Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
PATRICK INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED DBA BETTER WAY PRODUCTS
Quick Summary
- •Released 378,013 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 $1,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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71211 CR 23
NEW PARIS, IN 46553
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- ELKHART County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326199
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jan 6, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $1,200 · last May 29, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000592314
How This Compares
#22
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#473
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 298,461 | — |
| 2016 | 311,222 | +4% |
| 2017 | 378,013 | +21% |
| 2018 | 395,621 | +5% |
| 2019 | 328,494 | -17% |
| 2020 | 256,169 | -22% |
| 2021 | 384,909 | +50% |
| 2022 | 336,881 | -12% |
| 2023 | 269,447 | -20% |
| 2024 | 304,190 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 275,828 | 275,828 | — | — | 2,402 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 20,178 | 20,178 | — | — | 332 | |
| Toluene | 8,184 | 8,184 | — | — | 172 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 241,285 | 241,285 | — | — | 3,314 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 17,731 | 17,731 | — | — | 437 | |
| Toluene | 10,431 | 10,431 | — | — | 1,171 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 312,515 | 312,515 | — | — | 3,296 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 24,366 | 24,366 | — | — | 443 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 353,698 | 353,698 | — | — | 1,583 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 31,211 | 31,211 | — | — | 220 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 237,111 | 237,111 | — | — | 1,524 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 19,058 | 19,058 | — | — | 37 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 306,190 | 306,190 | — | — | 17,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 22,304 | 22,304 | — | — | 439 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 367,019 | 367,019 | — | — | 23,164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 28,602 | 28,602 | — | — | 707 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 351,831 | 351,831 | — | — | 13,074 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 26,182 | 26,182 | — | — | 247 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 286,421 | 286,421 | — | — | 18,480 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 24,801 | 24,801 | — | — | 95 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 275,199 | 275,199 | — | — | 5,436 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 23,262 | 23,262 | — | — | 107 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | 172 |
| Styrene | — | — | — | 2,402 |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 332 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 2,402 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 332 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 172 |
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 | Jun 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 20, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: Exclusion / Exemptions | Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 2, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 17, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 27, 2016 | Jan 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Dec 27, 2016 | Jan 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 9, 2013 | Jan 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 7, 2011 | Jul 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 28, 2008 | Dec 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 2005 | Sep 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 16, 2005 | Sep 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2000 | May 29, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2000 | May 29, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 2000 | May 29, 2001 | 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 3604416972 · May 29, 2025
$1,200
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604403726 · Apr 29, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984873265-008 · Dec 28, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984873265-007 · Dec 19, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984873265-006 · Jan 31, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984873265-005 · Oct 28, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984873265-004 · Jul 13, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984873265-003 · Oct 9, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984873265-002 · Aug 25, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984873265-001 · Oct 24, 2000
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