Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
RCRA
EQ RESOURCE RECOVERY FIRE
Quick Summary
- •Released 147 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
36345 VAN BORN RD
ROMULUS, MI 48174
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- WAYNE County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562211
- Inspections
- 12 · last Oct 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 28, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000406132
How This Compares
#425
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#105
of 224 TRI reporters in Administrative and Support and Waste Management
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.
8
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)
+167% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 198 | — |
| 2016 | 399 | +102% |
| 2017 | 147 | -63% |
| 2018 | 469 | +218% |
| 2020 | 491 | — |
| 2021 | 378 | -23% |
| 2022 | 575 | +52% |
| 2023 | 464 | -19% |
| 2024 | 529 | +14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 484 | 484 | — | — | 1,058 | |
| Toluene | 29 | 29 | — | — | 13,427 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 17 | 17 | — | — | 10,339 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 368 | 368 | — | — | 780 | |
| Toluene | 96 | 96 | — | — | 10,336 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 442 | 442 | — | — | 1,512 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 133 | 133 | — | — | 55,603 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 378 | 378 | — | — | 13,507 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 387 | 387 | — | — | 7,194 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 104 | 104 | — | — | 137,699 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 317 | 317 | — | — | 314,088 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 152 | 152 | — | — | 6,112 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 130 | 130 | — | — | 4,865 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 17 | 17 | — | — | 1,702 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 399 | 399 | — | — | 2,262 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 198 | 198 | — | — | 4,190 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 10,339 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 1,343,931 | — | 973 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 13,427 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 13,427 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 10,339 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,058 | GLWA WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, DETROIT |
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 | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 21, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Oct 7, 2024 | Nov 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Aug 6, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 24, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jan 24, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 17, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jul 28, 2022 | Aug 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 28, 2022 | Apr 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Dec 2, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 1, 2013 | Sep 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Aug 1, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 17, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 11, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jul 2, 2007 | Jul 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 15, 2007 | Jul 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 15, 2007 | Jul 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 15, 2007 | Jul 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 3, 2007 | May 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 15, 2006 | Dec 22, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 14, 2006 | Jun 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2006 | Mar 29, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 6, 2005 | Mar 29, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | May 11, 2005 | Oct 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 11, 2005 | Oct 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Mar 2, 2005 | Mar 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 9, 2004 | Dec 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 16, 2004 | Nov 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 16, 2004 | Nov 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 5, 2004 | Jul 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2004 | Jul 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Mar 3, 2004 | Apr 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 3, 2004 | Apr 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 11, 2003 | Sep 26, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 11, 2003 | Sep 26, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | May 29, 2003 | May 29, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 29, 2003 | Aug 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2003 | Mar 12, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 10, 2002 | Sep 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 7, 2002 | Jun 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 25, 2002 | Mar 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 13, 2001 | Jan 4, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 29, 2001 | Jun 13, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Mar 29, 2001 | Jun 13, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Mar 29, 2001 | Jun 13, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 4, 2000 | Dec 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 4, 2000 | Dec 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jul 21, 2000 | Jul 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 26, 2000 | Jul 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 2000 | Jul 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Mar 31, 2000 | May 23, 2000 | 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.
Compliance Communication Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIK593743838-001 · Jun 9, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-001 · Feb 22, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-002 · Feb 20, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2006-0701 · Oct 20, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-024 · Jul 21, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-023 · May 26, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-022 · Mar 31, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1999-0002 · Mar 30, 2000
$32,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-021 · Dec 14, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-020 · Sep 20, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-019 · Mar 31, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-018 · Sep 29, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-017 · May 20, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-016 · Mar 28, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-015 · Dec 27, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-014 · Jun 28, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-013 · Oct 17, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-003 · May 25, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-012 · Jun 15, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID060975844-006 · Sep 25, 1992
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