286 | |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,107 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,113 | 5,113 | — | — | 241,643 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,042 | 2,042 | — | — | 1,947 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,406 | 1,406 | — | — | 51,469 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 832 | 832 | — | — | 907 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 665 | 665 | — | — | 42,593 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,392 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 4,259 | 62,431 | 10,651 |
| Toluene | — | 17,036 | 249,760 | 17,006 |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 771 | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 256 | 3,746 | 596 |
| Methanol | — | 4,259 | 62,431 | 1,577 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 107 | 1,570 | 197 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 4,259 | 62,431 | 3,833 |
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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INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
GAHANNA, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 4,259 | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 1,686 |
|
UNIFIRST
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 39 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
MORAINE, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 2,108 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 62,431 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
GAHANNA, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
MORAINE, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 291 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 3,746 | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 256 | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 303 |
|
UNIFIRST
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
GAHANNA, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Methanol | — | 4,259 | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 1,238 |
|
UNIFIRST
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 39 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
MORAINE, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 300 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 62,431 | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | 35 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
GAHANNA, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Toluene | — | 17,036 | — | — |
|
UNIFIRST
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 65 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
MORAINE, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 8,075 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | 249,725 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
GAHANNA, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 107 | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 127 |
|
UNIFIRST
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 1 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
MORAINE, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 69 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 1,570 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
GAHANNA, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 2,511 |
|
UNIFIRST
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 65 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
MORAINE, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 8,075 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 62,431 | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 4,259 | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
GAHANNA, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 49 | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | 58 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 722 | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
MORAINE, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
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: General | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 11, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 10, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 26, 2009 | Jun 26, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 26, 2009 | Aug 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 10, 2004 | Jun 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 10, 2004 | Aug 3, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Jun 10, 2004 | Jun 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 22, 1997 | May 15, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 15, 1997 | Mar 10, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 15, 1997 | Apr 15, 1997 | 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-OHD004163374-006 · Dec 5, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603279984 · Apr 14, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602859076 · Sep 29, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601467563 · Jun 8, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004163374-005 · Jul 2, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004163374-004 · Aug 9, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004163374-003 · Jun 30, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004163374-001 · Oct 30, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004163374-002 · Jul 29, 1997
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