TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GUARDIAN WEST
Quick Summary
- •Released 102 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
610 GUARDIAN DRIVE
URBANA, IL 61801
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- CHAMPAIGN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336390
- Inspections
- 1 · last Feb 15, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110001226272
How This Compares
#564
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#9,781
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+4567% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 115 | — |
| 2016 | 104 | -10% |
| 2017 | 102 | -2% |
| 2018 | 49 | -52% |
| 2019 | 52 | +6% |
| 2020 | 5,485 | +10473% |
| 2021 | 8,420 | +54% |
| 2022 | 8,578 | +2% |
| 2023 | 7,515 | -12% |
| 2024 | 5,360 | -29% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,318 | 5,317 | — | 1 | 24,809 | |
| Nickel compounds | 36 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 389 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 266 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 74 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,473 | 7,473 | — | — | 34,856 | |
| Nickel compounds | 36 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 42,799 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,589 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,684 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,536 | 8,536 | — | — | 52,547 | |
| Nickel compounds | 36 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 50,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,671 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,818 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,378 | 8,378 | — | — | 38,963 | |
| Nickel compounds | 36 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 56,217 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,450 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4,330 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,443 | 5,443 | — | — | 29,593 | |
| Nickel compounds | 36 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 76,582 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,689 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13,694 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 47 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 31 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 99,032 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 28,371 | |
| Methanol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 39,082 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,714 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 31 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 97,840 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 39,649 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,416 | |
| Methanol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 34,292 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 85 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 55 | 55 | — | — | 47,572 | |
| Nickel compounds | 31 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 83,801 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 25,267 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,171 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 54 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 57 | 57 | — | — | 50,072 | |
| Nickel compounds | 31 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 59,449 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 21,409 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3,601 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 53 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 69 | 69 | — | — | 39,960 | |
| Nickel compounds | 31 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 39,786 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 10 | — | 1 | 14,333 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 581 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 220 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 338 | — | — |
| Methanol | — | 24,809 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 223 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 41 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 41 | — | — |
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HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 27 | — | — | — |
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AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 338 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 9 | — | — | — |
|
AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 223 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 20 | — | — | — |
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HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
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RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Methanol | — | 24,809 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | URBANA & CHAMPAIGN SD, URBANA |
| Lead | 1 | URBANA & CHAMPAIGN SD, URBANA |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | URBANA & CHAMPAIGN SD, URBANA |
| Nickel compounds | 42 | URBANA & CHAMPAIGN SD, URBANA |
| Zinc compounds | 24 | URBANA & CHAMPAIGN SD, URBANA |
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 | Pretreatment - IU Violation of Pretreatment Standards | Jul 3, 2018 | Jun 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Jul 3, 2018 | Jun 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jul 3, 2018 | Jun 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 12, 2015 | Dec 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 12, 2015 | Dec 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 2015 | Dec 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 12, 2015 | Dec 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 12, 2015 | Dec 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2014 | Aug 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2014 | Aug 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 26, 2010 | Mar 18, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jan 26, 2010 | Mar 18, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 18, 2005 | Sep 14, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jan 19, 2001 | Jan 7, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 19, 2001 | Jan 7, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 19, 2001 | Jan 7, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 19, 2001 | Jan 7, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jan 19, 2001 | Jan 7, 2002 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILR000061853-001 · Oct 22, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILR000061853-DV1 · Feb 11, 2010
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILR000061853-PB1 · Mar 20, 2001
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