TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,319 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2000 MICHIGAN ST
HAMMOND, IN 46320
View on map ↗ - County
- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325188
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 26, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 21, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000592109
How This Compares
#264
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#4,535
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
+45% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,575 | — |
| 2016 | 9,975 | -21% |
| 2017 | 7,319 | -27% |
| 2018 | 12,659 | +73% |
| 2019 | 14,160 | +12% |
| 2020 | 15,563 | +10% |
| 2021 | 11,946 | -23% |
| 2022 | 22,142 | +85% |
| 2023 | 19,378 | -12% |
| 2024 | 18,212 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 16,516 | 16,516 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,276 | 1,276 | — | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 298 | 298 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 110 | 110 | — | — | 0 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 18,069 | 18,069 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 918 | 918 | — | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 285 | 285 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 94 | 94 | — | — | 0 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 8 | 8 | — | — | 7 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 19,529 | 19,529 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,219 | 2,219 | — | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 244 | 244 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 136 | 136 | — | — | 0 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 9 | 9 | — | — | 5 | |
| Mercury compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 19 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,890 | 9,890 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,694 | 1,694 | — | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 217 | 217 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 132 | 132 | — | — | 0 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 9 | 9 | — | — | 7 | |
| Mercury compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 14,147 | 14,147 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,236 | 1,236 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 140 | 140 | — | — | 0 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 30 | 30 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 8 | 8 | — | — | 3 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 12,201 | 12,201 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,948 | 1,948 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 9 | 9 | — | — | 6 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,158 | 11,158 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,360 | 1,360 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 131 | 131 | — | — | 1 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 10 | 10 | — | — | 12 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,109 | 6,109 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,055 | 1,055 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 147 | 147 | — | — | 4 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 7 | 7 | — | — | 45 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,632 | 8,632 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,204 | 1,204 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 133 | 133 | — | — | 2 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 6 | 6 | — | — | 15 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,956 | 10,956 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,431 | 1,431 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 149 | 149 | — | — | 0 | |
| Toluene | 31 | 31 | — | — | 0 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 8 | 8 | — | — | 5 | |
| Hydroquinone | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | 1,628,108 | — | — |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | 651,158 | 2 |
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 132,168 | 1 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 636,780 |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | 76,608 | 0 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 29,390 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Maleic anhydride | 2 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 2 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | — | — | 1 |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
1,4-Dioxane | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | 0 |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nitric acid | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 0 | SANIATRY DISTRICT OF HAMMOND, HAMMOND |
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 | Nov 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 2007 | Oct 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jan 26, 2001 | Jun 13, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 12, 1997 | Jul 8, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 12, 1997 | Jul 8, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 26, 1997 | Feb 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 26, 1997 | Feb 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 26, 1997 | Feb 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 21, 1995 | Nov 25, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 1995 | Dec 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jul 31, 1995 | Feb 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 21, 1995 | Dec 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 21, 1995 | Dec 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 21, 1995 | Dec 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Mar 28, 1995 | May 15, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Mar 23, 1995 | Feb 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 10, 1995 | May 15, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 10, 1995 | May 15, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Thermal Treatment | Sep 26, 1994 | Feb 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 22, 1994 | Feb 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 3, 1994 | Oct 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Mar 28, 1994 | May 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 27, 1994 | Oct 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 1993 | Nov 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 14, 1993 | Jan 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 11, 1993 | Jun 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Feb 11, 1993 | Sep 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 2, 1992 | Mar 18, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 2, 1992 | Mar 18, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 22, 1992 | Mar 18, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Nov 6, 1991 | May 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 6, 1991 | May 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 6, 1991 | May 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 11, 1991 | Sep 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 11, 1991 | Sep 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 1, 1991 | Dec 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 11, 1990 | Feb 21, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 5, 1990 | Apr 10, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 19, 1988 | Nov 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 8, 1988 | Feb 15, 1989 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-014 · Oct 3, 2007
Judicial
· Case 05-2005-4549 · Jul 23, 2007
$666,666
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-001 · Feb 14, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1997-0272 · Jul 9, 1998
$12,613
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-012 · Jun 10, 1998
$53,900
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1997-0844 · Jun 10, 1998
$53,900
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-013 · Jun 10, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-009 · Feb 22, 1996
$178,343
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-011 · Oct 23, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-007 · Mar 28, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-006 · Sep 28, 1994
$467,308
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-010 · Jul 14, 1994
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-003 · Sep 27, 1993
$37,350
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-024 · Jun 23, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-008 · Feb 21, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-023 · Jun 25, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-005 · Feb 23, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND001859032-002 · Sep 9, 1988
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