NITTO, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,910 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 $40,700 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1990 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY BLVD
LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
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- OCEAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326299
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 26, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $40,700 · last Jun 25, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000321839
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,655 | — |
| 2016 | 5,389 | -5% |
| 2017 | 4,910 | -9% |
| 2018 | 5,102 | +4% |
| 2019 | 1,843 | -64% |
| 2020 | 3,480 | +89% |
| 2021 | 5,013 | +44% |
| 2022 | 5,181 | +3% |
| 2023 | 5,425 | +5% |
| 2024 | 6,353 | +17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,636 | 3,636 | — | — | 12,483 | |
| Toluene | 2,083 | 2,083 | — | — | 7,691 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 617 | 617 | — | — | 2,741 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 15,834 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,769 | 2,769 | — | — | 11,216 | |
| Toluene | 1,994 | 1,994 | — | — | 6,931 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 641 | 641 | — | — | 2,472 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 20,160 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,769 | 2,769 | — | — | 7,757 | |
| Toluene | 1,776 | 1,776 | — | — | 4,803 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 621 | 621 | — | — | 1,713 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 21,319 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,697 | 2,697 | — | — | 9,985 | |
| Toluene | 1,697 | 1,697 | — | — | 6,161 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 603 | 603 | — | — | 2,197 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 25,547 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,812 | 1,812 | — | — | 8,415 | |
| Toluene | 1,245 | 1,245 | — | — | 5,250 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 401 | 401 | — | — | 1,862 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 19,308 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,843 | 1,843 | — | — | 8,246 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,690 | 2,690 | — | — | 18,699 | |
| Toluene | 1,815 | 1,815 | — | — | 3,705 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 583 | 583 | — | — | 4,409 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 28,651 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,645 | 2,645 | — | — | 12,235 | |
| Toluene | 1,687 | 1,687 | — | — | 2,437 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 564 | 564 | — | — | 2,891 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 30,959 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,784 | 2,784 | — | — | 11,632 | |
| Toluene | 1,988 | 1,988 | — | — | 2,301 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 603 | 603 | — | — | 2,753 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 39,051 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,941 | 2,941 | — | — | 9,972 | |
| Toluene | 2,066 | 2,066 | — | — | 1,852 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 634 | 634 | — | — | 2,393 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 28,064 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 16,375 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 10,872 | 114,371 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 2,471 | 19,634 |
| Toluene | — | — | 6,911 | 64,035 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 270 |
|
UNION COUNTY UTILITIES AUTH
RAHWAY, NJ
|
Zinc compounds | — | 15,109 | — | — |
|
VLS LANCASTER LLC
LANCASTER, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 725 | — | — | — |
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REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Toluene | — | — | 6,911 | — |
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REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 10,872 | — |
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 | Jun 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 19, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 6, 2023 | Sep 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 3, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 1, 2017 | Mar 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 1, 2017 | Mar 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 14, 1996 | Mar 29, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 1996 | Mar 29, 1996 | 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.