Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 240 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 $4,589 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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29400 LAKELAND BLVD
WICKLIFFE, OH 44092
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- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 12 · last Sep 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,589 · last Oct 3, 1996
- Registry ID
- 110000386225
How This Compares
#682
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#8,993
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
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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 (2015–2022)
-37% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 357 | — |
| 2016 | 318 | -11% |
| 2017 | 240 | -24% |
| 2018 | 179 | -26% |
| 2019 | 187 | +5% |
| 2020 | 123 | -34% |
| 2021 | 414 | +238% |
| 2022 | 226 | -45% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 108 | 108 | — | — | 46,755 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 60 | 60 | — | — | 2,867 | |
| Toluene | 58 | 58 | — | — | 1,677 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 405 | 405 | — | — | 5,611 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1,901 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 100 | 100 | — | — | 20,457 | |
| Toluene | 23 | 23 | — | — | 5,436 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 101 | 101 | — | — | 11,421 | |
| Zinc compounds | 86 | 86 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 160 | 160 | — | — | 3,935 | |
| Toluene | 17 | 17 | — | — | 2,088 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 508 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 130 | 130 | — | — | 16,603 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 93 | 93 | — | — | 10,472 | |
| Toluene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 158 | 158 | — | — | 17,227 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 144 | 144 | — | — | 22,108 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 17 | 17 | — | — | 3,013 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 280 | 280 | — | — | 44,509 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 57 | 57 | — | — | 16,178 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 11,317 |
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 | — | — | 2,088 | 8 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 3,935 | 13 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 508 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 10,466 | — |
|
HERITAGE-WTI INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2,659 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 13,944 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-WTI INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-WTI INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 6 | — |
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 26, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 26, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 26, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 30, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 12, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Mar 23, 2022 | Nov 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 2, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 27, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 15, 2019 | Aug 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 15, 2019 | Aug 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Aug 27, 2018 | Aug 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 27, 2018 | Aug 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 18, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 18, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jul 18, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 18, 2017 | Jul 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 18, 2017 | Jul 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 17, 2016 | Aug 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 17, 2016 | Aug 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 24, 2015 | Sep 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 24, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2012 | Jun 8, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 24, 2009 | Jun 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 12, 2008 | Jun 12, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2005 | May 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Apr 7, 2004 | May 18, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 7, 2004 | May 18, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 7, 2004 | May 18, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 7, 2004 | Apr 7, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | May 14, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 20, 2001 | Oct 24, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Mar 18, 1999 | Apr 22, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 1999 | May 3, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Aug 18, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 18, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 18, 1998 | Aug 18, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 18, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 1996 | Sep 26, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 15, 1996 | May 16, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 1995 | Nov 29, 1995 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.20 kg/d | 3.30 | +58% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 22.00 | +5% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 22.00 | +105% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.80 kg/d | 6.80 | +29% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 22.00 | +18% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.80 kg/d | 3.33 | +14% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.30 kg/d | 2.27 | +1% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.20 kg/d | 3.33 | +56% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Oil and grease [soxhlet extr.] tot. | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +287% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 22.00 | +55% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 kg/d | 2.27 | +76% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +73% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 kg/d | 3.33 | +80% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Oil and grease [soxhlet extr.] tot. | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Mar 2016 | Open |
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-OHD004172565-034 · Sep 22, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-033 · Sep 23, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2024-2003 · Jan 24, 2024
$4,589
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-032 · Sep 28, 2023
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-031 · Sep 26, 2022
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-030 · Oct 1, 2021
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-029 · Sep 12, 2019
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-028 · Sep 27, 2018
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-027 · Aug 24, 2017
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-026 · Sep 15, 2016
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-025 · Nov 10, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2014-0048 · Apr 25, 2014
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-024 · Jul 10, 2012
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-023 · Jul 16, 2009
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-022 · Jun 30, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2008-5024 · Jun 30, 2008
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-021 · Jun 16, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-020 · Apr 14, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-019 · May 20, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004172565-018 · Sep 24, 2001
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