TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,463 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
917 CROSBY AVE.
SYCAMORE, IL 60178
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- DEKALB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 15, 2018
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000431854
How This Compares
#330
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#5,979
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
+142% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,025 | — |
| 2016 | 2,652 | +159% |
| 2017 | 2,463 | -7% |
| 2018 | 2,268 | -8% |
| 2019 | 3,491 | +54% |
| 2020 | 2,696 | -23% |
| 2021 | 2,135 | -21% |
| 2022 | 1,664 | -22% |
| 2023 | 3,313 | +99% |
| 2024 | 2,480 | -25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,229 | 1,229 | — | — | 141,780 | |
| Toluene | 868 | 868 | — | — | 1,628,918 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 343 | 343 | — | — | 30,464 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 31 | 31 | — | — | 90,130 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 8 | 8 | — | — | 21,085 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 995 | 995 | — | — | 15,936 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 845 | 845 | — | — | 24,421 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 845 | 845 | — | — | 1,886,099 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 312 | 312 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 281 | 281 | — | — | 35,274 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 35 | 35 | — | — | 104,435 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 673 | 673 | — | — | 1,433,313 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 612 | 612 | — | — | 8,510 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 189 | 189 | — | — | 26,094 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 155 | 155 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 28 | 28 | — | — | 79,313 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6 | 6 | — | — | 17,779 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 913 | 913 | — | — | 361,851 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 767 | 767 | — | — | 5,555 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 235 | 235 | — | — | 7,535 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 168 | 168 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 42 | 42 | — | — | 1,141 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 11,495 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,274 | 1,274 | — | — | 5,060 | |
| Toluene | 849 | 849 | — | — | 303,059 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 374 | 374 | — | — | 796 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 151 | 151 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 39 | 39 | — | — | 1,134 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 9 | 9 | — | — | 4,646 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,457 | 1,457 | — | — | 40,056 | |
| Toluene | 1,216 | 1,216 | — | — | 406,987 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 425 | 425 | — | — | 9,717 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 330 | 330 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 51 | 51 | — | — | 4,050 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 13 | 13 | — | — | 10,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,512 | 1,512 | — | — | 603,604 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 447 | 447 | — | — | 25,554 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 121 | 121 | — | — | 13,793 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 112 | 112 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 60 | 60 | — | — | 1,293 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 16 | 16 | — | — | 13,765 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,272 | 2,272 | — | — | 1,576,704 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 90 | 90 | — | — | 19,924 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 39 | 39 | — | — | 24,000 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 34 | 34 | — | — | 33,749 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 16 | 16 | — | — | 24,117 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 12 | 12 | — | — | 79 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,280 | 2,280 | — | — | 1,394,209 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 190 | 190 | — | — | 25,263 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 120 | 120 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 34 | 34 | — | — | 32,330 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 15 | 15 | — | — | 35,472 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 12 | 12 | — | — | 281 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 664 | 664 | — | — | 1,222,414 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 190 | 190 | — | — | 160,536 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 99 | 99 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 56 | 56 | — | — | 40,134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 11 | 11 | — | — | 8,338 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6 | 6 | — | — | 8,369 | |
| n-Hexane | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,712 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | 1,591,627 | — | — |
| n-Hexane | — | 86,751 | — | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 20,242 | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 29,206 | 1,257 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 135,910 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 29,206 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 560 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 697 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 483 | — | — | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 20,242 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 360 | — | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,246 | — | — | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 135,910 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,624 | — | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Toluene | 37,290 | — | — | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Toluene | — | 1,561,523 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Toluene | — | 30,104 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
n-Hexane | 1,307 | — | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
n-Hexane | 2,072 | — | — | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
n-Hexane | — | 86,751 | — | — |
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 | Apr 24, 2019 | Mar 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 24, 2019 | Mar 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 24, 2019 | Mar 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jan 29, 2014 | May 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 29, 2014 | May 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Sep 12, 2007 | Nov 16, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 16, 1991 | Dec 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 16, 1991 | Dec 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 1985 | Nov 14, 1985 | 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.
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005100789-001 · Apr 24, 2019
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005100789-DV1 · Sep 28, 2007
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