TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
GENERAL MOTORS LLC DETROIT-HAMTRAMCK ASSEMBLY
Quick Summary
- •Released 133,425 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2500 EAST GRAND BOULEVARD
DETROIT, MI 48211
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- WAYNE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336110
- Inspections
- 4 · last Nov 22, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000406640
How This Compares
#35
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#923
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-35% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 105,017 | — |
| 2016 | 147,480 | +40% |
| 2017 | 133,425 | -10% |
| 2018 | 139,562 | +5% |
| 2019 | 86,015 | -38% |
| 2020 | 9,230 | -89% |
| 2021 | 2,410 | -74% |
| 2022 | 15,287 | +534% |
| 2023 | 13,184 | -14% |
| 2024 | 68,540 | +420% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 38,037 | |
| Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | — | — | — | — | 984 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 4,500 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 57,480 | 57,480 | — | — | 3,581 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,310 | 3,310 | — | — | 37,111 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,870 | 2,870 | — | — | 24,988 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | 109,000 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 740 | 740 | — | — | 29,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 660 | 660 | — | — | 1,270 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 22,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 480 | 480 | — | — | 16,900 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 3,400 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 11,063 | 11,063 | — | — | 680 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 660 | 660 | — | — | 12,143 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 641 | 641 | — | — | 33,000 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 570 | 570 | — | — | 6,937 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 250 | 250 | — | — | 12,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,631 | 7,631 | — | — | 16,000 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4,122 | 4,122 | — | — | 8,604 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,534 | 3,534 | — | — | 7,240 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,490 | 1,490 | — | — | 11,000 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 920 | 920 | — | — | 9,039 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 13,711 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7,300 | 7,300 | — | — | 6,365 | |
| Toluene | 1,930 | 1,930 | — | — | 2,472 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 39,000 | 39,000 | — | — | 16,009 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 20,900 | 20,900 | — | — | 6,552 | |
| Toluene | 10,130 | 10,130 | — | — | 4,837 | |
| n-Hexane | 8,910 | 8,910 | — | — | 4,540 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,660 | 4,660 | — | — | 2,616 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,880 | 1,880 | — | — | 962 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 524 | 524 | — | — | 54 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 621 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4,689 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 54,000 | 54,000 | — | — | 27,286 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 31,000 | 31,000 | — | — | 11,012 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,500 | 12,500 | — | — | 7,881 | |
| Toluene | 12,190 | 12,190 | — | — | 7,975 | |
| n-Hexane | 11,350 | 11,350 | — | — | 7,822 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,900 | 8,900 | — | — | 2,347 | |
| Methanol | 6,600 | 6,600 | — | — | 4,747 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,490 | 2,490 | — | — | 1,635 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 520 | 520 | — | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,540 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,401 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 3,530 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 53,000 | 53,000 | — | — | 23,090 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 30,000 | 30,000 | — | — | 9,805 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,800 | 14,800 | — | — | 6,969 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 11,550 | 11,550 | — | — | 6,875 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10,300 | 10,300 | — | — | 3,574 | |
| Methanol | 6,900 | 6,900 | — | — | 4,147 | |
| Toluene | 6,230 | 6,230 | — | — | 3,093 | |
| Benzene | 357 | 357 | — | — | 64 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 284 | 284 | — | — | 48 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 6,996 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 260 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 45,900 | 45,900 | — | — | 71,215 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 25,200 | 25,200 | — | — | 40,882 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 24,000 | 24,000 | — | — | 22,182 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 15,800 | 15,800 | — | — | 13,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | 18,006 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9,300 | 9,300 | — | — | 11,080 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,300 | 5,300 | — | — | 3,713 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,100 | 5,100 | — | — | 16,184 | |
| Naphthalene | 2,045 | 2,045 | — | — | 2,927 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 660 | 660 | — | — | 1,533 | |
| n-Hexane | 595 | 595 | — | — | 46 | |
| Benzene | 564 | 564 | — | — | 61 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1,810 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,444 | |
| Cyclohexane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 15 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,080 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 34,530 | 34,530 | — | — | 72,423 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 22,150 | 22,150 | — | — | 46,002 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,600 | 14,600 | — | — | 23,967 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 13,100 | 13,100 | — | — | 23,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | 23,035 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,070 | 4,070 | — | — | 10,991 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,010 | 3,010 | — | — | 4,919 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 2,370 | |
| n-Hexane | 400 | 400 | — | — | 268 | |
| Benzene | 359 | 359 | — | — | 358 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 33 | 33 | — | — | 320 | |
| Zinc compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 631 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 11,000 |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 30,000 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 30,000 | 330 | 56,600 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 2,400 | — | 10,001 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 89,000 | — | 48,000 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 18,000 | — | 9,500 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 20,000 | 280 | 49,400 |
| Methanol | — | 15,000 | — | 5,200 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 4,500 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 34,000 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 24,000 | — | 14,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 110 | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 110 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
LIVONIA, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 110 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 1 | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 30,000 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 6,300 |
|
BUCKS OIL CO INC
ROMULUS, MI
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 4,500 | — | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 24,000 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 5,500 |
|
BUCKS OIL CO INC
ROMULUS, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 2,400 | — | — |
|
US INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
LIVONIA, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | 250 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
LIVONIA, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | 930 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 20,000 |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 89,000 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
|
BUCKS OIL CO INC
ROMULUS, MI
|
Methanol | — | 5,000 | — | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
Methanol | — | 9,700 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 2,200 |
|
US INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
LIVONIA, MI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 270 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
LIVONIA, MI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,000 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
LIVONIA, MI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 93 | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 140 | — | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 20,000 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 140 |
|
US INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
LIVONIA, MI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 39 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 4,100 |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 18,000 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 4,000 |
|
ADVANCED DISPOSAL ARBOR HILLS LANDFILL
NORTHVILLE, MI
|
Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | 960 | — | — | — |
|
US INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
LIVONIA, MI
|
Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | 14 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
LIVONIA, MI
|
Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | 10 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 38,037 | GLWA WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, DETROIT |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 7, 2020 | May 7, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2006 | Oct 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2006 | Oct 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 1998 | Oct 2, 1998 | 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-MIK137969374-001 · May 7, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID980795488-001 · Apr 27, 2006
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