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MONT BELVIEU PLASTICS PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 112,760 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 $130,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
13330 HATCHERVILLE ROAD
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77580
View on map ↗ - County
- CHAMBERS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $130,500 · last Jan 31, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000463702
How This Compares
#147
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,018
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
Water (CWA)
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)
-9% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 154,824 | — |
| 2016 | 164,872 | +6% |
| 2017 | 112,760 | -32% |
| 2018 | 178,707 | +58% |
| 2019 | 130,007 | -27% |
| 2020 | 159,739 | +23% |
| 2021 | 151,981 | -5% |
| 2022 | 130,685 | -14% |
| 2023 | 145,601 | +11% |
| 2024 | 140,468 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 85,744 | 85,744 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 48,194 | 48,194 | — | — | 12 | |
| Toluene | 6,095 | 6,087 | 8 | — | 24 | |
| Zinc compounds | 435 | 154 | 281 | — | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 94,134 | 94,134 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 44,832 | 44,832 | — | — | 14 | |
| Toluene | 6,228 | 6,221 | 7 | — | 65 | |
| Zinc compounds | 407 | 142 | 265 | — | 76 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 76,536 | 76,536 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 49,129 | 49,129 | — | — | 12,503 | |
| Toluene | 4,592 | 4,581 | 11 | — | 4,721 | |
| Zinc compounds | 428 | 117 | 311 | — | 7,209 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 99,776 | 99,776 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 45,951 | 45,951 | — | — | 43,895 | |
| Toluene | 5,751 | 5,738 | 13 | — | 4,230 | |
| Zinc compounds | 502 | 298 | 204 | — | 7,961 | |
| Nonylphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 279 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 101 | |
| Ethylene | 112,371 | 112,371 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 42,167 | 42,167 | — | — | 30,400 | |
| Toluene | 4,591 | 4,591 | 0 | — | 7,832 | |
| Zinc compounds | 610 | 412 | 198 | — | 11,375 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 93,026 | 93,026 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 33,004 | 33,004 | — | — | 16,430 | |
| Toluene | 3,309 | 3,297 | 13 | — | 2,018 | |
| Zinc compounds | 668 | 475 | 193 | — | 8,385 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 115,303 | 115,303 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 56,386 | 56,386 | — | — | 3,744 | |
| Toluene | 6,598 | 6,598 | 0 | — | 584 | |
| Zinc compounds | 418 | 204 | 214 | — | 7,253 | |
| Nonylphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 85 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 53,612 | 53,612 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 53,506 | 53,506 | — | — | 100,435 | |
| Toluene | 5,296 | 5,296 | 0 | — | 3,362 | |
| Zinc compounds | 345 | 137 | 208 | — | 6,211 | |
| Nonylphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 111 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 173 | |
| Ethylene | 93,719 | 93,719 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 64,457 | 64,457 | — | — | 17,503 | |
| Toluene | 6,406 | 6,406 | 0 | — | 3,048 | |
| Zinc compounds | 290 | 137 | 153 | — | 711 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 278 | |
| Ethylene | 97,423 | 97,423 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 52,336 | 52,336 | — | — | 30,340 | |
| Toluene | 4,765 | 4,765 | 0 | — | 394 | |
| Zinc compounds | 300 | 141 | 159 | — | 278 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - BAYTOWN LANDFILL
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
INTERGULF
PASADENA, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
LA PORTE, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 12 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
LA PORTE, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 4 |
|
INTERGULF
PASADENA, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Toluene | 20 | — | — | — |
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 | Jul 9, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 16, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 22, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 10, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 10, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 10, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 10, 2016 | Mar 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 10, 2016 | Feb 24, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 10, 2016 | Mar 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 10, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2000 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,017.58 kg/d | 1,973.99 | +2% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 % | 80.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 % | 80.00 | +25% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 % | 80.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 % | 80.00 | +21% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.72 MGD | 6.00 | +45% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.76 MGD | 6.00 | +46% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 % | 80.00 | +25% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 % | 80.00 | +63% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 333.96 kg/d | 315.08 | +6% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.14 MGD | 1.95 | +10% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.36 MGD | 6.00 | +23% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.99 MGD | 1.95 | +2% | May 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.29 MGD | 1.95 | +17% | May 2015 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.98 MGD | 1.95 | +2% | Mar 2015 | 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.
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604491240
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2024-0505 · Sep 24, 2024
$123,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603016948 · Jan 31, 2023
$7,500
Judicial
· Case 06-2010-3405 · Jun 6, 2018
$2,500,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXT000618090-1 · Mar 31, 2016
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