US ARMY, PICATINNY ARSENAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 100 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
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213 NJ-15
WHARTON, NJ 07885
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- MORRIS County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 12 · last Sep 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 12, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110042006646
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127 | — |
| 2024 | 100 | -21% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium azide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dinitrotoluene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,000 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 100 | |
| Cadmium | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bifenthrin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diphenylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6,308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 261 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 500 | |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 230 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 | |
| Styrene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 10 | 10 | — | — | 110 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | 110 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Diphenylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| Beryllium | — | — | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium | — | — | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Piperonyl butoxide | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,270 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bifenthrin | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| 2,4-Dinitrotoluene | — | — | — | — | 132 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Sodium azide | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 122 | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 | |
| Acetonitrile | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 220 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 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.
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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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Mercury | — | 5 | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Ethylene glycol | 100 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Styrene | 30 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Nickel | — | 750 | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Nitric acid | 500 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Acetonitrile | 110 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Antimony | 3 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Cadmium | 2 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Dichloromethane | 50 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Lead compounds | 6,000 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Ethylbenzene | 250 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Lead | 6,308 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Methanol | 750 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Zinc compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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n-Hexane | 230 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Toluene | 261 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Dec 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 9, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 24, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 24, 2015 | Feb 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jun 24, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 24, 2015 | Feb 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 24, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 5, 2001 | Dec 7, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 1999 | Mar 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 20, 1998 | Oct 15, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Extenuating Circumstances | Jul 23, 1998 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 14, 1996 | Mar 15, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 1993 | Oct 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 12, 1993 | Oct 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 10, 1989 | Jun 10, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 2, 1988 | Jun 10, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Oct 7, 1988 | Dec 2, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 31, 1988 | Oct 7, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 11, 1987 | Jan 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 11, 1987 | Jan 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Aug 11, 1987 | Jan 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 11, 1987 | Jan 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 30, 1986 | Jan 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 30, 1986 | Jun 15, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 28, 1986 | Jan 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 28, 1986 | Jan 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 18, 1986 | Jan 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 18, 1985 | Jan 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 18, 1985 | Jan 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 3, 1985 | Dec 31, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jun 17, 1985 | Jul 16, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 17, 1985 | Jan 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jun 17, 1985 | Jul 16, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 2, 1985 | Sep 7, 1985 | Resolved |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Aug 8, 1983 | — | Open |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Apr 28, 1983 | — | Open |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Feb 3, 1982 | — | Open |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Apr 29, 1981 | — | Open |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Aug 9, 1980 | — | Open |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Aug 28, 1979 | — | 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.