KARNAK
Quick Summary
- •Released 246 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 $7,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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330 CENTRAL AVE
CLARK, NJ 07066
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- UNION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324122
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $7,200 · last Jun 14, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000318790
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 | 246 | — |
| 2016 | 246 | 0% |
| 2017 | 246 | 0% |
| 2018 | 432 | +76% |
| 2019 | 541 | +25% |
| 2020 | 363 | -33% |
| 2021 | 1,349 | +272% |
| 2022 | 980 | -27% |
| 2023 | 1,079 | +10% |
| 2024 | 1,089 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 970 | 970 | — | — | 2,965 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 63 | 63 | — | — | 231 | |
| Cumene | 56 | 56 | — | — | 190 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 961 | 961 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 61 | 61 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 57 | 57 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 980 | 980 | — | — | 250 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,201 | 1,201 | — | — | 2,881 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 76 | 76 | — | — | 222 | |
| Cumene | 72 | 72 | — | — | 184 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 295 | 295 | — | — | 745 | |
| Cumene | 34 | 34 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34 | 34 | — | — | 30 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 541 | 541 | — | — | 141 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 354 | 354 | — | — | 250 | |
| Cumene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 39 | 39 | — | — | 5 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 149 | 149 | — | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 48 | 48 | — | — | 5 | |
| Cumene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 149 | 149 | — | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 48 | 48 | — | — | 5 | |
| Cumene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 149 | 149 | — | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 48 | 48 | — | — | 5 | |
| Cumene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 3 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 231 | — |
| Cumene | — | — | 190 | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 2,965 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Cumene | — | — | 190 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 3 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 2,965 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 231 | — |
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 | Dec 31, 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2024 | Feb 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2024 | Feb 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 9, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 9, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 17, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 17, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 17, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 25, 1990 | Mar 15, 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.