UNISTRESS
Quick Summary
- •Released 494 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
-
550 CHESHIRE RD
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
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- BERKSHIRE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327320
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 3, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 19, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110024342772
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 494 | — |
| 2018 | 1,352 | +174% |
| 2019 | 214 | -84% |
| 2020 | 281 | +31% |
| 2021 | 8,322 | +2858% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100% |
| 2023 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | +69% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,856 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,217 | — | — | 8,217 | — | |
| Lead | 105 | — | — | 105 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 268 | — | — | 268 | — | |
| Lead | 12 | — | — | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 209 | — | — | 209 | — | |
| Lead | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | — | — | 0 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,334 | — | — | 1,334 | — | |
| Lead | 18 | — | — | 18 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 487 | — | — | 487 | — | |
| Lead | 7 | — | — | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | — | — | 0 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 867 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 264 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ABC RECYCLE CO.
DALTON, MA
|
Mercury | — | 5 | — | — |
|
ABC RECYCLE CO.
DALTON, MA
|
Lead | — | 74 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jul 31, 2023 | May 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 3, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 3, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 3, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 24, 2013 | Dec 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 24, 2013 | Dec 4, 2014 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.80 mg/L | 50.00 | +52% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +160% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.20 mg/L | 50.00 | +38% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 129.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +158% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +210% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +36% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1,100.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +2,100% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,100.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +2,100% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 68.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +36% | Sep 2016 | 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.