GUNDERSON
Quick Summary
- •Released 42,379 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $1,600 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4350 NW FRONT AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97210
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- MULTNOMAH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336611
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 25, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $1,600 · last Dec 17, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000487321
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 27,314 | — |
| 2016 | 38,118 | +40% |
| 2017 | 42,379 | +11% |
| 2018 | 27,101 | -36% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 38,613 | +11032060% |
| 2022 | 68,127 | — |
| 2023 | 29,859 | -56% |
| 2024 | 25,746 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 25,746 | 25,746 | — | — | 4,075 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 29,859 | 29,859 | — | — | 8,718 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 40,704 | 40,704 | — | — | 9,181 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 17,381 | 17,381 | — | — | 3,131 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 10,042 | 10,042 | — | — | 1,818 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 37,048 | 37,048 | — | — | 7,900 | |
| Copper | 1,564 | 1,560 | 4 | — | 8,906 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 44 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 24,224 | 24,224 | — | — | 3,240 | |
| Manganese | 1,490 | 1,490 | — | — | 1,110 | |
| Copper | 1,386 | 1,385 | 1 | — | 8,499 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 38,867 | 38,867 | — | — | 5,209 | |
| Copper | 2,262 | 2,260 | 1 | — | 15,630 | |
| Manganese | 1,250 | 1,250 | — | — | 1,116 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 346 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 33,892 | 33,892 | — | — | 9,121 | |
| Copper | 2,924 | 2,852 | 72 | — | 20,295 | |
| Manganese | 1,301 | 1,301 | — | — | 381 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 153 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 22,224 | 22,224 | — | — | 4,958 | |
| Copper | 3,173 | 3,109 | 65 | — | 22,330 | |
| Manganese | 1,917 | 1,917 | — | — | 892 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,287 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | 4,075 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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METRO METALS
PORTLAND, OR
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Manganese | — | 4,075 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Failure to comply with monitoring requirements related to industrial stormwater [40 CFR 122.41(j)] | Jan 1, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 13, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2013 | Jan 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 12, 2013 | Jan 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 12, 2013 | Jan 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 12, 2013 | Jan 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 23, 2010 | Oct 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2010 | Nov 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 2010 | Mar 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 23, 2010 | Oct 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 16, 2006 | Dec 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 16, 2006 | Dec 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 16, 2006 | Jul 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 16, 2006 | Dec 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 16, 2006 | Dec 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 16, 2006 | Dec 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 2004 | Apr 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 2, 2004 | Apr 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 30, 1998 | Sep 28, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 30, 1998 | Sep 28, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 30, 1998 | Sep 28, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 30, 1998 | Sep 28, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 8, 1995 | Nov 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 1995 | Nov 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 1995 | Nov 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 1, 1991 | Jun 13, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 1991 | Jun 13, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 9, 1983 | Nov 7, 1983 | 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.