Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PET PROCESSORS, L.L.C. (0243000165)
Quick Summary
- •Released 29,455 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 $127,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1350 BACON ROAD
PAINESVILLE, OH 44077
View on map ↗ - County
- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 5 · last Feb 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $127,000 · last Oct 27, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000385930
How This Compares
#131
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#2,264
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
3
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 (2015–2023)
-80% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 34,097 | — |
| 2016 | 33,193 | -3% |
| 2017 | 29,455 | -11% |
| 2018 | 21,506 | -27% |
| 2019 | 14,192 | -34% |
| 2020 | 13,940 | -2% |
| 2021 | 14,418 | +3% |
| 2022 | 11,502 | -20% |
| 2023 | 6,713 | -42% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 5,553 | 5,553 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,160 | 1,160 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 6,520 | 6,520 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 4,982 | 4,982 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 8,600 | 8,600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5,818 | 5,818 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 8,320 | 8,320 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5,620 | 5,620 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 8,480 | 8,480 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5,712 | 5,712 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 13,700 | 13,700 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 7,806 | 7,806 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 19,520 | 19,520 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 9,935 | 9,935 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 22,240 | 22,240 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 10,953 | 10,953 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 22,952 | 22,952 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 11,145 | 11,145 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | WW SSO - Failure to monitor | Apr 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Failure to report other violation | Apr 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 18, 2018 | Nov 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 2018 | Nov 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 18, 2018 | Nov 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 18, 2018 | Nov 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 30, 2011 | Jan 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 14, 2006 | Sep 5, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 14, 2006 | Jun 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 14, 2006 | Sep 5, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 14, 2006 | Aug 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 14, 2006 | Aug 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 2006 | Aug 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 14, 2006 | Aug 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 14, 2006 | Aug 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 14, 2006 | Nov 13, 2006 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 843,000.00 kg/d | 14.80 | +5,695,846% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 410,000.00 kg/d | 10.80 | +3,796,196% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 725,000.00 kg/d | 14.80 | +4,898,549% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 290,000.00 kg/d | 10.80 | +2,685,085% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 kg/d | 0.01 | +2,900% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.81 kg/d | 0.01 | +7,264% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.66 kg/d | 0.01 | +5,900% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 kg/d | 0.01 | +10,809% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 kg/d | 0.01 | +173% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.04 | +900% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 kg/d | 0.01 | +182% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 kg/d | 0.02 | +133% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.04 | +137% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.04 | +84% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 kg/d | 0.10 | +50% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.70 kg/d | 0.15 | +2,367% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.70 kg/d | 0.10 | +3,600% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 kg/d | 0.17 | +94% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 kg/d | 0.26 | +27% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 kg/d | 0.04 | +7% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 19.00 | +11% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 kg/d | 0.10 | +90% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 kg/d | 0.15 | +27% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 19.00 | +21% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +15% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +15% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +35% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 163.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +443% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 kg/d | 0.10 | +234% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 kg/d | 0.15 | +123% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 163.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +262% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +58% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +477% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 19.00 | +58% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.00 mg/L | 19.00 | +500% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 450.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +1,631% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.82 kg/d | 0.79 | +4% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.40 kg/d | 0.10 | +6,300% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.40 kg/d | 0.15 | +4,167% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +20% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +80% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 19.00 | +279% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.10 kg/d | 0.15 | +1,967% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.10 kg/d | 0.10 | +3,000% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +77% | Oct 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 19.00 | +5% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +135% | Aug 2017 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD049388051-006 · Jan 6, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2023-0305 · Oct 27, 2022
$127,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-0313 · Feb 25, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD049388051-005 · Oct 18, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD049388051-004 · Jan 9, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD049388051-003 · Sep 21, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD049388051-002 · Aug 23, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD049388051-001 · Jul 11, 2006
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