Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
RUDD CO INC SEATTLE
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,496 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1141 NW 50TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98107
View on map ↗ - County
- KING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000489436
How This Compares
#101
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#5,506
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.
4
Water (CWA)
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 (2015–2023)
-29% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,461 | — |
| 2016 | 5,235 | +17% |
| 2017 | 3,496 | -33% |
| 2018 | 3,130 | -10% |
| 2019 | 2,289 | -27% |
| 2020 | 2,669 | +17% |
| 2021 | 2,197 | -18% |
| 2022 | 2,086 | -5% |
| 2023 | 3,177 | +52% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,087 | 1,087 | — | — | 3,129 | |
| Toluene | 786 | 786 | — | — | 17,801 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 480 | 480 | — | — | 10,314 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 469 | 469 | — | — | 7,557 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 356 | 356 | — | — | 1,458 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 786 | 786 | — | — | 479 | |
| Toluene | 574 | 574 | — | — | 7,867 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 269 | 269 | — | — | 7,064 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 236 | 236 | — | — | 79 | |
| Methanol | 117 | 117 | — | — | 840 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 103 | 103 | — | — | 3,365 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 839 | 839 | — | — | 636 | |
| Toluene | 629 | 629 | — | — | 8,698 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 275 | 275 | — | — | 3,671 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 244 | 244 | — | — | 84 | |
| Methanol | 121 | 121 | — | — | 839 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 89 | 89 | — | — | 3,371 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 854 | 854 | — | — | 818 | |
| Toluene | 680 | 680 | — | — | 6,847 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 401 | 401 | — | — | 3,983 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 317 | 317 | — | — | 2,231 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 287 | 287 | — | — | 156 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 130 | 130 | — | — | 3,149 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 758 | 758 | — | — | 625 | |
| Toluene | 551 | 551 | — | — | 8,538 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 384 | 384 | — | — | 4,946 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 305 | 305 | — | — | 2,652 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 291 | 291 | — | — | 124 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 996 | 996 | — | — | 500 | |
| Toluene | 877 | 877 | — | — | 8,631 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 558 | 558 | — | — | 4,287 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 350 | 350 | — | — | 2,342 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 349 | 349 | — | — | 174 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,034 | 1,034 | — | — | 962 | |
| Toluene | 1,007 | 1,007 | — | — | 27,076 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 698 | 698 | — | — | 1,360 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 384 | 384 | — | — | 268 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 374 | 374 | — | — | 2,303 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,547 | 1,547 | — | — | 20,550 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,150 | 1,150 | — | — | 5,475 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 857 | 857 | — | — | 5,570 | |
| Methanol | 790 | 790 | — | — | 4,913 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 454 | 454 | — | — | 925 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 437 | 437 | — | — | 6,569 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,315 | 1,315 | — | — | 15,796 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,051 | 1,051 | — | — | 763 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 862 | 862 | — | — | 1,012 | |
| Methanol | 433 | 433 | — | — | 672 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 410 | 410 | — | — | 278 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 390 | 390 | — | — | 1,570 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 123 | 377 | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 1,505 | 837 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 2,926 | 1,361 | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 174 | — |
| Toluene | — | 5,459 | 3,172 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
PORTAGE, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 8 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
FREDONIA, KS
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 34 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
SEATTLE, WA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 167 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING, LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 59 | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
SEATTLE, WA
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 286 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
FREDONIA, KS
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 239 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING, LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 1,395 | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
SEATTLE, WA
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 369 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING, LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 364 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
FREDONIA, KS
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 229 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
SEATTLE, WA
|
Toluene | — | — | 369 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
FREDONIA, KS
|
Toluene | — | — | 439 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING, LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | 19,077 | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
SEATTLE, WA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 382 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
FREDONIA, KS
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 209 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING, LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 115 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2021 | Aug 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2021 | Aug 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 20, 2020 | Jun 29, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 28, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 28, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 6, 2013 | Dec 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 6, 2013 | Dec 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 6, 2013 | Dec 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2013 | Dec 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2012 | May 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 2012 | May 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 6, 2012 | May 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 6, 2012 | May 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 6, 2012 | May 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 6, 2012 | May 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 17, 2009 | Aug 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 2006 | May 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 2006 | May 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2002 | Jul 19, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 2002 | Jul 23, 2002 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +43% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease visual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +34% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.50 mg/L | 0.68 | +4,679% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.12 | +8% | Sep 2020 | Open |
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-WAD047487103-001 · Jun 27, 2002
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