COLORS & EFFECTS USA LLC - PEARL OPERATIONS
Quick Summary
- •Released 13 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
16 WHITE ST
BUCHANAN, NY 10511
View on map ↗ - County
- WESTCHESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325130
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000807654
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 12 | — |
| 2016 | 14 | +17% |
| 2017 | 13 | -4% |
| 2018 | 5 | -63% |
| 2019 | 6 | +20% |
| 2020 | 5 | -17% |
| 2021 | 3 | -46% |
| 2022 | 3 | +7% |
| 2023 | 3 | -3% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5,656 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,465 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,325 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,471 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5,139 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,178 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 13 | 13 | — | — | 11,292 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 11,763 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 9,443 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | 4,178 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MARISOL INCORPORATED
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Toluene | — | — | 11,292 | — |
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: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 14, 2019 | Mar 14, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2019 | Mar 14, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jul 7, 2010 | Nov 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2008 | Dec 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2008 | Dec 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 4, 2002 | Dec 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 4, 2002 | Dec 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 20, 1987 | Jun 17, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 30, 1987 | Mar 16, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.50 mg/L | 1.00 | +150% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.25 mg/L | 1.00 | +25% | Dec 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.