Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GUARDIAN FIBERGLASS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 142,680 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 $22,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1000 E NORTH ST
ALBION, MI 49224
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- CALHOUN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327993
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $22,500 · last Jun 30, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000409923
How This Compares
#31
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#881
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-4% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 129,247 | — |
| 2016 | 136,168 | +5% |
| 2017 | 142,680 | +5% |
| 2018 | 152,024 | +7% |
| 2020 | 149,140 | — |
| 2021 | 148,715 | -0% |
| 2022 | 146,339 | -2% |
| 2023 | 124,326 | -15% |
| 2024 | 124,348 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 124,330 | 124,330 | — | — | 24 | |
| Manganese compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 3,671 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 8 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 124,320 | 124,320 | — | — | 60 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 146,339 | 146,339 | — | — | 27 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 148,705 | 148,705 | — | — | 56 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 149,134 | 149,134 | — | — | 39 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 152,018 | 152,018 | — | — | 20 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 142,680 | 142,680 | — | — | 33 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 136,163 | 136,163 | — | — | 45 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 34,181 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 124,672 | 124,672 | — | — | 16 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,567 | 4,567 | — | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 48,287 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MCGILL ROAD LANDFILL INC
JACKSON, MI
|
Manganese compounds | 3,671 | — | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MCGILL ROAD LANDFILL INC
JACKSON, MI
|
Ammonia | 24 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jun 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 20, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 23, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jan 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Nov 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 6, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 16, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 16, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Nov 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jun 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 8, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 2, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 1, 2016 | Mar 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 14, 2006 | Apr 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 26, 2000 | Jan 10, 2001 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604516303 · Jun 30, 2025
$22,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604506463 · Mar 7, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604506457 · Feb 19, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604067241 · Jun 20, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603946109 · Apr 1, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602932009 · Dec 6, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601875733 · May 8, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600859952 · Nov 9, 2018
$59,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601065936 · Jun 2, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600828386 · Oct 3, 2016
Compliance Communication Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID097809909-001 · Oct 26, 2000
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