GM LANSING GRAND RIVER
Quick Summary
- •Released 126,949 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
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920 TOWNSEND ST
LANSING, MI 48933
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- INGHAM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336110
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 22, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110013287380
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 | 82,445 | — |
| 2016 | 181,292 | +120% |
| 2017 | 126,949 | -30% |
| 2018 | 106,297 | -16% |
| 2019 | 55,051 | -48% |
| 2020 | 80,919 | +47% |
| 2021 | 41,213 | -49% |
| 2022 | 85,259 | +107% |
| 2023 | 71,423 | -16% |
| 2024 | 33,808 | -53% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | 220 | |
| Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | — | — | — | — | 3,110 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 21,000 | 21,000 | — | — | 2,360 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,710 | 4,710 | — | — | 9,620 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,520 | 3,520 | — | — | 6,120 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,985 | 1,985 | — | — | 27,201 | |
| Toluene | 910 | 910 | — | — | 1,657 | |
| n-Hexane | 471 | 471 | — | — | 120 | |
| Naphthalene | 440 | 440 | — | — | 251 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 439 | 439 | — | — | 6,933 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 318 | 318 | — | — | 5,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 15 | — | — | 232 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 33,563 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,800 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 45,000 | 45,000 | — | — | 5,071 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9,450 | 9,450 | — | — | 18,486 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,250 | 8,250 | — | — | 10,370 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,047 | 3,047 | — | — | 43,991 | |
| Toluene | 1,630 | 1,630 | — | — | 2,838 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,006 | 1,006 | — | — | 18,284 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 710 | 710 | — | — | 297 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 702 | 702 | — | — | 66 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 552 | 552 | — | — | 9,616 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 490 | 490 | — | — | 33 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 460 | 460 | — | — | 6,400 | |
| Zinc compounds | 123 | 13 | 110 | — | 1,586 | |
| Cyclohexane | 3 | 3 | — | — | 120 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 500 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 22,940 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 61,000 | 61,000 | — | — | 3,685 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9,930 | 9,930 | — | — | 25,069 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,240 | 5,240 | — | — | 10,230 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,576 | 2,576 | — | — | 51,331 | |
| Toluene | 1,880 | 1,880 | — | — | 4,379 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,238 | 1,238 | — | — | 27,368 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1,080 | 1,080 | — | — | 374 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 714 | 714 | — | — | 150 | |
| Benzene | 560 | 560 | — | — | 75 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 540 | 540 | — | — | 12,310 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 371 | 371 | — | — | 9,220 | |
| Zinc compounds | 123 | 13 | 110 | — | 1,516 | |
| Cyclohexane | 7 | 7 | — | — | 230 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 28,238 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 2,400 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 27,900 | 27,900 | — | — | 13,037 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,380 | 6,380 | — | — | 18,614 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,090 | 2,090 | — | — | 35,211 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,982 | 1,982 | — | — | 12,850 | |
| Toluene | 1,410 | 1,410 | — | — | 2,511 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 584 | 584 | — | — | 12,164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 486 | 486 | — | — | 39 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 381 | 381 | — | — | 7,656 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 21,254 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 56,000 | 56,000 | — | — | 2,864 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 12,260 | 12,260 | — | — | 30,040 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,792 | 3,792 | — | — | 21,350 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,364 | 3,364 | — | — | 62,131 | |
| Toluene | 1,830 | 1,830 | — | — | 4,710 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 999 | 999 | — | — | 20,308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 676 | 676 | — | — | 13,288 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 655 | 655 | — | — | 65 | |
| Benzene | 510 | 510 | — | — | 87 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 498 | 498 | — | — | 10,150 | |
| Zinc compounds | 333 | 268 | 65 | — | 1,144 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 820 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 54,000 | 54,000 | — | — | 5,699 | |
| n-Hexane | 717 | 717 | — | — | 944 | |
| Zinc compounds | 334 | 269 | 65 | — | 1,193 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 35,000 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 78,000 | 78,000 | — | — | 4,550 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 13,350 | 13,350 | — | — | 28,110 | |
| Cumene | 5,500 | 5,500 | — | — | 3,720 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,630 | 2,630 | — | — | 8,841 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,485 | 2,485 | — | — | 9,790 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,390 | 1,390 | — | — | 12,231 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,315 | 1,315 | — | — | 7,660 | |
| Benzene | 570 | 570 | — | — | 160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 560 | 560 | — | — | 5,573 | |
| Zinc compounds | 336 | 271 | 65 | — | 1,494 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 161 | 161 | — | — | 3,820 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 41,000 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,800 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 90,000 | 90,000 | — | — | 9,180 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 17,410 | 17,410 | — | — | 34,500 | |
| Cumene | 8,690 | 8,690 | — | — | 4,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,450 | 4,450 | — | — | 12,330 | |
| Toluene | 2,100 | 2,100 | — | — | 5,371 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,385 | 1,385 | — | — | 15,911 | |
| n-Hexane | 722 | 722 | — | — | 120 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 676 | 676 | — | — | 12,560 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 590 | 590 | — | — | 7,079 | |
| Benzene | 590 | 590 | — | — | 160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 336 | 271 | 65 | — | 1,957 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 41,000 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,600 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 116,000 | 116,000 | — | — | 37,620 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 29,700 | 29,700 | — | — | 64,900 | |
| Cumene | 15,750 | 15,750 | — | — | 7,520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,250 | 8,250 | — | — | 22,600 | |
| Toluene | 3,250 | 3,250 | — | — | 8,840 | |
| Naphthalene | 2,480 | 2,480 | — | — | 363 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,333 | 1,333 | — | — | 21,493 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,293 | 1,293 | — | — | 23,120 | |
| Methanol | 1,030 | 1,030 | — | — | 12,320 | |
| n-Hexane | 938 | 938 | — | — | 62 | |
| Benzene | 880 | 880 | — | — | 82 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 326 | 274 | 52 | — | 2,529 | |
| Copper | 59 | 55 | 4 | — | 72 | |
| Cyclohexane | 3 | 3 | — | — | 21 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 28,000 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 55,000 | 55,000 | — | — | 51,088 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 12,300 | 12,300 | — | — | 37,090 | |
| Cumene | 6,020 | 6,020 | — | — | 3,310 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,397 | 3,397 | — | — | 7,930 | |
| Toluene | 2,130 | 2,130 | — | — | 4,227 | |
| Naphthalene | 849 | 849 | — | — | 1,434 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 631 | 631 | — | — | 290 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 599 | 599 | — | — | 15,680 | |
| Benzene | 530 | 530 | — | — | 390 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 340 | 300 | 40 | — | 1,301 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 325 | 325 | — | — | 7,430 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 320 | 320 | — | — | 4,622 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 470 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | 4,900 | 520 | 2,800 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 5,700 | 420 | 7,800 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 13,000 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 25,000 | 2,600 | 14,001 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 6,600 | 330 | 3,803 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 60 | 2,300 | 5,000 |
| Cyclohexane | — | 220 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 230 | — | 2 |
| Toluene | — | 1,600 | 56 | 501 |
| n-Hexane | — | 120 | — | — |
| Naphthalene | — | 240 | 11 | 770 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 8,300 | 1,300 | 8,900 |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 21,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Naphthalene | — | 120 | — | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
Naphthalene | — | 120 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 11 | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 5,700 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 420 | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Cyclohexane | — | 220 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 120 | — | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 8,200 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 1,300 | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
n-Hexane | — | 120 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 600 | — | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 24,000 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,600 | — |
|
BUCKS OIL CO INC
ROMULUS, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 60 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2,300 | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 4,800 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 520 | — |
|
BUCKS OIL CO INC
ROMULUS, MI
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 230 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 2 |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | 110 | — | — | — |
|
C & C LANDFILL
MARSHALL, MI
|
Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | 3,000 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 3 |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 6,600 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 330 | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Toluene | — | 720 | — | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
|
Toluene | — | 880 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Toluene | — | — | 56 | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 41,000 | LANSING WWTP, LANSING |
| Zinc compounds | 120 | LANSING WWTP, LANSING |
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 | Sep 25, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Sep 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 26, 2014 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 26, 2014 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 26, 2014 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 26, 2014 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 26, 2014 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Mar 26, 2014 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 26, 2014 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 1999 | Mar 1, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 30, 1997 | Mar 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 30, 1997 | Mar 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 30, 1997 | Mar 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 6, 1995 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 6, 1995 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 6, 1995 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 1994 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 19, 1994 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 9, 1992 | Jan 21, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 19, 1992 | May 26, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 7, 1991 | Jul 31, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 18, 1990 | Jul 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 4, 1987 | Oct 7, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 17, 1986 | Sep 2, 1986 | 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.