TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
JELD WEN INC/FIBER DIV PA
Quick Summary
- •Released 428,509 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $2,398 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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825 SHINER RD
TOWANDA, PA 18848
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- BRADFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321219
- Inspections
- 19 · last Mar 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $2,398 · last Jun 23, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000603810
How This Compares
#16
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#426
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)
+119% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 310,004 | — |
| 2016 | 442,813 | +43% |
| 2017 | 428,509 | -3% |
| 2018 | 466,762 | +9% |
| 2019 | 13,174 | -97% |
| 2020 | 546,223 | +4046% |
| 2021 | 538,632 | -1% |
| 2022 | 467,243 | -13% |
| 2023 | 562,367 | +20% |
| 2024 | 680,268 | +21% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 317,183 | 305 | 29 | 316,849 | 287 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 155,171 | 155,171 | — | — | 70 | |
| Methanol | 102,293 | 102,145 | 148 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 37,956 | 158 | 117 | 37,681 | 308 | |
| Ammonia | 20,837 | 20,645 | 6 | 186 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 18,931 | 18,904 | 27 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,106 | 12,095 | 11 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,441 | 11,424 | 3 | 14 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,949 | 3,948 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 400 | 2 | 2 | 396 | 6 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 287,388 | 301 | 30 | 287,057 | 2,451 | |
| Methanol | 110,177 | 110,117 | 60 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 56,368 | 56,368 | — | — | 54 | |
| Manganese compounds | 34,467 | 163 | 257 | 34,047 | 1,673 | |
| Ammonia | 22,900 | 22,072 | 8 | 820 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 20,518 | 20,465 | 53 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,121 | 13,110 | 11 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 12,640 | 12,521 | 78 | 41 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,424 | 4,423 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 363 | 2 | 2 | 360 | 53 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 184,799 | 184,799 | — | — | 38 | |
| Methanol | 110,393 | 110,078 | 315 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 65,581 | 280 | 65 | 65,237 | 3,810 | |
| Manganese compounds | 30,923 | 160 | 630 | 30,133 | 2,526 | |
| Ammonia | 24,153 | 23,449 | 20 | 684 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 20,651 | 20,593 | 58 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,244 | 13,218 | 26 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 12,743 | 12,714 | 11 | 18 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,432 | 4,431 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 322 | 2 | 2 | 318 | 83 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 206,765 | 206,765 | — | — | 47 | |
| Methanol | 119,972 | 119,756 | 216 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 69,385 | 309 | 105 | 68,971 | 3,552 | |
| Manganese compounds | 33,469 | 175 | 1,295 | 31,999 | 2,367 | |
| Ammonia | 27,029 | 26,717 | 17 | 295 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,828 | 26,828 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 21,989 | 21,949 | 40 | — | 181 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,083 | 14,069 | 14 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 13,592 | 13,572 | 6 | 14 | 603 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,907 | 4,906 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 344 | 2 | 5 | 337 | 77 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 268 | 268 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 208,680 | 208,680 | — | — | 35 | |
| Methanol | 118,879 | 118,811 | 68 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 69,746 | 305 | 54 | 69,387 | 3,325 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 35,659 | 35,659 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 32,868 | 178 | 507 | 32,183 | 2,201 | |
| Ammonia | 26,307 | 26,188 | 3 | 116 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 21,823 | 21,810 | 13 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,005 | 13,998 | 7 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 13,498 | 13,483 | 5 | 10 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,152 | 4,150 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 343 | 2 | 2 | 339 | 72 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 264 | 264 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 12,917 | 12,851 | 5 | 61 | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | 257 | 257 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 200,687 | 200,687 | — | — | 35 | |
| Methanol | 114,225 | 114,010 | 215 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 50,367 | 298 | 83 | 49,987 | 792 | |
| Ammonia | 24,474 | 20,816 | 2,775 | 883 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 23,845 | 163 | 526 | 23,156 | 571 | |
| Formaldehyde | 20,799 | 20,759 | 40 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,314 | 13,293 | 21 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 12,744 | 12,734 | 7 | 3 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,817 | 5,817 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 248 | 2 | 2 | 245 | 17 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 241 | 241 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 176,640 | 176,640 | — | — | 645 | |
| Methanol | 104,405 | 104,317 | 88 | — | 1,026 | |
| Zinc compounds | 52,368 | 294 | 32 | 52,042 | 697 | |
| Manganese compounds | 24,341 | 152 | 56 | 24,133 | 498 | |
| Ammonia | 21,400 | 21,054 | 3 | 343 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 19,430 | 19,414 | 16 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,352 | 12,339 | 13 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,788 | 11,778 | 4 | 6 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,312 | 5,312 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 257 | 2 | 2 | 254 | 15 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 214 | 214 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 187,602 | 187,602 | — | — | 29 | |
| Methanol | 108,241 | 108,082 | 159 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 53,726 | 286 | 54 | 53,387 | 928 | |
| Manganese compounds | 24,946 | 247 | 34 | 24,665 | 656 | |
| Ammonia | 21,135 | 20,821 | 10 | 304 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 18,779 | 18,750 | 29 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,864 | 11,841 | 23 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,361 | 11,355 | 4 | 2 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,681 | 4,681 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 269 | 2 | 5 | 262 | 20 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 208 | 208 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 111,521 | 111,263 | 258 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 58,382 | 58,382 | — | — | 30 | |
| Zinc compounds | 49,597 | 279 | 100 | 49,217 | 357 | |
| Manganese compounds | 23,045 | 245 | 76 | 22,724 | 326 | |
| Ammonia | 21,345 | 20,490 | 6 | 849 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 18,376 | 18,328 | 48 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,590 | 11,532 | 58 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,081 | 10,980 | 4 | 97 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,614 | 4,614 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 250 | 1 | 6 | 242 | 9 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 203 | 203 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 61,799 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 70 | 1,973 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 60,947 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 42,077 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 334,795 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 7,808 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 108,873 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NTSWA LANDFILL NO2
WEST BURLINGTON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 287 | — | — | — |
|
NTSWA LANDFILL NO2
WEST BURLINGTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
JG ENVIRONMENTAL
LANCASTER, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 123 | — | — | — |
|
NTSWA LANDFILL NO2
WEST BURLINGTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 185 | — | — | — |
|
JG ENVIRONMENTAL
LANCASTER, PA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 70 | — |
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 | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Nov 3, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jan 16, 2023 | Jan 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Oct 21, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Oct 2, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 5, 2022 | Sep 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Oct 25, 2021 | Oct 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 25, 2017 | Oct 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 26, 2017 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +20% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +18% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +29% | Jun 2021 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1985-0137
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602499131 · May 25, 2017
$4,834
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0209457_11192015 · Nov 19, 2015
$11,250
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0209457_05152015 · May 15, 2015
$4,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0209457_04262011 · Apr 26, 2011
$1,500
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