CERTAINTEED, KANSAS CITY PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 131 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 $784,925 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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103 FUNSTON ROAD
KANSAS CITY, KS 66115
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- WYANDOTTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327993
- Inspections
- 8 · last Dec 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $784,925 · last Mar 16, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000445536
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 137,812 | — |
| 2016 | 100 | -100% |
| 2017 | 131 | +31% |
| 2018 | 16,814 | +12772% |
| 2020 | 355,611 | — |
| 2021 | 466,403 | +31% |
| 2022 | 160,700 | -66% |
| 2023 | 101,900 | -37% |
| 2024 | 136,502 | +34% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 136,500 | 136,500 | — | — | 35,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 290 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7 |
2023
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 160,700 | 160,700 | — | — | 54,380 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,479 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Ammonia | 435,800 | 435,800 | — | — | 35,740 | |
| Phenol | 30,600 | 30,600 | — | — | 28,000 | |
| Chromium | 3 | 3 | — | — | 381,400 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 985 | |
| Ammonia | 324,500 | 324,500 | — | — | 20,740 | |
| Phenol | 31,100 | 31,100 | — | — | 43,876 | |
| Chromium | 11 | 11 | — | — | 463,700 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 537 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Ammonia | 16,800 | 16,800 | — | — | 19,030 | |
| Chromium | 14 | 14 | — | — | 142,300 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 435 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 28 | 28 | — | — | 10,100 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 46 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 25 | |
| Ammonia | 137,600 | 137,600 | — | — | 11,200 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 191 | 191 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 21 | 21 | — | — | 234,301 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 1,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL LLC
SUGAR CREEK, MO
|
Ammonia | 33,000 | — | — | — |
|
COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL LLC
SUGAR CREEK, MO
|
Lead compounds | 290 | — | — | — |
|
COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL LLC
SUGAR CREEK, MO
|
Mercury compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,000 | KAWPOINT WASTEWATER PLANT, KANSAS CITY |
| Lead compounds | — | KAWPOINT WASTEWATER PLANT, KANSAS CITY |
| Mercury compounds | — | KAWPOINT WASTEWATER PLANT, KANSAS CITY |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 1, 2022 | Jan 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 8, 2019 | Apr 7, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 23, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Feb 8, 2016 | Dec 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 15, 2015 | Jan 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 15, 2015 | Dec 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 15, 2015 | Jan 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 15, 2015 | Dec 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 15, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 15, 2015 | Dec 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 15, 2015 | Jan 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 15, 2015 | Dec 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 15, 2015 | Dec 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 15, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 15, 2012 | Feb 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 15, 2012 | Feb 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 28, 2011 | Feb 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 25, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 25, 2009 | Dec 2, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 25, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 25, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Nov 25, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 6, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 6, 2007 | Mar 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 6, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 6, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 2007 | May 31, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2007 | Mar 7, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 27, 2003 | Jul 3, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 27, 2003 | Jun 27, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 27, 2003 | Sep 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 1, 1994 | Sep 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 1, 1994 | Sep 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 29, 1989 | Jan 17, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 10, 1985 | Jan 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.