Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
RCRA
PLASTICS ENGINEERING CO N 15TH ST PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,081 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
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2732 N 15TH ST
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53083
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- SHEBOYGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 3, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 30, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000747167
How This Compares
#197
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#4,785
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
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)
-34% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,571 | — |
| 2016 | 4,662 | -16% |
| 2017 | 6,081 | +30% |
| 2018 | 5,858 | -4% |
| 2019 | 4,318 | -26% |
| 2020 | 3,755 | -13% |
| 2021 | 4,788 | +28% |
| 2022 | 4,912 | +3% |
| 2023 | 4,018 | -18% |
| 2024 | 3,681 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,839 | 1,772 | 67 | — | 31,508 | |
| Styrene | 933 | 933 | — | — | 4,428 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 699 | 699 | — | — | 2,963 | |
| Formaldehyde | 194 | 194 | — | — | 32,986 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 12 | 3 | 9 | — | 1,959 | |
| o-Cresol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 66 | |
| Aniline | 2 | 2 | — | — | 103 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 364 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 2,147 | 2,079 | 68 | — | 97,612 | |
| Styrene | 937 | 937 | — | — | 3,134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 693 | 693 | — | — | 2,610 | |
| Formaldehyde | 223 | 223 | — | — | 24,702 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 4 | 9 | — | 2,340 | |
| o-Cresol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 45 | |
| Aniline | 2 | 2 | — | — | 114 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 402 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 3,269 | 3,196 | 73 | — | 97,258 | |
| Methanol | 744 | 744 | — | — | 2,664 | |
| Styrene | 662 | 662 | — | — | 608 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 221 | 221 | — | — | 23,590 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 3 | 9 | — | 2,219 | |
| o-Cresol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 58 | |
| Aniline | 2 | 2 | — | — | 223 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 693 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 855 | |
| Phenol | 3,261 | 3,246 | 15 | — | 99,356 | |
| Methanol | 825 | 825 | — | — | 2,597 | |
| Styrene | 452 | 452 | — | — | 675 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 232 | 232 | — | — | 27,519 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 3 | 11 | — | 2,272 | |
| Aniline | 2 | 2 | — | — | 258 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Cresol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 50 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 552 | |
| Phenol | 2,495 | 2,461 | 34 | — | 86,317 | |
| Methanol | 730 | 730 | — | — | 1,915 | |
| Styrene | 303 | 303 | — | — | 871 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 220 | 220 | — | — | 21,922 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,445 | |
| Aniline | 2 | 2 | — | — | 278 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Cresol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 216 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 961 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 2,877 | 2,824 | 53 | — | 104,782 | |
| Methanol | 833 | 833 | — | — | 2,605 | |
| Styrene | 349 | 349 | — | — | 273 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 251 | 251 | — | — | 15,917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 2,474 | |
| Aniline | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 225 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Cresol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,424 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| o-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 4,254 | 4,231 | 23 | — | 117,330 | |
| Methanol | 930 | 930 | — | — | 3,963 | |
| Styrene | 370 | 370 | — | — | 57 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 297 | 297 | — | — | 45,290 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,851 | |
| Aniline | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 368 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| o-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 410 | |
| Phenol | 4,688 | 4,667 | 21 | — | 38,439 | |
| Methanol | 741 | 741 | — | — | 4,047 | |
| Formaldehyde | 325 | 325 | — | — | 34,737 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 321 | 321 | — | — | 192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,952 | |
| Aniline | 2 | 2 | — | — | 670 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 129 | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,345 | 3,324 | 21 | — | 28,621 | |
| Methanol | 697 | 697 | — | — | 3,351 | |
| Styrene | 331 | 331 | — | — | 248 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 285 | 285 | — | — | 35,976 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,681 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| o-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 232 | |
| Phenol | 4,192 | 4,168 | 24 | — | 29,310 | |
| Methanol | 709 | 709 | — | — | 3,549 | |
| Styrene | 333 | 333 | — | — | 410 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 332 | 332 | — | — | 36,423 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,943 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| o-Cresol | — | — | — | 61 |
| Phenol | — | 6,086,240 | 2,985 | 19,001 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 244 | 110 |
| Methanol | — | 73,151 | 253 | 2,493 |
| Aniline | — | — | — | 82 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 30,346 |
| Styrene | — | — | 135 | 104 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WM RIDGEVIEW RDF
WHITELAW, WI
|
Aniline | 10 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 9 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 23 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 17 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 125 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 37 |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 1 |
|
GFL HICKORY MEADOWS LANDFILL
HILBERT, WI
|
Formaldehyde | 5 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 1 |
|
WM RIDGEVIEW RDF
WHITELAW, WI
|
Formaldehyde | 10 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
o-Cresol | — | — | — | 1 |
|
GFL HICKORY MEADOWS LANDFILL
HILBERT, WI
|
o-Cresol | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WM RIDGEVIEW RDF
WHITELAW, WI
|
o-Cresol | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
o-Cresol | — | — | — | 1 |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 195 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Aniline | — | — | — | 12 |
|
GFL HICKORY MEADOWS LANDFILL
HILBERT, WI
|
Aniline | 5 | — | — | — |
|
GFL HICKORY MEADOWS LANDFILL
HILBERT, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 652 | — | — | — |
|
WM RIDGEVIEW RDF
WHITELAW, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 1,266 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 237 |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 3 |
|
GFL HICKORY MEADOWS LANDFILL
HILBERT, WI
|
Phenol | 2,685 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Phenol | — | — | 1,902 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Phenol | — | — | 23 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Phenol | — | — | 1,060 | — |
|
WM RIDGEVIEW RDF
WHITELAW, WI
|
Phenol | 5,212 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 104 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Styrene | — | — | 135 | — |
|
GFL HICKORY MEADOWS LANDFILL
HILBERT, WI
|
Styrene | 1,424 | — | — | — |
|
WM RIDGEVIEW RDF
WHITELAW, WI
|
Styrene | 2,765 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 7 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Methanol | — | — | 45 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Methanol | — | — | 117 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Methanol | — | — | 91 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| o-Cresol | 64 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Aniline | 76 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Methanol | 2,703 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Phenol | 20,318 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Formaldehyde | 32,807 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Ethylene glycol | 120 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Zinc compounds | 40 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 3, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 3, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 3, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 14, 2015 | Mar 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 14, 2015 | Mar 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 14, 2015 | Mar 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 2015 | Mar 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 14, 2015 | Mar 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 14, 2015 | Mar 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 17, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 17, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 17, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 17, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 25, 2008 | Oct 27, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 25, 2008 | Oct 27, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 14, 2002 | Mar 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 29, 1995 | Nov 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 28, 1993 | Oct 25, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 17, 1986 | Dec 17, 1986 | 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.
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WIT560011629-245 · Dec 5, 2023
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WIT560011629-180 · Mar 12, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2014-0079 · Jun 30, 2014
$7,085
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WIT560011629-001 · Oct 11, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WIT560011629-002 · Oct 25, 1993
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