Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SILGAN CLOSURES LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,067 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 $26,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1701 WILLIAMSBURG PIKE
RICHMOND, IN 47374
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- WAYNE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332119
- Inspections
- 8 · last Feb 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $26,000 · last Dec 2, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000402984
How This Compares
#375
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#7,009
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.
11
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)
+79% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,111 | — |
| 2016 | 1,263 | +14% |
| 2017 | 1,067 | -16% |
| 2018 | 1,031 | -3% |
| 2019 | 1,254 | +22% |
| 2020 | 1,707 | +36% |
| 2021 | 2,264 | +33% |
| 2022 | 2,396 | +6% |
| 2023 | 1,696 | -29% |
| 2024 | 1,989 | +17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 800 | 800 | — | — | 36,980 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 550 | 550 | — | — | 12,330 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 450 | 450 | — | — | 2,155 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 189 | 189 | — | — | 11,300 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 560 | 560 | — | — | 25,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 550 | 550 | — | — | 12,000 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 430 | 430 | — | — | 5,300 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 156 | 156 | — | — | 7,800 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 810 | 810 | — | — | 10,138 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 689 | 689 | — | — | 21,168 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 536 | 536 | — | — | 4,184 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 361 | 361 | — | — | 7,300 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 766 | 766 | — | — | 10,892 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 717 | 717 | — | — | 20,797 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 586 | 586 | — | — | 6,131 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 195 | 195 | — | — | 6,274 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 646 | 646 | — | — | 7,855 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 604 | 604 | — | — | 19,838 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 229 | 229 | — | — | 6,295 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 228 | 228 | — | — | 6,836 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 570 | 570 | — | — | 7,577 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 406 | 406 | — | — | 23,023 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 201 | 201 | — | — | 8,123 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 77 | 77 | — | — | 6,498 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 484 | 484 | — | — | 8,352 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 359 | 359 | — | — | 21,499 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 188 | 188 | — | — | 8,146 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 476 | 476 | — | — | 8,286 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 397 | 397 | — | — | 23,014 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 194 | 194 | — | — | 8,346 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 598 | 598 | — | — | 7,631 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 461 | 461 | — | — | 31,554 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 204 | 204 | — | — | 10,612 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 595 | 595 | — | — | 5,745 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 354 | 354 | — | — | 32,602 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 162 | 162 | — | — | 10,414 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 11,300 | — | 8,100 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 2,155 | — | 20,000 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 36,980 | — | 35,000 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 12,330 | — | 22,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 2,100 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 55 | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 12,000 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 330 | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 36,000 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 980 | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 11,000 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 300 | — | — |
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 | Apr 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Mar 2, 2023 | Dec 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 29, 2021 | Jul 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 10, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 24, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Oct 24, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 9, 2015 | Jun 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 3, 2011 | Mar 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 2011 | Mar 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 9, 2008 | Aug 4, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 2001 | Jul 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 4, 1997 | Feb 15, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 4, 1997 | Feb 15, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 4, 1997 | Feb 15, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 4, 1997 | Feb 15, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Nov 10, 1993 | Mar 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 5, 1992 | Mar 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 1992 | Mar 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 5, 1992 | Mar 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 1985 | Dec 29, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.10 deg F | 60.00 | +4% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.30 deg F | 53.00 | +6% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 8.86 mg/L | 5.00 | +77% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.86 mg/L | 5.00 | +77% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.40 deg F | 53.00 | +20% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 deg F | 53.00 | +8% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.90 deg F | 53.00 | +13% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 deg F | 53.00 | +9% | Jan 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604665764 · Dec 2, 2025
$15,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604659685 · Nov 12, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604561213 · Sep 19, 2025
$500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604560594 · Sep 2, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604032600 · Jul 3, 2024
$10,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604019697 · Jun 5, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-013 · Mar 8, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-012 · Oct 30, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-011 · Dec 29, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-010 · Mar 22, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-009 · Jan 16, 2008
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-008 · Mar 22, 2002
$13,600
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-007 · Nov 6, 2001
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-006 · Sep 17, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-005 · Jul 30, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-004 · Nov 6, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-003 · Aug 3, 1992
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-001 · May 7, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006062848-002 · Sep 5, 1985
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