OWENS-CORNING CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,996 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
-
5824 S ARCHER RD
SUMMIT, IL 60501
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324122
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000433371
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,219 | — |
| 2016 | 2,565 | -39% |
| 2017 | 2,996 | +17% |
| 2018 | 2,567 | -14% |
| 2019 | 2,645 | +3% |
| 2020 | 2,541 | -4% |
| 2021 | 3,438 | +35% |
| 2022 | 59 | -98% |
| 2023 | 75 | +28% |
| 2024 | 77 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 74 | 74 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 72 | 72 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 56 | 56 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,362 | 3,362 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 73 | 73 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,471 | 2,471 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 68 | 68 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,580 | 2,580 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 63 | 63 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,510 | 2,510 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 55 | 55 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,922 | 2,922 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 70 | 70 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,562 | 2,562 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,936 | 1,936 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 982 | 982 | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 884 | 884 | — | — | 65 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 259 | 259 | — | — | 201 | |
| m-Xylene | 157 | 157 | — | — | 1,175 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
WYOMING, MI
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD OIL, LLC
GARY, IN
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD OIL, LLC
GARY, IN
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
WYOMING, MI
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD OIL, LLC
GARY, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 3 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
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 | May 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2013 | Jan 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2013 | Jan 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2012 | Jan 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2012 | Jan 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 3, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 3, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 3, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 3, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 3, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 3, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 3, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 3, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | Feb 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2008 | Feb 6, 2009 | 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.