Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
FLEXCON COMPANY INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,527 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
-
2021 E. 23RD ST.
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
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- PLATTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326113
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 24, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000448025
How This Compares
#60
of 154 TRI reporters in NE
#4,084
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.
1
Air (CAA)
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)
-60% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,443 | — |
| 2016 | 9,268 | -31% |
| 2017 | 9,527 | +3% |
| 2018 | 10,067 | +6% |
| 2020 | 6,328 | — |
| 2021 | 7,440 | +18% |
| 2022 | 6,762 | -9% |
| 2023 | 5,314 | -21% |
| 2024 | 5,412 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 4,074 | 4,074 | — | — | 25,654 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 978 | 978 | — | — | 287 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 185 | 185 | — | — | 287 | |
| n-Hexane | 175 | 175 | — | — | 316 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,564 | 3,564 | — | — | 26,653 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,407 | 1,407 | — | — | 271 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 193 | 193 | — | — | 271 | |
| n-Hexane | 150 | 150 | — | — | 298 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 4,728 | 4,728 | — | — | 23,376 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,623 | 1,623 | — | — | 277 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 246 | 246 | — | — | 277 | |
| n-Hexane | 165 | 165 | — | — | 305 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5,065 | 5,065 | — | — | 31,395 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,905 | 1,905 | — | — | 329 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 235 | 235 | — | — | 362 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 235 | 235 | — | — | 329 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 4,214 | 4,214 | — | — | 22,817 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,729 | 1,729 | — | — | 240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 203 | 203 | — | — | 240 | |
| n-Hexane | 182 | 182 | — | — | 264 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 7,511 | 7,511 | — | — | 32,297 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 2,134 | 2,134 | — | — | 350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 422 | 422 | — | — | 350 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 6,449 | 6,449 | — | — | 30,301 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 2,657 | 2,657 | — | — | 359 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 421 | 421 | — | — | 359 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 6,503 | 6,503 | — | — | 35,169 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 2,411 | 2,411 | — | — | 405 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 354 | 354 | — | — | 405 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 10,343 | 10,343 | — | — | 45,005 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 2,712 | 2,712 | — | — | 468 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 388 | 388 | — | — | 468 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | 316 | 6,113 |
| Toluene | — | — | 25,654 | 377,752 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | 287 | 10,487 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 287 | 8,404 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BRENNTAG GREAT LAKES LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 316 | — |
|
BRENNTAG GREAT LAKES LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Toluene | — | — | 25,654 | — |
|
BRENNTAG GREAT LAKES LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 287 | — |
|
BRENNTAG GREAT LAKES LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | 287 | — |
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 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 24, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 5, 2021 | Jan 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 1, 2016 | Feb 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 1, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 2016 | Jul 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 19, 2012 | Dec 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 2012 | Dec 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 19, 2012 | Dec 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 2009 | Nov 10, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 10, 2009 | Nov 10, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Nov 10, 2009 | Nov 10, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 29, 2006 | Apr 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 29, 2006 | Apr 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 29, 2006 | Apr 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 2006 | Apr 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 2001 | Aug 31, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 2001 | Aug 31, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 17, 1996 | Jan 17, 1997 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED986387850-001 · Nov 26, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED986387850-000 · Dec 17, 1996
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