Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PIONEER PLASTICS CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 33,667 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 $10,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1 PIONITE ROAD
AUBURN, ME 04210
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- ANDROSCOGGIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326130
- Inspections
- 10 · last May 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $10,200 · last Oct 23, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000314437
How This Compares
#11
of 80 TRI reporters in ME
#2,111
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-37% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 39,332 | — |
| 2016 | 35,514 | -10% |
| 2017 | 33,667 | -5% |
| 2018 | 33,235 | -1% |
| 2019 | 43,890 | +32% |
| 2020 | 27,035 | -38% |
| 2021 | 26,191 | -3% |
| 2022 | 29,416 | +12% |
| 2023 | 25,692 | -13% |
| 2024 | 24,921 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 18,253 | 18,253 | — | — | 2,640 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,224 | 4,224 | — | — | 4,324 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,362 | 1,362 | — | — | 4,429 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 510 | 510 | — | — | 104 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 502 | 502 | — | — | 446 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 70 | 70 | — | — | 51,471 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 19,356 | 19,356 | — | — | 1,788 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,935 | 3,935 | — | — | 2,853 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,316 | 1,316 | — | — | 4,058 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 507 | 507 | — | — | 108 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 502 | 502 | — | — | 407 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 76 | 76 | — | — | 52,429 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 21,581 | 21,581 | — | — | 4,524 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,340 | 5,340 | — | — | 5,334 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,421 | 1,421 | — | — | 6,296 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 506 | 506 | — | — | 131 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 501 | 501 | — | — | 485 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 67 | 67 | — | — | 67,503 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 20,109 | 20,109 | — | — | 2,146 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,485 | 3,485 | — | — | 3,760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,487 | 1,487 | — | — | 4,640 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 509 | 509 | — | — | 148 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 502 | 502 | — | — | 488 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 99 | 99 | — | — | 63,122 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 20,007 | 20,007 | — | — | 3,364 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,154 | 4,154 | — | — | 3,735 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,621 | 1,621 | — | — | 5,255 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 531 | 531 | — | — | 94 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 506 | 506 | — | — | 544 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 216 | 216 | — | — | 71,085 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 32,937 | 32,937 | — | — | 20,096 | |
| Formaldehyde | 6,760 | 6,760 | — | — | 5,031 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,054 | 3,054 | — | — | 12,218 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 512 | 512 | — | — | 116 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 505 | 505 | — | — | 567 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 122 | 122 | — | — | 67,318 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 23,846 | 23,846 | — | — | 35,452 | |
| Formaldehyde | 6,104 | 6,104 | — | — | 6,328 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,940 | 1,940 | — | — | 20,613 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 510 | 510 | — | — | 135 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 502 | 502 | — | — | 465 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 333 | 333 | — | — | 69,413 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 23,132 | 23,132 | — | — | 2,866 | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,420 | 7,420 | — | — | 5,791 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,746 | 1,746 | — | — | 7,359 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 517 | 517 | — | — | 147 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 503 | 503 | — | — | 317 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 349 | 349 | — | — | 18,381 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 24,751 | 24,751 | — | — | 2,920 | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,526 | 7,526 | — | — | 6,379 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,848 | 1,848 | — | — | 7,453 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 559 | 559 | — | — | 160 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 504 | 504 | — | — | 439 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 326 | 326 | — | — | 1,421 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 28,975 | 28,975 | — | — | 4,445 | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,015 | 7,015 | — | — | 8,170 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,937 | 1,937 | — | — | 9,053 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 519 | 519 | — | — | 130 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 515 | 515 | — | — | 342 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 371 | 371 | — | — | 1,226 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | 394 | — |
| Phenol | — | — | 138,302 | 0 |
| Methanol | — | — | 1,311,267 | 230 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 14,885 | 1,303 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 50,580 | 28 |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | 1,950 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CROSSROADS LANDFILL
NORRIDGEWOCK, ME
|
Maleic anhydride | 104 | — | — | — |
|
CROSSROADS LANDFILL
NORRIDGEWOCK, ME
|
Methanol | 1,268 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Methanol | — | — | 730 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 392 | — |
|
CROSSROADS LANDFILL
NORRIDGEWOCK, ME
|
Phenol | 3,914 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Phenol | — | — | 515 | — |
|
CROSSROADS LANDFILL
NORRIDGEWOCK, ME
|
Phthalic anhydride | 446 | — | — | — |
|
EXETER AGRO-ENERGY/AGRI-CYCLE ENERGY
EXETER, ME
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 45,054 | — |
|
CROSSROADS LANDFILL
NORRIDGEWOCK, ME
|
Ethylene glycol | 1,134 | — | — | — |
|
ENPRO SERVICES OF VERMONT, INC.
WILLISTON, VT
|
Ethylene glycol | 4,853 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 400 | — |
|
CROSSROADS LANDFILL
NORRIDGEWOCK, ME
|
Formaldehyde | 2,870 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | 38 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 250 | LEWISTON AUBURN WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, LEWISTON |
| Phenol | 0 | LEWISTON AUBURN WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, LEWISTON |
| Ethylene glycol | 30 | LEWISTON AUBURN WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, LEWISTON |
| Formaldehyde | 1,416 | LEWISTON AUBURN WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, LEWISTON |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 4, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 4, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 4, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 17, 2017 | Aug 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 16, 2012 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 16, 2012 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 16, 2012 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 2001 | Oct 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 11, 2001 | Oct 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 2000 | Apr 27, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 22, 1992 | Mar 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 22, 1992 | Mar 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 22, 1992 | Mar 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1991 | Nov 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 18, 1989 | Aug 8, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 1986 | Dec 2, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 1985 | Dec 6, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 26, 1984 | Aug 8, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 1984 | Aug 8, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 9, 1983 | Dec 14, 1983 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 19, 1983 | Mar 26, 1984 | 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
· Case 01-2026-1002 · Oct 23, 2025
$10,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED040228983-001 · Jun 12, 2012
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED040228983-000 · Sep 8, 1993
$198,054
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1993-N041 · Feb 4, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1992-N047 · Jul 29, 1992
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case ME-N00000033 · Aug 28, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED040228983-009 · Nov 3, 1987
$12,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED040228983-010 · Apr 16, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED040228983-002 · Apr 25, 1984
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED040228983-003 · Dec 15, 1983
$20,000
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