Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WESTAK OF OREGON
Quick Summary
- •Released 2 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 $40,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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3941 24TH AVE
FOREST GROVE, OR 97116
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- WASHINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334412
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 6, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $40,000 · last Jun 9, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000486956
How This Compares
#212
of 266 TRI reporters in OR
#13,904
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
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)
-93% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | — |
| 2016 | 4 | +88% |
| 2017 | 2 | -52% |
| 2018 | 0 | -91% |
| 2019 | 0 | +94% |
| 2020 | 0 | -61% |
| 2021 | 0 | -67% |
| 2022 | 0 | +125% |
| 2023 | 0 | +300% |
| 2024 | 0 | -58% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 9,070 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 35,900 | |
| Copper | 0 | — | 0 | — | 13,310 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 4,286 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 5,566 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 36,896 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 4,363 | |
| Copper | 0 | — | 0 | — | 20,601 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 12,871 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 32,193 | |
| Copper | 0 | — | 0 | — | 18,255 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,362 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,895 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 7,913 | |
| Copper | 0 | — | 0 | — | 8,694 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 30,598 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,071 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 4,576 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 26,178 | |
| Copper | 0 | — | 0 | — | 7,452 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 10,556 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,103 | |
| Copper | 0 | — | 0 | — | 6,366 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 42,620 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 10,419 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,108 | |
| Copper | 0 | — | 0 | — | 11,291 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 51,973 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,624 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 9,390 | |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 10,689 | |
| Copper compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 32,816 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 10,085 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,003 | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | 40,457 | |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 4,600 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,687 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 9,792 | |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 8,988 | |
| Copper compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 33,178 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 13,309 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 8,820 | — | 4,065 |
| Copper compounds | — | 35,849 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 4,284 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AURA-II INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Copper | — | 4,346 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES COMPANY
TOLLESON, AZ
|
Copper | — | 8,963 | — | — |
|
AURA-II INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Copper compounds | — | 5,757 | — | — |
|
PHIBRO-TECH INC
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
|
Copper compounds | — | 21,129 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES COMPANY
TOLLESON, AZ
|
Copper compounds | — | 8,963 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES COMPANY
TOLLESON, AZ
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 8,820 | — | — |
|
AURA-II INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Lead compounds | — | 4,258 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES COMPANY
TOLLESON, AZ
|
Lead compounds | — | 26 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1 | CLEAN WATER SERVICES, HILLSBORO |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 250 | CLEAN WATER SERVICES, HILLSBORO |
| Lead compounds | 2 | CLEAN WATER SERVICES, HILLSBORO |
| Copper compounds | 51 | CLEAN WATER SERVICES, HILLSBORO |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 9, 2019 | Jan 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 24, 2015 | Feb 27, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 14, 2012 | Jun 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 8, 2007 | Jan 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 8, 2007 | Nov 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 8, 2007 | Nov 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 8, 2007 | Nov 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 8, 2007 | Nov 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 28, 2006 | Apr 25, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 28, 2006 | Apr 25, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 28, 2006 | Apr 25, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2006 | Apr 25, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 2000 | Aug 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 2000 | Sep 5, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 28, 1997 | Oct 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 1997 | Oct 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 1997 | Oct 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 28, 1997 | Oct 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 28, 1997 | Oct 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 9, 1994 | Nov 22, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 9, 1994 | Nov 22, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 1994 | Sep 23, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 9, 1994 | Nov 22, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 9, 1994 | Nov 22, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 9, 1994 | Nov 22, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 1994 | Nov 22, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 21, 1986 | Jun 23, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 21, 1986 | Jun 23, 1987 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2025-0070 · Jun 10, 2025
$20,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD980980353-102 · Feb 13, 2020
Place holder for final penalty payments.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD980980353-001 · May 22, 2008
$12,291
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD980980353-101 · Dec 12, 2007
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD980980353-000 · Oct 17, 1994
$4,100
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