TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
INDEPENDENT CAN COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,964 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
-
1300 BRASS MILL RD
BELCAMP, MD 21017
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- HARFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332431
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 27, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 30, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000869178
How This Compares
#41
of 156 TRI reporters in MD
#5,762
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)
-64% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,211 | — |
| 2016 | 2,307 | -56% |
| 2017 | 2,964 | +28% |
| 2018 | 2,409 | -19% |
| 2020 | 3,523 | — |
| 2021 | 2,821 | -20% |
| 2022 | 3,026 | +7% |
| 2023 | 1,563 | -48% |
| 2024 | 1,894 | +21% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,421 | 1,421 | — | — | 17,404 | |
| Copper | 296 | 296 | — | — | 548 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 177 | 177 | — | — | 2,168 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,153 | 1,153 | — | — | 14,342 | |
| Copper | 410 | 410 | — | — | 759 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,624 | 1,624 | — | — | 12,411 | |
| Copper | 602 | 602 | — | — | 1,114 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 226 | 226 | — | — | 1,729 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 219 | 219 | — | — | 1,671 | |
| Naphthalene | 181 | 181 | — | — | 1,387 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 174 | 174 | — | — | 1,330 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,165 | 2,165 | — | — | 16,485 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 301 | 301 | — | — | 2,295 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 298 | 298 | — | — | 2,267 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 57 | 57 | — | — | 10,288 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,825 | 1,825 | — | — | 13,380 | |
| Copper | 680 | 680 | — | — | 125,882 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 409 | 409 | — | — | 2,999 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 363 | 363 | — | — | 2,661 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 246 | 246 | — | — | 1,802 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,321 | 1,321 | — | — | 10,081 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 572 | 572 | — | — | 4,367 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 289 | 289 | — | — | 2,205 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 227 | 227 | — | — | 1,729 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,954 | 1,954 | — | — | 12,630 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 496 | 496 | — | — | 3,208 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 309 | 309 | — | — | 1,991 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 205 | 205 | — | — | 1,324 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,459 | 1,459 | — | — | 20,536 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 407 | 407 | — | — | 5,724 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 257 | 257 | — | — | 3,623 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 184 | 184 | — | — | 2,585 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,453 | 2,453 | — | — | 11,813 | |
| Manganese | 1,288 | 1,288 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 560 | 560 | — | — | 2,697 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 444 | 444 | — | — | 2,137 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 242 | 242 | — | — | 1,165 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 224 | 224 | — | — | 1,078 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 17,404 | — | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 2,168 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 548 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 17,404 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Copper | — | 548 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 2,168 | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | May 3, 2016 | Aug 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | May 3, 2016 | Aug 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 3, 2016 | Aug 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 3, 2016 | Aug 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 3, 2016 | Aug 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 3, 2016 | Aug 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 3, 2016 | Aug 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 3, 2016 | Aug 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 12, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 12, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. diff. between up/down stream deg. F | DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue | 2.00 deg F | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Temp. diff. between up/down stream deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 deg F | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between up/down stream deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 deg F | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between up/down stream deg. F | DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue | 2.00 deg F | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Temp. diff. between up/down stream deg. F | DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue | 6.00 deg F | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Temp. diff. between up/down stream deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 deg F | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between up/down stream deg. F | DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue | 3.00 deg F | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Temp. diff. between up/down stream deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 deg F | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between up/down stream deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 deg F | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between up/down stream deg. F | DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue | 6.00 deg F | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2017-0126 · Aug 30, 2017
$33,195
SITE COMPLAINT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD985412253-001 · Aug 30, 2017
$33,195
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