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FLEXCON COMPANY INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 18,220 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
-
1 FLEXCON INDUSTRIAL PARK
SPENCER, MA 01562
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326113
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 8, 1989
- Registry ID
- 110000772753
How This Compares
#14
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#2,967
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)
-46% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,699 | — |
| 2016 | 18,821 | -9% |
| 2017 | 18,220 | -3% |
| 2018 | 16,918 | -7% |
| 2020 | 14,818 | — |
| 2021 | 14,576 | -2% |
| 2022 | 13,848 | -5% |
| 2023 | 9,591 | -31% |
| 2024 | 11,245 | +17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 9,703 | 9,703 | — | — | 156,473 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 747 | 747 | — | — | 261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 546 | 546 | — | — | 378 | |
| n-Hexane | 249 | 249 | — | — | 224 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 7,927 | 7,927 | — | — | 152,470 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 793 | 793 | — | — | 257 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 659 | 659 | — | — | 586 | |
| n-Hexane | 212 | 212 | — | — | 153 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 11,518 | 11,518 | — | — | 179,529 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,058 | 1,058 | — | — | 779 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,007 | 1,007 | — | — | 1,269 | |
| n-Hexane | 265 | 265 | — | — | 768 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 12,284 | 12,284 | — | — | 176,178 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,165 | 1,165 | — | — | 512 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 865 | 865 | — | — | 983 | |
| n-Hexane | 262 | 262 | — | — | 206 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 12,398 | 12,398 | — | — | 180,835 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,346 | 1,346 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 737 | 737 | — | — | 722 | |
| n-Hexane | 337 | 337 | — | — | 434 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 13,995 | 13,995 | — | — | 210,445 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,408 | 1,408 | — | — | 610 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 845 | 845 | — | — | 929 | |
| n-Hexane | 467 | 467 | — | — | 598 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 203 | 203 | — | — | 108 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 15,377 | 15,377 | — | — | 238,195 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,359 | 1,359 | — | — | 687 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 859 | 859 | — | — | 934 | |
| n-Hexane | 421 | 421 | — | — | 654 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 204 | 204 | — | — | 108 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 15,771 | 15,771 | — | — | 279,965 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,769 | 1,769 | — | — | 840 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 803 | 803 | — | — | 923 | |
| n-Hexane | 478 | 478 | — | — | 821 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 17,565 | 17,565 | — | — | 298,004 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,742 | 1,742 | — | — | 1,215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 878 | 878 | — | — | 957 | |
| n-Hexane | 514 | 514 | — | — | 697 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | 156,473 | 823,165 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | 261 | 23,853 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 224 | 14,712 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 378 | 28,411 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
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Vinyl acetate | — | — | 261 | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 224 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 156,473 | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 378 | — |
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 | Mar 19, 2018 | Nov 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Mar 19, 2018 | Nov 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 19, 2018 | Nov 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 19, 2018 | Nov 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2006 | Dec 7, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 15, 2005 | Oct 13, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 4, 1995 | Jan 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 4, 1995 | Jan 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 1993 | May 12, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 1990 | Dec 3, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 27, 1986 | Jul 15, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 1985 | Dec 10, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1984 | Aug 31, 1984 | 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-MAD001136035-001 · Sep 20, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001136035-000 · Mar 2, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001136035-011 · Oct 31, 1990
Judicial
· Case 01-1987-0019 · May 8, 1989
$60,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001136035-006 · Jun 27, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001136035-002 · Feb 21, 1985
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