Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GENTEK BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,110 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 $3,520 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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11 CRAGWOOD RD
AVENEL, NJ 07001
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- MIDDLESEX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 15, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $3,520 · last Jan 8, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000319236
How This Compares
#67
of 317 TRI reporters in NJ
#5,288
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+115% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,761 | — |
| 2016 | 3,842 | +2% |
| 2017 | 4,110 | +7% |
| 2018 | 7,943 | +93% |
| 2019 | 2,784 | -65% |
| 2020 | 8,296 | +198% |
| 2021 | 8,600 | +4% |
| 2022 | 6,717 | -22% |
| 2023 | 9,253 | +38% |
| 2024 | 8,085 | -13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 41,647 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,913 | 1,913 | — | — | 10,617 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,682 | 1,682 | — | — | 10,049 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,561 | 1,561 | — | — | 5,766 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,258 | 1,258 | — | — | 7,434 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,095 | 1,095 | — | — | 4,074 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 290 | 290 | — | — | 2,555 | |
| Naphthalene | 286 | 286 | — | — | 2,688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,243 | 2,243 | — | — | 2,993 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,960 | 1,960 | — | — | 2,944 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,561 | 1,561 | — | — | 5,766 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,479 | 1,479 | — | — | 8,569 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,293 | 1,293 | — | — | 4,697 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 396 | 396 | — | — | 2,944 | |
| Naphthalene | 321 | 321 | — | — | 3,098 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 539 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 47,775 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,865 | 1,865 | — | — | 1,267 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,304 | 1,304 | — | — | 5,844 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,285 | 1,285 | — | — | 597 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,216 | 1,216 | — | — | 1,199 | |
| Naphthalene | 541 | 541 | — | — | 3,259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 506 | 506 | — | — | 486 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 34,884 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 564 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,438 | 2,438 | — | — | 1,325 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,657 | 1,657 | — | — | 625 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,650 | 1,650 | — | — | 6,110 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,549 | 1,549 | — | — | 1,254 | |
| Naphthalene | 664 | 664 | — | — | 3,407 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 642 | 642 | — | — | 509 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 36,236 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 539 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,177 | 2,177 | — | — | 1,265 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,492 | 1,492 | — | — | 5,833 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,457 | 1,457 | — | — | 596 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,363 | 1,363 | — | — | 1,197 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,232 | 1,232 | — | — | 3,253 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 575 | 575 | — | — | 485 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,509 | 1,509 | — | — | 6,817 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,275 | 1,275 | — | — | 3,802 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 519 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,936 | 1,936 | — | — | 2,178 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,486 | 1,486 | — | — | 575 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,414 | 1,414 | — | — | 1,155 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,379 | 1,379 | — | — | 5,626 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,155 | 1,155 | — | — | 3,138 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 573 | 573 | — | — | 468 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 44,165 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 555 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 8,232 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 45 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,097 | 1,097 | — | — | 1,234 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 978 | 978 | — | — | 1,303 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 654 | 654 | — | — | 614 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 607 | 607 | — | — | 735 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 422 | 422 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 352 | 352 | — | — | 309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 4,315 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 24,219 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 624 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,025 | 1,025 | — | — | 1,347 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 914 | 914 | — | — | 1,422 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 612 | 612 | — | — | 670 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 567 | 567 | — | — | 802 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 395 | 395 | — | — | 546 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 329 | 329 | — | — | 309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 21,820 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 622 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 3,998 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,004 | 1,004 | — | — | 1,309 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 897 | 897 | — | — | 1,382 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 596 | 596 | — | — | 651 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 556 | 556 | — | — | 779 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 387 | 387 | — | — | 531 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 321 | 321 | — | — | 304 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 10,617 | 92,941 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 2,688 | 11,623 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 5,766 | 64,246 |
| Lead | — | 26 | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 4,074 | 54,244 |
| Manganese compounds | — | 41,647 | — | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 7,434 | 59,687 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 10,049 | 81,840 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SMITHFIELD, KY - RC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 4,024 | — |
|
EL DORADO, AR FACILITY
EL DORADO, AR
|
Antimony compounds | 32 | — | — | — |
|
SMITHFIELD, KY - RC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Antimony compounds | 2,523 | — | — | — |
|
SMITHFIELD, KY - RC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 7,342 | — |
|
EL DORADO, AR FACILITY
EL DORADO, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 92 | — |
|
EL DORADO, AR FACILITY
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 50 | — |
|
SMITHFIELD, KY - RC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 2,655 | — |
|
EL DORADO, AR FACILITY
EL DORADO, AR
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 33 | — |
|
EL DORADO, AR FACILITY
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 30 | — |
|
SMITHFIELD, KY - RC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 5,736 | — |
|
EL DORADO, AR FACILITY
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 124 | — |
|
SMITHFIELD, KY - RC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 9,925 | — |
|
EL DORADO, AR FACILITY
EL DORADO, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 131 | — |
|
SMITHFIELD, KY - RC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 10,486 | — |
|
C&K SCRAP
NEWARK, NJ
|
Lead | — | 26 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE, OH FACILITY
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN IRON & METAL
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Manganese compounds | — | 37,611 | — | — |
|
C&K SCRAP
NEWARK, NJ
|
Manganese compounds | — | 4,036 | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 15, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 16, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 24, 2018 | Aug 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 10, 2000 | Jun 9, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 22, 1999 | Apr 22, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 18, 1994 | Nov 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 23, 1989 | Jun 29, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Apr 23, 1989 | Jun 29, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 23, 1989 | Jul 5, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 1987 | May 20, 1987 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD047501457-001 · Jul 25, 2018
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD047501457-000 · May 10, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD047501457-005 · Mar 23, 1989
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD047501457-003 · Apr 3, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD047501457-002 · Feb 5, 1987
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