ECOLAB INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,687 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $9,750 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2305 SHERWIN ST.
GARLAND, TX 75041
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- DALLAS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325611
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 17, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $9,750 · last Oct 1, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000456177
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 951 | — |
| 2016 | 979 | +3% |
| 2017 | 1,687 | +72% |
| 2018 | 984 | -42% |
| 2020 | 448 | — |
| 2021 | 392 | -13% |
| 2022 | 652 | +66% |
| 2023 | 677 | +4% |
| 2024 | 639 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 471 | 471 | — | — | 4,551 | |
| Peracetic acid | 129 | 129 | — | — | 383 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 33 | 33 | — | — | 2,807 | |
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Phenylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 475 | 475 | — | — | 29,682 | |
| Peracetic acid | 129 | 129 | — | — | 1,900 | |
| Formic acid | 49 | 49 | — | — | 6,270 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 24 | 24 | — | — | 9,774 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 465 | 465 | — | — | 2,060 | |
| Peracetic acid | 129 | 129 | — | — | 5,712 | |
| Formic acid | 28 | 28 | — | — | 5,342 | |
| 2-Phenylphenol | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,143 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,265 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 274 | 274 | — | — | 16,075 | |
| Peracetic acid | 85 | 85 | — | — | 124,575 | |
| 2-Phenylphenol | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 11 | 11 | — | — | 558 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 276 | 276 | — | — | 16,075 | |
| Peracetic acid | 129 | 129 | — | — | 124,575 | |
| 2-Phenylphenol | 22 | 22 | — | — | 49 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,023 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 914 | 914 | — | — | 34,912 | |
| Formic acid | 28 | 28 | — | — | 1 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 27 | 27 | — | — | 538 | |
| Peracetic acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | 27,801 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,600 | 1,600 | — | — | 2,339 | |
| Formic acid | 28 | 28 | — | — | 880 | |
| 2-Phenylphenol | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1,261 | |
| Peracetic acid | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 14 | 14 | — | — | 9,855 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 882 | 882 | — | — | 3,067 | |
| Formic acid | 28 | 28 | — | — | 928 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 24 | 24 | — | — | 9,860 | |
| 2-Phenylphenol | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1,263 | |
| Peracetic acid | 22 | 22 | — | — | 7,460 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 882 | 882 | — | — | 3,062 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 24 | 24 | — | — | 5,684 | |
| 2-Phenylphenol | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1,375 | |
| Peracetic acid | 22 | 22 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 2,788 |
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | — | — | — | 0 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 2,778 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 11,639 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 2,560 |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
TULSA, OK
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 4,551 |
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HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
TULSA, OK
|
Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 383 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 247 | CITY OF GARLAND ROWLETT CREEK, GARLAND |
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | 0 | CITY OF GARLAND ROWLETT CREEK, GARLAND |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 10, 2021 | Jul 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2015 | Oct 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 22, 2015 | Oct 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 22, 2015 | Oct 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 22, 2015 | Oct 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jul 18, 2005 | Jul 18, 2005 | 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.