TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BACHEM AMERICAS INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 50 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
-
1271 AVENIDA CHELSEA
VISTA, CA 92081
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- SAN DIEGO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325412
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 3, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110012538833
How This Compares
#547
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#10,465
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)
+450% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 50 | — |
| 2016 | 50 | 0% |
| 2017 | 50 | 0% |
| 2018 | 50 | 0% |
| 2020 | 44 | — |
| 2021 | 68 | +55% |
| 2022 | 290 | +326% |
| 2023 | 3,139 | +982% |
| 2024 | 275 | -91% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 255 | 255 | — | — | 393,094 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 10 | 10 | — | — | 313,577 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 44,622 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 5 | 5 | — | — | 928,395 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 47,035 | |
| Dichloromethane | 3,077 | 3,077 | — | — | 745,755 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 52 | 52 | — | — | 292,917 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 10 | 10 | — | — | 537,152 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 258 | 258 | — | — | 141,302 | |
| Dichloromethane | 22 | 22 | — | — | 950,387 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 5 | 5 | — | — | 238,317 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 74,195 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 45 | 45 | — | — | 1,668,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 13 | 13 | — | — | 129,700 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 5 | 5 | — | — | 184,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 100,900 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 25 | 25 | — | — | 1,130,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 9 | 9 | — | — | 50,000 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 5 | 5 | — | — | 89,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 63,000 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,111 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 60,196 | |
| Acetonitrile | 10 | 10 | — | — | 375,413 | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 590,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 10 | 10 | — | — | 421,875 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 29,643 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 12,729 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 10 | 10 | — | — | 150,904 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 10 | 10 | — | — | 31,833 | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 527,726 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 11,361 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 10 | 10 | — | — | 37,553 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 10 | 10 | — | — | 32,539 | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 28,677 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8,370 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 108 | |
| Acetonitrile | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,261 | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,399 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 668 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,903 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | — | 313,577 | — | — |
| Dichloromethane | — | 393,094 | — | — |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 44,622 | — | — |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | 928,395 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 44,622 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Dichloromethane | — | 393,094 | — | — |
|
PACIFIC RESOURCE RECOVERY SERVICES INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | 16,751 | — | — |
|
WORLD OIL RECYCLING
COMPTON, CA
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | 911,644 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Acetonitrile | — | 411 | — | — |
|
WORLD OIL RECYCLING
COMPTON, CA
|
Acetonitrile | — | 312,688 | — | — |
|
ADVANCED CHEMICAL TREATMENT LLC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
|
Acetonitrile | — | 478 | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 2015 | Jun 9, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 8, 2008 | Mar 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 2007 | May 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2007 | May 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 15, 2007 | May 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 15, 2007 | May 28, 2007 | 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-CAR000121608-601 · Dec 8, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2008-5013 · Sep 3, 2008
$5,000
RECEIVE FACILITY DOCUMENTATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAR000121608-001 · Sep 3, 2008
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAR000121608-002 · Jun 13, 2007
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