Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CARPENTER COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 893 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 $13,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
195 CR 15 S
ELKHART, IN 46516
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- ELKHART County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326150
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 2, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $13,200 · last Feb 18, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000742153
How This Compares
#389
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#7,229
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.
12
Air (CAA)
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)
-48% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 725 | — |
| 2016 | 798 | +10% |
| 2017 | 893 | +12% |
| 2018 | 806 | -10% |
| 2019 | 652 | -19% |
| 2020 | 704 | +8% |
| 2021 | 461 | -35% |
| 2022 | 649 | +41% |
| 2023 | 254 | -61% |
| 2024 | 379 | +49% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 15,156 | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 375 | 375 | — | — | 5,893 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 4 | 4 | — | — | 213 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 20,655 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 247 | 247 | — | — | 6,545 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 7 | 7 | — | — | 996 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 649 | 649 | — | — | 3,350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,595 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 10,960 | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 454 | 454 | — | — | 6,055 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,615 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 365 | 365 | — | — | 3,926 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 339 | 339 | — | — | 670 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 643 | 643 | — | — | 5,857 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 9 | 9 | — | — | 3,502 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 584 | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 693 | 693 | — | — | 7,798 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 113 | 113 | — | — | 4,351 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 758 | 758 | — | — | 11,242 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 135 | 135 | — | — | 4,568 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 666 | 666 | — | — | 6,974 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 132 | 132 | — | — | 9,006 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 718 | 718 | — | — | 8,027 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 7 | 7 | — | — | 8,137 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 15,156 |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 5,893 |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 213 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 213 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 15,156 |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 5,893 |
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 | Apr 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | May 1, 2023 | Mar 6, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 6, 2022 | Oct 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 29, 2017 | Jan 4, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 19, 1991 | Jan 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 1987 | Mar 16, 1988 | 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 05-1990-0192
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604727719 · Feb 18, 2026
$8,200
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604727718 · Jan 28, 2026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND980680235-004 · Jan 6, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603361592 · Sep 19, 2022
$5,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603258453 · Jun 9, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND980680235-003 · Dec 6, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND980680235-002 · Feb 7, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND980680235-001 · Oct 19, 1987
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