Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
THOMAS & BETTS
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,852 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
-
63 COMMUNITY DRIVE
SANFORD, ME 04073
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- YORK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Apr 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110018906031
How This Compares
#23
of 80 TRI reporters in ME
#5,383
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
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
+169% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,719 | — |
| 2016 | 5,519 | +103% |
| 2017 | 3,852 | -30% |
| 2018 | 4,449 | +15% |
| 2019 | 8,144 | +83% |
| 2020 | 8,270 | +2% |
| 2021 | 5,731 | -31% |
| 2022 | 8,270 | +44% |
| 2024 | 7,305 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,305 | 7,305 | — | — | 6,222 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,270 | 8,270 | — | — | 32,466 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,731 | 5,731 | — | — | 30,956 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,270 | 8,270 | — | — | 37,827 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,144 | 8,144 | — | — | 33,354 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,449 | 4,449 | — | — | 21,689 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,852 | 3,852 | — | — | 24,384 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,519 | 5,519 | — | — | 34,967 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,719 | 2,719 | — | — | 26,958 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 6,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 5,951 |
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 | 271 | SANFORD WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, SANFORD |
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 | ID and Listing of HW: General | Apr 17, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 17, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 17, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 17, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 17, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Apr 17, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Apr 17, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 17, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jun 13, 2016 | Apr 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 13, 2016 | Apr 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 13, 2016 | Apr 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 2016 | Apr 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 16, 2013 | May 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 16, 2013 | May 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 2013 | May 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 16, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 16, 2013 | May 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jan 16, 2013 | May 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 30, 2008 | Dec 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 30, 2008 | Dec 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 30, 2008 | Dec 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 2008 | Dec 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 30, 2008 | Dec 17, 2008 | 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.
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED980914451-001 · Dec 3, 2008
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