Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORPORATION-CARLETON FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,866 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
-
14600 ROMINE ROAD
CARLETON, MI 48117
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- MONROE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327211
- Inspections
- 6 · last May 31, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 20, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000566245
How This Compares
#139
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#3,673
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
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-51% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30,612 | — |
| 2016 | 5,506 | -82% |
| 2017 | 11,866 | +116% |
| 2018 | 9,964 | -16% |
| 2019 | 5 | -100% |
| 2020 | 13,521 | +270310% |
| 2021 | 10,230 | -24% |
| 2022 | 10,020 | -2% |
| 2023 | 12,934 | +29% |
| 2024 | 15,037 | +16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 697 | |
| Ammonia | 15,037 | 15,037 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11,202 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,020 | |
| Ammonia | 12,934 | 12,934 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5,880 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,020 | 10,020 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9,731 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,229 | 10,229 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,522 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12,931 | |
| Silver compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 231 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 13,508 | 13,508 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 4,121 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12,877 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9,672 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,019 | 7,019 | — | — | 1,253 | |
| Selenium compounds | 2,919 | 2,919 | — | — | 72,962 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 3,033 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4,412 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 9,101 | 9,101 | — | — | 1,144 | |
| Selenium compounds | 2,740 | 2,740 | — | — | 86,189 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 19 | 19 | — | — | 3,933 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 10,273 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,592 | 4,592 | — | — | — | |
| Selenium compounds | 689 | 689 | — | — | 2,565 | |
| Lead compounds | 119 | 119 | — | — | 107 | |
| Cobalt | 53 | 53 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 53 | 53 | — | — | 23 |
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) | 25,552 | 25,552 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,270 | 4,270 | — | — | — | |
| Selenium compounds | 676 | 676 | — | — | 73 | |
| Lead compounds | 114 | 114 | — | — | 253 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RECYCLE WASTE SERVICES
SYLVANIA, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
WAYNE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 5,094 | — | — | — |
|
AEVITAS SPECIALTY SERVICES CORP
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 6,097 | — | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INKSTER, MI
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Silver compounds | 696 | — | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Silver compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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 13, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 13, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 16, 2020 | Aug 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 16, 2020 | Aug 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 2020 | Aug 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 13, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 2016 | Jan 3, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 10, 2016 | Jan 3, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 2016 | Jan 3, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 2, 2012 | Nov 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 2, 2012 | Nov 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 25, 2008 | Feb 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 25, 2008 | Feb 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 1998 | Aug 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 17, 1995 | Jul 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 17, 1995 | Jul 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 17, 1995 | Jul 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 23, 1991 | May 29, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 23, 1991 | May 29, 1991 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 mg/L | 1.00 | +30% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 1.00 | +10% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +20% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +20% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.08 mg/L | 1.00 | +8% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +32% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 550.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +10% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 870.00 mg/L | 750.00 | +16% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +20% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +32% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +40% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +32% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +32% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +138% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +45% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +69% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +124% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +127% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 1.00 | +10% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +253% | Jan 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +40% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +83% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.25 mg/L | 20.00 | +11% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +1,367% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +36% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +33% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +35% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +33% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 193.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +543% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.60 mg/L | 20.00 | +303% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.33 mg/L | 30.00 | +84% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +50% | Nov 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.75 mg/L | 20.00 | +24% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.42 kg/d | 12.71 | +139% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.04 kg/d | 3.95 | +230% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,915.43 kg/d | 1,543.60 | +24% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.77 kg/d | 11.80 | +101% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 768.00 mg/L | 750.00 | +2% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.75 kg/d | 63.56 | +3% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.40 mg/L | 20.00 | +42% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +173% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | May 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.82 kg/d | 7.72 | +27% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.91 kg/d | 11.80 | +187% | Apr 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.25 mg/L | 20.00 | +36% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +213% | Feb 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.40 mg/L | 20.00 | +37% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +63% | Oct 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +50% | Aug 2015 | 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 3603391058 · Sep 13, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602903084 · Oct 13, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID048784896-001 · Jun 19, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602196299 · May 13, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601136736 · Jul 28, 2017
Judicial
· Case 05-2014-5040 · Jan 13, 2016
$22,286
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID048784896-003 · May 12, 1998
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-N00000455 · Apr 2, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID048784896-002 · Feb 17, 1995
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1985-0040 · Apr 8, 1985
$2,500
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