Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
COOLEY INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,114 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
-
50 ESTEN AVENUE
PAWTUCKET, RI 02860
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- PROVIDENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 313320
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 18, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000312251
How This Compares
#20
of 64 TRI reporters in RI
#6,153
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-60% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,477 | — |
| 2016 | 2,073 | -16% |
| 2017 | 2,114 | +2% |
| 2018 | 2,452 | +16% |
| 2019 | 2,543 | +4% |
| 2020 | 4,960 | +95% |
| 2021 | 4,370 | -12% |
| 2022 | 2,884 | -34% |
| 2023 | 2,867 | -1% |
| 2024 | 995 | -65% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,158 | |
| Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | — | — | — | — | 4,249 | |
| Toluene | 794 | 794 | — | — | 18,103 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 201 | 201 | — | — | 1,992 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 946 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Toluene | 2,386 | 2,386 | — | — | 18,773 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 481 | 481 | — | — | 2,126 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,331 | |
| Toluene | 2,329 | 2,329 | — | — | 20,756 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 555 | 555 | — | — | 2,704 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,567 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Toluene | 3,605 | 3,605 | — | — | 20,390 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 765 | 765 | — | — | 2,483 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,581 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Toluene | 4,039 | 4,039 | — | — | 17,258 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 921 | 921 | — | — | 2,484 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 35 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,861 | |
| Toluene | 1,958 | 1,958 | — | — | 20,264 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 585 | 585 | — | — | 4,132 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 36 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,135 | |
| Toluene | 1,958 | 1,958 | — | — | 21,337 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 494 | 494 | — | — | 3,617 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 32 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 511 | |
| Toluene | 1,676 | 1,676 | — | — | 20,212 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 438 | 438 | — | — | 3,880 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 558 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
| Toluene | 1,581 | 1,581 | — | — | 15,652 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 492 | 492 | — | — | 2,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 30 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 461 | |
| Toluene | 1,940 | 1,940 | — | — | 12,893 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 537 | 537 | — | — | 2,486 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 1,981 | 11 |
| Toluene | — | — | 18,103 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Toluene | — | — | 3,785 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Toluene | — | — | 14,318 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 11 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 514 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 1,467 | — |
|
R I RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION
JOHNSTON, RI
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
R I RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION
JOHNSTON, RI
|
Antimony compounds | 1,158 | — | — | — |
|
R I RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION
JOHNSTON, RI
|
Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | 4,249 | — | — | — |
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 | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 2014 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 30, 2014 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 30, 2014 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 2, 2011 | Jun 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2011 | Jun 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 2, 2011 | Jun 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 7, 2003 | Apr 22, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 7, 2003 | Apr 22, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 1999 | Feb 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 19, 1997 | Jul 8, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Dec 19, 1997 | Jul 8, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 1997 | Jul 8, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 19, 1997 | Jul 8, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 5, 1986 | May 18, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 2, 1984 | Feb 12, 1985 | 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-RID001199728-001 · Aug 15, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2007-7000 · Sep 28, 2007
$43,845
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2007-1213 · Sep 27, 2007
$40,620
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2007-1503 · Feb 20, 2007
Judicial
· Case 01-1998-0156 · Jul 8, 2002
$325,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001199728-002 · Jul 8, 2002
$325,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2001-0133 · Sep 25, 2001
$17,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001199728-006 · Sep 16, 1986
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