Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KENYON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,584 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
-
36 SHERMAN AVE
RICHMOND, RI 02836
View on map ↗ - County
- WASHINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 313310
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 14, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 2, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000312117
How This Compares
#5
of 64 TRI reporters in RI
#4,905
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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 (2015–2024)
-54% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,104 | — |
| 2016 | 5,362 | -25% |
| 2017 | 5,584 | +4% |
| 2018 | 4,950 | -11% |
| 2019 | 5,509 | +11% |
| 2020 | 4,246 | -23% |
| 2021 | 3,557 | -16% |
| 2022 | 3,106 | -13% |
| 2023 | 3,032 | -2% |
| 2024 | 3,248 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,078 | 3,078 | — | — | 5,754 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 123 | 123 | — | — | 7,476 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 47 | 47 | — | — | 88 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,850 | 2,850 | — | — | 5,166 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 112 | 112 | — | — | 5,966 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 70 | 70 | — | — | 127 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,890 | 2,890 | — | — | 2,642 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 110 | 110 | — | — | 101 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 106 | 106 | — | — | 106 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,303 | 3,303 | — | — | 7,041 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 149 | 149 | — | — | 2,647 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 105 | 105 | — | — | 224 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,984 | 3,984 | — | — | 2,527 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 153 | 153 | — | — | 3,375 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 109 | 109 | — | — | 69 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5,187 | 5,187 | — | — | 3,405 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 169 | 169 | — | — | 5,171 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 153 | 153 | — | — | 101 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 4,634 | 4,634 | — | — | 17,626 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 181 | 181 | — | — | 5,145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 136 | 136 | — | — | 517 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5,231 | 5,231 | — | — | 5,735 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 203 | 203 | — | — | 7,612 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 150 | 150 | — | — | 165 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,080 | 5,080 | — | — | 5,312 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 187 | 187 | — | — | 6,457 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 96 | 96 | — | — | 100 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 6,763 | 6,763 | — | — | 4,895 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 179 | 179 | — | — | 6,798 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 162 | 162 | — | — | 118 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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,N-Dimethylformamide | — | 7,458 | 18 | 27,070 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 79 | 9 | 10,282 |
| Toluene | — | 5,185 | 569 | 674,417 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NORLITE LLC
COHOES, NY
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 18 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | 1,421 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | 169 | — | — |
|
NORLITE LLC
COHOES, NY
|
Toluene | — | — | 569 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 76 | — | — |
|
NORLITE LLC
COHOES, NY
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 9 | — |
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 unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 20, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 20, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 2022 | Oct 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 23, 2014 | Sep 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 23, 2014 | Jul 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 23, 2014 | Jul 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 23, 2014 | Sep 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 5, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2010 | Nov 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 15, 2010 | Nov 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2008 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC50 Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Pimephales promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.70 % | 55.00 | +35% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| LC50 Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.40 % | 50.00 | +23% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 162.53 kg/d | 145.28 | +12% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 329.60 kg/d | 291.01 | +13% | May 2022 | Open |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 725.95 kg/d | 658.75 | +10% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 922.07 kg/d | 804.94 | +15% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.71 mg/L | 1.77 | +109% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.13 mg/L | 1.77 | +133% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.13 mg/L | 1.77 | +133% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.33 | +4% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.71 kg/d | 0.62 | +15% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.44 kg/d | 0.43 | +2% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.23 | +7% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.40 mg/L | 15.30 | +118% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Phenols | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.11 | +8% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.27 mg/L | 1.77 | +1,324% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.03 mg/L | 1.77 | +127% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.20 mg/L | 15.30 | +6% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.57 mg/L | 1.77 | +101% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 222.46 kg/d | 205.66 | +8% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.51 mg/L | 0.48 | +5% | Apr 2015 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604136153 · Oct 4, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2024-4009 · Apr 23, 2024
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case RI-RIA-438 · Aug 16, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2019-4505 · Nov 1, 2018
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case RI-RIA-407 · Feb 15, 2011
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case RI-062607 · Jun 2, 2008
$166,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001198514-001 · Aug 22, 2007
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case RI-N00000431 · Jun 20, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001198514-000 · Apr 2, 1999
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case RI-N00000283 · Apr 25, 1994
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case RI-N00000190 · Jul 8, 1993
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case RI-N00000299 · Jul 1, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001198514-002 · Dec 28, 1984
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