Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SILGAN CONTAINERS MANUFACTURING CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 22,671 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 $367,880 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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135 NATIONAL ROAD
EDISON, NJ 08817
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- MIDDLESEX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332431
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $367,880 · last May 13, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000321955
How This Compares
#24
of 317 TRI reporters in NJ
#2,646
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-65% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 28,850 | — |
| 2016 | 36,675 | +27% |
| 2017 | 22,671 | -38% |
| 2018 | 13,687 | -40% |
| 2019 | 22,031 | +61% |
| 2020 | 29,494 | +34% |
| 2021 | 39,603 | +34% |
| 2022 | 30,530 | -23% |
| 2023 | 20,984 | -31% |
| 2024 | 10,159 | -52% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,478 | 5,478 | — | — | 3,792 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,877 | 3,877 | — | — | 1,091 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 804 | 804 | — | — | 572 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 13,607 | 13,607 | — | — | 6,165 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,865 | 5,865 | — | — | 1,633 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,512 | 1,512 | — | — | 706 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 15,107 | 15,107 | — | — | 4,728 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13,187 | 13,187 | — | — | 1,425 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,719 | 1,719 | — | — | 567 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 517 | 517 | — | — | 174 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 20,269 | 20,269 | — | — | 7,791 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 17,884 | 17,884 | — | — | 2,140 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,450 | 1,450 | — | — | 542 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 19,621 | 19,621 | — | — | 1,848 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 9,375 | 9,375 | — | — | 5,180 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 498 | 498 | — | — | 232 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 18,417 | 18,417 | — | — | 2,894 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,425 | 3,425 | — | — | 6,724 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 189 | 189 | — | — | 315 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 10,206 | 10,206 | — | — | 2,606 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,874 | 2,874 | — | — | 6,492 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 607 | 607 | — | — | 406 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 16,742 | 16,742 | — | — | 3,469 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,369 | 5,369 | — | — | 5,481 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 560 | 560 | — | — | 531 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 21,500 | 21,500 | — | — | 2,500 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 14,450 | 14,450 | — | — | 3,800 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 725 | 725 | — | — | 200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 21,000 | 21,000 | — | — | 2,000 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,850 | 7,850 | — | — | 2,400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 3,792 | 109,073 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 572 | 16,185 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,091 | 30,010 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,091 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 572 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 3,792 | — |
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 for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 10, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 10, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 2007 | Aug 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 2001 | Aug 3, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 30, 1997 | Jan 5, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 13, 1997 | Jan 5, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 14, 1994 | Dec 1, 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.
Judicial
· Case 02-2010-0010 · Aug 2, 2010
$18,250
Judicial
· Case HQ-2006-6006 · Aug 2, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002161511-001 · Jun 6, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002161511-000 · Nov 13, 1997
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