Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SUN CHEMICAL CORP.
Quick Summary
- •Released 12 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.
- Address
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16000 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
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- CHESTERFIELD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325910
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110001911977
How This Compares
#282
of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#11,996
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
Water (CWA)
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)
-66% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 | — |
| 2016 | 16 | -24% |
| 2017 | 12 | -25% |
| 2018 | 10 | -17% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 11 | — |
| 2022 | 8 | -27% |
| 2023 | 7 | -13% |
| 2024 | 7 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3,241 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3,349 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 8 | 8 | — | — | 6,673 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 11 | 11 | — | — | 3,435 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,889 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 12 | 12 | — | — | 5,383 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 16 | 16 | — | — | 3,448 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 21 | 21 | — | — | 3,021 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HUNTSVILLE SOLID WASTE TO ENERGY FACILITY
HUNTSVILLE, AL
|
Copper | 80 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Copper | 1,058 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Copper | 1,935 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Copper | 58 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Copper | 35 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Copper | 31 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Copper | 19 | — | — | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Copper | 25 | — | — | — |
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 | Jan 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Dec 12, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 2015 | Jul 9, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 16, 2015 | Jun 16, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 16, 2015 | Jul 9, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 16, 2015 | Jul 9, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 14, 2009 | Oct 27, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 14, 2009 | Nov 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 14, 2009 | Nov 2, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 12, 2004 | Jan 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 27, 1999 | Mar 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 27, 1999 | Jan 3, 2000 | 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAR000012708-001 · Dec 27, 2004
INSPECTOR FACT FINDING LETTER - Warning letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAR000012708-000 · Feb 3, 2000
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