Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PLYMOUTH TUBE COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 81,289 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
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2000 INDUSTRIAL PKWY
SALISBURY, MD 21801
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- WICOMICO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331210
- Inspections
- 6 · last Dec 3, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 15, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000340630
How This Compares
#10
of 156 TRI reporters in MD
#1,253
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-61% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 59,667 | — |
| 2016 | 73,686 | +23% |
| 2017 | 81,289 | +10% |
| 2018 | 41,738 | -49% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 12,258 | — |
| 2021 | 52,637 | +329% |
| 2022 | 31,015 | -41% |
| 2023 | 29,712 | -4% |
| 2024 | 23,199 | -22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 18,952 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 25,520 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 23,197 | 23,197 | — | — | 63,745 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 30,590 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 24,724 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 29,710 | 29,710 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 20,191 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 26,711 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 30,698 | 30,698 | — | — | 8,751 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 107,132 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 22,560 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 23,829 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 52,574 | 52,574 | — | — | 5,807 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 61 | 61 | — | — | 48 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2 | 2 | — | — | 41 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 24,066 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 28,003 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 12,258 | 12,258 | — | — | 502 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 40,906 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 44,501 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 43,145 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 41,738 | 41,738 | — | — | 12,791 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 33,399 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 29,828 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 81,289 | 81,289 | — | — | 4,948 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 24,094 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 22,149 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 73,686 | 73,686 | — | — | 8,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 13,453 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 12,913 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 59,667 | 59,667 | — | — | 9,044 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | 18,947 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 25,515 | — | — |
| 1-Bromopropane | — | 63,745 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNITED SCRAP METAL BUYERS AND RECYCLERS
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Chromium | — | 25,515 | — | — |
|
UNITED SCRAP METAL BUYERS AND RECYCLERS
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Nickel | — | 18,947 | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
1-Bromopropane | — | 63,745 | — | — |
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.
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 Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 22, 2019 | Jun 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 22, 2019 | Jun 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 11, 2018 | Apr 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 24, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 2013 | Apr 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 23, 2013 | Apr 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 23, 2013 | Apr 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 23, 2010 | Jul 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 23, 2010 | Jul 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 28, 2001 | Dec 12, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 28, 2001 | Dec 12, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 22, 1993 | Apr 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 27, 1989 | Jul 27, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 27, 1989 | Jul 27, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 1988 | Jul 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 4, 1988 | May 16, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 10, 1988 | Jul 27, 1989 | 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.
MARYLAND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD980555767-001 · Oct 2, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601799795 · Mar 15, 2019
$29,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601579972 · Jul 11, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601464310 · May 24, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD980555767-000 · Apr 22, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD980555767-004 · Jun 27, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD980555767-003 · Jul 12, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD980555767-002 · May 4, 1988
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