Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
BERTCH CABINET, LLC. - WATERLOO
Quick Summary
- •Released 34,139 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
-
4747 CRESTWOOD DR
WATERLOO, IA 50702
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- BLACK HAWK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 337110
- Inspections
- 5 · last Dec 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 20, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000748371
How This Compares
#78
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#2,101
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
0
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 | 59,330 | — |
| 2016 | 54,437 | -8% |
| 2017 | 34,139 | -37% |
| 2018 | 36,103 | +6% |
| 2019 | 31,051 | -14% |
| 2020 | 31,603 | +2% |
| 2021 | 25,010 | -21% |
| 2022 | 18,891 | -24% |
| 2023 | 9,975 | -47% |
| 2024 | 23,807 | +139% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 23,807 | 23,807 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 9,975 | 9,975 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 13,657 | 13,657 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,234 | 5,234 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 18,424 | 18,424 | — | — | 6,141 | |
| Styrene | 6,586 | 6,586 | — | — | 793 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26,790 | 26,790 | — | — | 6,144 | |
| Styrene | 4,813 | 4,813 | — | — | 168 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 19,943 | 19,943 | — | — | 8,140 | |
| Styrene | 11,108 | 11,108 | — | — | 1,312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 27,103 | 27,103 | — | — | 600 | |
| Styrene | 9,000 | 9,000 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 28,560 | 28,560 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 5,579 | 5,579 | — | — | 1,120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 35,000 | 35,000 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 12,000 | 12,000 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 7,437 | 7,437 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26,270 | 26,270 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 20,560 | 20,560 | — | — | 3,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12,500 | 12,500 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 1,120 |
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 | Nov 4, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 17, 2020 | Aug 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Nov 17, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 25, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 23, 2015 | Oct 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 23, 2015 | Oct 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 2015 | Oct 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2015 | Oct 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 23, 2015 | Oct 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2015 | Oct 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Sep 23, 2015 | Oct 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 31, 2010 | Jul 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 31, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 31, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 31, 2010 | Oct 17, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 18, 2007 | Jul 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 18, 2007 | Jul 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 18, 2007 | Jul 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 18, 2007 | Jul 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 14, 2005 | Apr 24, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 2005 | Apr 24, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 14, 2005 | Apr 24, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 14, 2005 | Apr 24, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 11, 2000 | Aug 15, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 20, 1996 | Nov 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 1996 | Nov 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 1996 | Nov 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 1996 | Nov 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 20, 1996 | Nov 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 31, 1995 | Jan 8, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 31, 1995 | Jan 8, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 1995 | Jan 8, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 1, 1986 | Apr 21, 1986 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603799985 · Nov 4, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601913697 · Jul 25, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2017-0471 · Sep 20, 2017
$48,425
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD087132023-Y01 · Jan 25, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD087132023-001 · Mar 21, 2006
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD087132023-000 · Nov 4, 1998
$17,366
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD087132023-Y00 · Jan 8, 1996
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