WESTERN STAR TRUCK MANUFACTURING PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,481 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
-
6936 N FATHOM ST
PORTLAND, OR 97217
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- MULTNOMAH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336120
- Inspections
- 2 · last Nov 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 12, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000487553
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
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 | 11 | — |
| 2016 | 3,979 | +36073% |
| 2017 | 3,481 | -13% |
| 2018 | 7,097 | +104% |
| 2019 | 5,729 | -19% |
| 2020 | 3,900 | -32% |
| 2021 | 5,584 | +43% |
| 2022 | 18,067 | +224% |
| 2023 | 5,110 | -72% |
| 2024 | 5,182 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,788 | 4,788 | — | — | 15,822 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 394 | 394 | — | — | 2,800 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,474 | 4,474 | — | — | 15,149 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 636 | 636 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 18,067 | 18,067 | — | — | 22,624 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 619 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,584 | 5,584 | — | — | 17,915 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,966 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,900 | 3,900 | — | — | 22,397 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,846 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,703 | 5,703 | — | — | 46,667 | |
| Methanol | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8,970 | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,032 | 6,032 | — | — | 48,582 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,047 | 1,047 | — | — | 5,134 | |
| Methanol | 18 | 18 | — | — | 2,812 | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8,765 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 3,983 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,466 | 3,466 | — | — | 31,174 | |
| Methanol | 15 | 15 | — | — | 719 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 8,540 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,979 | 3,979 | — | — | 32,529 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 6,700 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | 2,800 | — | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 359 | 15,822 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 42 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 330 | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
CLEARFIELD, UT
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 15,450 | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
CLEARFIELD, UT
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 2,800 | — | — |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 2019 | May 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 19, 2015 | Jun 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 19, 2015 | Jun 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 19, 2015 | Jun 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 16, 2012 | Nov 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 2008 | Dec 16, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 2008 | Dec 16, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 10, 2008 | Sep 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 2007 | Sep 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 1, 2007 | Sep 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 1, 2007 | Sep 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 12, 2003 | Apr 9, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 9, 1999 | Apr 27, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 9, 1999 | Apr 27, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 1, 1994 | Jan 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 1, 1994 | Jan 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 1, 1994 | Jan 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 1, 1994 | Jan 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 1, 1994 | Jan 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 31, 1985 | Nov 15, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 1985 | Sep 18, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 1985 | Sep 18, 1985 | 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.