Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PARAMOUNT METAL FINISHING
Quick Summary
- •Released 10 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 $3,600 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1515 WEST ELIZABETH AVENUE
LINDEN, NJ 07036
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- UNION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 12, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $3,600 · last Feb 3, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000318521
How This Compares
#218
of 317 TRI reporters in NJ
#12,166
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
0% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | — |
| 2016 | 10 | 0% |
| 2017 | 10 | 0% |
| 2018 | 10 | 0% |
| 2019 | 10 | 0% |
| 2020 | 5 | -50% |
| 2021 | 5 | 0% |
| 2022 | 10 | +100% |
| 2023 | 20 | +100% |
| 2024 | 10 | -50% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 67,454 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 59,090 | |
| Nitric acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 68,803 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 66,105 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 49,558 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 65,566 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 66,375 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 44,520 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 35,616 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 50,000 |
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) | 67,454 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (TCPA ID NO. 1903), LINDEN |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 2019 | Jan 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 29, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 28, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 1, 2012 | Feb 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 1, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 26, 1997 | Apr 15, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 11, 1990 | Mar 20, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 11, 1990 | Nov 27, 1990 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601193132 · Aug 17, 2017
$1,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2001-4105 · Nov 2, 2000
$1,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD981129935-000 · Jul 31, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD981129935-002 · Mar 8, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD981129935-001 · Oct 11, 1990
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