TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
VANGUARD RESEARCH INDUSTRIES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $7,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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239 SAINT NICHOLAS AVE
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080
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- MIDDLESEX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 5, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $7,200 · last Jul 28, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000319101
How This Compares
#248
of 317 TRI reporters in NJ
#13,765
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)
0% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | — |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2023 | 2 | 0% |
| 2024 | 2 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,660 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 1,331 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 45 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 2,281 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,940 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 33 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 2,150 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,640 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 39 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,507 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 1,846 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 30 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,566 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 2,262 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 53 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 31 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 11 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 29 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 24 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 44 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 1,316 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 450 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Nickel compounds | 322 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Copper | — | 450 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Copper | 872 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 44 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,316 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1 | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
| Copper | 9 | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 23, 2021 | Apr 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Oct 15, 2001 | Dec 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 10, 1991 | Feb 20, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 10, 1991 | Feb 20, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | May 23, 1990 | Jun 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 1990 | Jun 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 1990 | Jun 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 25, 1986 | Nov 26, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 20, 1985 | Aug 19, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 1985 | Aug 19, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 16, 1984 | Aug 19, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 3, 1983 | Feb 24, 1987 | 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-NJD990753493-001 · Apr 30, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD990753493-009 · Jan 23, 1991
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD990753493-000 · Jan 23, 1991
$2,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD990753493-006 · May 7, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD990753493-005 · Nov 25, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD990753493-004 · Mar 8, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD990753493-002 · May 16, 1984
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