Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SOLVAY USA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,630 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.
- Address
-
100 MOCOCO RD
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
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- CONTRA COSTA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325188
- Inspections
- 6 · last Dec 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 27, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000483263
How This Compares
#159
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#4,896
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
-31% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,727 | — |
| 2016 | 9,244 | +6% |
| 2017 | 5,630 | -39% |
| 2018 | 6,887 | +22% |
| 2019 | 5,369 | -22% |
| 2020 | 6,638 | +24% |
| 2021 | 5,651 | -15% |
| 2022 | 13,658 | +142% |
| 2023 | 6,991 | -49% |
| 2024 | 6,024 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,343 | 3,343 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,668 | 2,668 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,150 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,972 | |
| Ammonia | 3,821 | 3,821 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,160 | 3,160 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,883 | 9,883 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,762 | 3,762 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,115 | 3,115 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,525 | 2,525 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11 | 11 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,640 | 3,640 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,985 | 2,985 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 13 | 13 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,720 | 2,720 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,649 | 2,649 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,061 | 4,061 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,815 | 2,815 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11 | 11 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,038 | 3,038 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,582 | 2,582 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,396 | 6,396 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,836 | 2,836 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 505 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,658 | 5,658 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,054 | 3,054 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3,538 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
|
Vanadium compounds | 1,150 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Sep 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 9, 2023 | Jan 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 2020 | Jun 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 20, 2020 | Oct 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 20, 2017 | Jul 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 20, 2017 | Jul 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 15, 1995 | Apr 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 1994 | Jan 24, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 17, 1993 | Sep 21, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 2, 1992 | Apr 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 1992 | Apr 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 17, 1986 | Feb 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 17, 1986 | Feb 24, 1992 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604158666 · Sep 26, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603942840 · Feb 22, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603942819 · Feb 22, 2024
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD053049490-500 · Dec 5, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD053049490-300 · Nov 9, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602989318 · Dec 1, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD053049490-601 · Oct 28, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602290390 · Jul 27, 2020
$10,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602290396 · Jul 27, 2020
$10,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602290388 · Sep 20, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602290395 · Sep 20, 2017
Judicial
· Case 09-2006-0122 · Jul 23, 2007
$666,666
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-1995-0037 · Dec 7, 1995
$28,470
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD053049490-003 · Mar 17, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD053049490-002 · Sep 24, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD053049490-001 · May 11, 1987
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