TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
UPACO ADHESIVE
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,313 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
-
3 E. SPITBROOK RD.
NASHUA, NH 03060
View on map ↗ - County
- HILLSBOROUGH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325520
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jan 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 11, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110004087595
How This Compares
#15
of 90 TRI reporters in NH
#5,585
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)
-57% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,376 | — |
| 2016 | 3,616 | +7% |
| 2017 | 3,313 | -8% |
| 2018 | 2,586 | -22% |
| 2019 | 3,139 | +21% |
| 2020 | 2,149 | -32% |
| 2021 | 1,990 | -7% |
| 2022 | 1,837 | -8% |
| 2023 | 1,490 | -19% |
| 2024 | 1,461 | -2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,387 | 1,387 | — | — | 20,201 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 38 | 38 | — | — | 6,779 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,053 | |
| Antimony compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 250 | |
| Diisocyanates | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,268 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,985 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,198 | 1,198 | — | — | 19,503 | |
| n-Hexane | 227 | 227 | — | — | 6,696 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 37 | 37 | — | — | 7,219 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1,108 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 27 | |
| Diisocyanates | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,090 | |
| o-Xylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 62 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 218 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9,731 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,429 | 1,429 | — | — | 14,689 | |
| n-Hexane | 303 | 303 | — | — | 5,249 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 44 | 44 | — | — | 8,315 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 39 | 39 | — | — | 945 | |
| Antimony compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 39 | |
| Diisocyanates | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,668 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 43 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 408 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11,549 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,573 | 1,568 | — | 5 | 22,045 | |
| n-Hexane | 330 | 330 | — | — | 5,380 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 39 | 39 | — | — | 6,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 25 | 25 | — | — | 6,439 | |
| Diisocyanates | 15 | 15 | — | — | 2,637 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 12 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 3 | 3 | — | — | 26,677 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 311 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,715 | 1,715 | — | — | 15,539 | |
| n-Hexane | 332 | 332 | — | — | 5,348 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 53 | 53 | — | — | 6,576 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 27 | 27 | — | — | 9 | |
| Diisocyanates | 11 | 11 | — | — | 1,593 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9 | |
| o-Xylene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 110 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 20,968 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,372 | 2,372 | — | — | 21,270 | |
| n-Hexane | 636 | 636 | — | — | 8,889 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 67 | 67 | — | — | 6,627 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 40 | 40 | — | — | 1,184 | |
| Diisocyanates | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2,562 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 31 | |
| o-Xylene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 111 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2 | 2 | — | — | 17,274 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 466 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,996 | 1,996 | — | — | 14,920 | |
| n-Hexane | 480 | 480 | — | — | 5,940 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 62 | 62 | — | — | 6,012 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 28 | 28 | — | — | 999 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 8 | 8 | — | — | 21,981 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 37 | |
| o-Xylene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 89 | |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,822 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 386 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,774 | 2,774 | — | — | 17,300 | |
| n-Hexane | 459 | 459 | — | — | 4,410 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 46 | 46 | — | — | 4,262 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 17 | 17 | — | — | 730 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 121 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2 | 2 | — | — | 13,208 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,964 | 2,964 | — | — | 10,436 | |
| n-Hexane | 571 | 571 | — | — | 4,773 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 50 | 50 | — | — | 4,130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 726 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 282 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 6 | 6 | — | — | 9,271 | |
| Diisocyanates | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 352 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,660 | 2,660 | — | — | 14,022 | |
| n-Hexane | 632 | 632 | — | — | 3,912 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 49 | 49 | — | — | 3,249 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 22 | 22 | — | — | 2,310 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 210 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 4 | 4 | — | — | 17,738 | |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 281 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 1,268 |
| Toluene | — | — | 20,080 | 121 |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 228 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 250 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,010 | 43 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 1,547 | 1,438 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 5,988 | 791 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Antimony compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
KEARNY STEEL CONTAINER CORP.
NEWARK, NJ
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 423 |
|
ROCHE BROTHERS BARREL & DRUM CO
LOWELL, MA
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 845 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 250 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 1,547 | — |
|
KEARNY STEEL CONTAINER CORP.
NEWARK, NJ
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 17 |
|
ROCHE BROTHERS BARREL & DRUM CO
LOWELL, MA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 32 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 1,389 |
|
KEARNY STEEL CONTAINER CORP.
NEWARK, NJ
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 263 |
|
ROCHE BROTHERS BARREL & DRUM CO
LOWELL, MA
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 528 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 5,988 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 18,577 | — |
|
ROCHE BROTHERS BARREL & DRUM CO
LOWELL, MA
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 5 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 116 |
|
TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL INC
SOMERVILLE, MA
|
Toluene | — | — | 1,503 | — |
|
KEARNY STEEL CONTAINER CORP.
NEWARK, NJ
|
Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 76 |
|
ROCHE BROTHERS BARREL & DRUM CO
LOWELL, MA
|
Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 152 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,005 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 43 |
|
TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL INC
SOMERVILLE, MA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 5 | — |
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 | Apr 26, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 8, 2015 | Mar 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 8, 2015 | Mar 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 8, 2015 | Mar 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 4, 2010 | May 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2010 | May 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2010 | Jun 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | May 4, 2010 | May 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | May 4, 2010 | May 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 9, 2005 | Nov 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Jun 9, 2005 | Nov 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 9, 2005 | Nov 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 1995 | Jan 23, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1995 | Sep 30, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 8, 1995 | Sep 30, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 19, 1984 | Jan 23, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-1996-0114
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NHD001038348-001 · Jun 11, 2012
$9,850
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NHD001038348-000 · Sep 23, 1996
$111,675
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NHD001038348-003 · Jul 24, 1984
Other facilities in HILLSBOROUGH County, NH
LEIGHTON A WHITE, INC. - GRAVEL OPERATION
MILFORD, NH
ELECTROPAC CO INC
MANCHESTER, NH
· Manufacturing
VOPAR
MANCHESTER, NH
2022 393 DISTRIBUTION LINE STRUCTURE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
MANCHESTER, NH
COMAIRCO
NASHUA, NH
MERRIMACK 360 APARTMENTS
MERRIMACK, NH