Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
RCRA
UNION PROCESSING SYSTEMS, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,507,364 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 $25,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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16185 CREIGHTON RD
CONROE, TX 77302
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- MONTGOMERY County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562219
- Total Penalties
- $25,000 · last Dec 4, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110071286504
How This Compares
#31
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#21
of 224 TRI reporters in Administrative and Support and Waste Management
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.
11
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 (2020–2024)
-43% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,642,071 | — |
| 2021 | 7,249,868 | +174% |
| 2022 | 5,074,518 | -30% |
| 2023 | 3,371,672 | -34% |
| 2024 | 1,507,364 | -55% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dioxane | 377,580 | — | — | 377,580 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 325,197 | — | — | 325,197 | — | |
| Ammonia | 276,106 | 1,144 | — | 274,962 | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 270,229 | — | — | 270,229 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 95,867 | — | — | 95,867 | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 54,065 | — | — | 54,065 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 32,907 | — | — | 32,907 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 19,721 | — | — | 19,721 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 15,547 | — | — | 15,547 | — | |
| Formic acid | 14,030 | — | — | 14,030 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 13,098 | — | — | 13,098 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 13,017 | — | — | 13,017 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 2,136,849 | — | — | 2,136,849 | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 456,544 | — | — | 456,544 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 306,016 | 1,000 | — | 305,016 | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 249,461 | — | — | 249,461 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 83,350 | — | — | 83,350 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 50,313 | — | — | 50,313 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 25,604 | — | — | 25,604 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 20,888 | — | — | 20,888 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 16,728 | — | — | 16,728 | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 13,425 | — | — | 13,425 | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 12,494 | — | — | 12,494 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 3,262,836 | — | — | 3,262,836 | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 540,397 | — | — | 540,397 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 484,198 | — | — | 484,198 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Boron trifluoride | 298,192 | — | — | 298,192 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 146,395 | — | — | 146,395 | — | |
| Ammonia | 145,914 | — | — | 145,914 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 139,481 | — | — | 139,481 | — | |
| Methanol | 57,105 | — | — | 57,105 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 4,791,299 | — | — | 4,791,299 | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 493,324 | — | — | 493,324 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 482,980 | — | — | 482,980 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 457,380 | — | — | 457,380 | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 399,128 | — | — | 399,128 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Boron trifluoride | 314,893 | — | — | 314,893 | — | |
| Ammonia | 269,395 | — | — | 269,395 | — | |
| Methanol | 30,454 | — | — | 30,454 | — | |
| Copper | 11,015 | — | — | 11,015 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 1,039,387 | — | — | 1,039,387 | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 403,907 | — | — | 403,907 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 356,034 | — | — | 356,034 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 352,892 | — | — | 352,892 | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 187,768 | — | — | 187,768 | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 142,721 | — | — | 142,721 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 71,991 | — | — | 71,991 | — | |
| Methanol | 63,164 | — | — | 63,164 | — | |
| Copper | 24,207 | — | — | 24,207 | — |
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 |
|---|
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 12, 2018 | Jul 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 27, 2006 | Nov 19, 2006 | 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.
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000076521-6 · Feb 8, 2024
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000076521-5 · Jan 23, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2023-0942 · Dec 4, 2023
$12,500
3008(a) EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000076521-001 · Dec 4, 2023
$12,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000076521-4 · Aug 21, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000076521-3 · Nov 17, 2006
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000076521-2 · Sep 28, 2006
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000076521-1 · Sep 28, 2006
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