LACAMAS LABORATORIES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,948 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3625 N SUTTLE RD
PORTLAND, OR 97217
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- MULTNOMAH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325412
- Inspections
- 2 · last Oct 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 6, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000901392
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,916 | — |
| 2016 | 5,559 | -20% |
| 2017 | 3,948 | -29% |
| 2018 | 2,360 | -40% |
| 2019 | 1,681 | -29% |
| 2020 | 4,996 | +197% |
| 2021 | 5,437 | +9% |
| 2022 | 2,420 | -55% |
| 2023 | 710 | -71% |
| 2024 | 1,140 | +61% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 471 | 471 | — | — | 48,631 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 312 | 312 | — | — | 31,955 | |
| Toluene | 264 | 264 | — | — | 24,372 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 93 | 93 | — | — | 19,640 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 376 | 376 | — | — | 32,763 | |
| Acetonitrile | 268 | 268 | — | — | 37,211 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 67 | 67 | — | — | 14,365 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 1,799 | 1,799 | — | — | 108,221 | |
| Toluene | 320 | 320 | — | — | 10,730 | |
| Methanol | 234 | 234 | — | — | 13,968 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 67 | 67 | — | — | 17,792 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 3,860 | 3,860 | — | — | 148,488 | |
| Methanol | 658 | 658 | — | — | 67,512 | |
| Toluene | 292 | 292 | — | — | 19,476 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 201 | 201 | — | — | 22,076 | |
| Dichloromethane | 126 | 126 | — | — | 15,747 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 119 | 119 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 91 | 91 | — | — | 25,822 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 89 | 89 | — | — | 21,840 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 1,915 | 1,915 | — | — | 160,192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,140 | 1,140 | — | — | 243,913 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 868 | 868 | — | — | 127,560 | |
| Methanol | 444 | 444 | — | — | 63,230 | |
| Toluene | 370 | 370 | — | — | 28,623 | |
| Acetonitrile | 161 | 161 | — | — | 19,363 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 98 | 98 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 663 | 663 | — | — | 111,141 | |
| Toluene | 612 | 612 | — | — | 48,655 | |
| Acetonitrile | 232 | 232 | — | — | 46,611 | |
| o-Anisidine | 91 | 91 | — | — | 259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 84 | 84 | — | — | 23,506 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 997 | 997 | — | — | 40,840 | |
| Methanol | 790 | 790 | — | — | 119,281 | |
| Acetonitrile | 320 | 320 | — | — | 66,957 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 198 | 198 | — | — | 23,617 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 55 | 55 | — | — | 11,716 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,008 | 3,008 | — | — | 94,200 | |
| Methanol | 570 | 570 | — | — | 30,284 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 282 | 282 | — | — | 32,564 | |
| Acetonitrile | 88 | 88 | — | — | 18,328 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,958 | 3,958 | — | — | 286,471 | |
| Methanol | 994 | 994 | — | — | 87,808 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 420 | 420 | — | — | 192,127 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 187 | 187 | — | — | 32,738 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,021 | 3,021 | — | — | 67,573 | |
| Toluene | 2,770 | 2,770 | — | — | 37,448 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 804 | 804 | — | — | 14,371 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 245 | 245 | — | — | 55 | |
| Acetonitrile | 76 | 76 | — | — | 19,851 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 48,631 |
| Toluene | — | — | 24,372 | — |
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 19,640 | — |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 31,955 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
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Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 31,955 | — |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
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Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 48,631 |
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EMERALD SERVICES, INC. - TACOMA FACILITY
TACOMA, WA
|
Toluene | — | — | 12,186 | — |
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BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
|
Toluene | — | — | 12,186 | — |
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BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 19,640 | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 18, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 24, 2017 | Oct 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 6, 2015 | Apr 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2015 | Apr 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 16, 2012 | Aug 16, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 2008 | Sep 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 31, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 31, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 31, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 31, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 2, 2002 | Mar 20, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 2, 2002 | Jan 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 2, 2002 | Feb 4, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 2, 2002 | Jul 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 3, 1998 | Mar 30, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 3, 1998 | Mar 30, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 3, 1998 | Mar 30, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 3, 1998 | Mar 30, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 30, 1994 | Aug 30, 1994 | 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.