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ARCLIN SURFACES, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 24,097 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 $2,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2144 MILWAUKEE WAY
TACOMA, WA 98421
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- PIERCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322220
- Inspections
- 9 · last Apr 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $2,000 · last Dec 9, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000490521
How This Compares
#55
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#2,565
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
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23,452 | — |
| 2016 | 23,489 | 0% |
| 2017 | 24,097 | +3% |
| 2018 | 26,345 | +9% |
| 2019 | 1,355 | -95% |
| 2020 | 37,613 | +2676% |
| 2021 | 29,105 | -23% |
| 2022 | 38,470 | +32% |
| 2023 | 14,550 | -62% |
| 2024 | 24,250 | +67% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 22,729 | 22,729 | — | — | 27,202 | |
| Phenol | 1,070 | 1,070 | — | — | 4,092 | |
| Formaldehyde | 451 | 451 | — | — | 2,418 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 12,190 | 12,190 | — | — | 5,737 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,553 | 1,553 | — | — | 3,804 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 807 | 807 | — | — | 3,718 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 32,791 | 32,791 | — | — | 5,574 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,885 | 3,885 | — | — | 6,840 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,794 | 1,794 | — | — | 3,562 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 22,830 | 22,830 | — | — | 5,531 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,747 | 4,747 | — | — | 5,598 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,528 | 1,528 | — | — | 4,187 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 31,274 | 31,274 | — | — | 7,180 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,182 | 5,182 | — | — | 3,315 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,157 | 1,157 | — | — | 4,162 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1,355 | 1,355 | — | — | 4,058 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 20,912 | 20,912 | — | — | 4,637 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,120 | 4,120 | — | — | 5,688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,313 | 1,313 | — | — | 2,442 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 19,290 | 19,290 | — | — | 5,957 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,331 | 3,331 | — | — | 4,441 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,476 | 1,476 | — | — | 1,732 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 17,821 | 17,821 | — | — | 1,595 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,963 | 3,963 | — | — | 3,690 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,705 | 1,705 | — | — | 797 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 17,864 | 17,864 | — | — | 451 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,108 | 4,108 | — | — | 3,689 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,480 | 1,480 | — | — | 226 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | 84,343 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 36,374 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 1,864,126 |
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 OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Methanol | 19,937 | — | — | — |
|
TACOMA LANDFILL
TACOMA, WA
|
Methanol | 7,253 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Methanol | 12 | — | — | — |
|
TACOMA LANDFILL
TACOMA, WA
|
Phenol | 3,626 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Phenol | 123 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Phenol | 343 | — | — | — |
|
TACOMA LANDFILL
TACOMA, WA
|
Formaldehyde | 725 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Formaldehyde | 1,521 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Formaldehyde | 172 | — | — | — |
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 Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 27, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 21, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 7, 2014 | Sep 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 5, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 5, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 5, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 5, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 2011 | Sep 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 28, 2011 | Sep 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 28, 2011 | Sep 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 28, 2011 | Sep 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2007 | Jul 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 8, 2007 | May 31, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2007 | Jun 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 2007 | Sep 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 11, 1999 | Aug 20, 1999 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +47% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +14% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.12 | +213% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +11% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.12 | +66% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.01 | +871% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.12 | +66% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.01 | +871% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +86% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.12 | +125% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.12 | +125% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +86% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +28% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +28% | Jun 2016 | Open |
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-WA0000148734-001 · Sep 8, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WA0000148734-000 · Aug 11, 1999
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