TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ASHLAND LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,830 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
-
8500 WILLOW SPRINGS RD
WILLOW SPRINGS, IL 60480
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 22, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000433282
How This Compares
#148
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#25
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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)
-46% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,607 | — |
| 2016 | 13,681 | +29% |
| 2017 | 16,830 | +23% |
| 2018 | 10,649 | -37% |
| 2019 | 1,947 | -82% |
| 2020 | 3,265 | +68% |
| 2021 | 11,282 | +246% |
| 2022 | 10,013 | -11% |
| 2023 | 7,201 | -28% |
| 2024 | 5,773 | -20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,834 | 1,834 | — | — | 494 | |
| Toluene | 1,221 | 1,221 | — | — | 2,144 | |
| n-Hexane | 998 | 998 | — | — | 3,060 | |
| Dichloromethane | 748 | 748 | — | — | 5,208 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 305 | 305 | — | — | 2,186 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 181 | 181 | — | — | 3,060 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 161 | 161 | — | — | 2,144 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 103 | 103 | — | — | 2,144 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 3,073 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 75 | 75 | — | — | 2,144 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 27 | 27 | — | — | 2,144 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 9 | 9 | — | — | 3,060 | |
| Diethanolamine | 9 | 9 | — | — | 14,674 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3,060 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,335 | 3,335 | — | — | 1 | |
| Toluene | 1,286 | 1,286 | — | — | 2,585 | |
| n-Hexane | 879 | 879 | — | — | 3,176 | |
| Dichloromethane | 722 | 722 | — | — | 4,485 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 221 | 221 | — | — | 3,176 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 220 | 220 | — | — | 2,585 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 171 | 171 | — | — | 3,176 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 134 | 134 | — | — | 2,665 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 96 | 96 | — | — | 2,584 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 67 | 67 | — | — | 2,584 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 43 | 43 | — | — | 2,585 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 12 | 12 | — | — | 14,908 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 8 | 8 | — | — | 27 | |
| Cyclohexane | 6 | 6 | — | — | 9,912 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,176 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,545 | 3,545 | — | — | 3 | |
| Methanol | 2,609 | 2,609 | — | — | 0 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,173 | 2,173 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 692 | 692 | — | — | 3 | |
| Dichloromethane | 643 | 643 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 140 | 140 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 132 | 132 | — | — | 4 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 81 | 81 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 4,415 | 4,415 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,894 | 2,894 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,240 | 2,240 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,131 | 1,131 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 102 | 102 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 937 | 937 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 381 | 381 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 355 | 355 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 272 | 272 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,501 | 3,501 | — | — | 50,116 | |
| Toluene | 2,519 | 2,519 | — | — | 26,753 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,440 | 1,440 | — | — | 8,445 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 995 | 995 | — | — | 17,803 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 655 | 655 | — | — | 13,551 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 601 | 601 | — | — | 10,113 | |
| Cyclohexane | 261 | 261 | — | — | 1,905 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 153 | 153 | — | — | 1,493 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 115 | 115 | — | — | 3,239 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 115 | 115 | — | — | 1,093 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 1,023 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 67 | 67 | — | — | 806 | |
| Dichloromethane | 51 | 51 | — | — | 10,506 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 49 | 49 | — | — | 952 | |
| Diethanolamine | 25 | 25 | — | — | 463 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichlorfon | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,890 | 5,890 | — | — | 13,717 | |
| Methanol | 3,495 | 3,495 | — | — | 35,292 | |
| Toluene | 2,388 | 2,388 | — | — | 18,823 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,716 | 1,716 | — | — | 5,641 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 783 | 783 | — | — | 10,412 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 720 | 720 | — | — | 10,354 | |
| Dichloromethane | 363 | 363 | — | — | 2,717 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 282 | 282 | — | — | 2,111 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 272 | 272 | — | — | 804 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 230 | 230 | — | — | 1,729 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 206 | 206 | — | — | 2,845 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 192 | 192 | — | — | 1,977 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 122 | 122 | — | — | 1,588 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 59 | 59 | — | — | 608 | |
| Diethanolamine | 49 | 49 | — | — | 713 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 32 | 32 | — | — | 504 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 30 | 30 | — | — | 502 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,707 | 2,707 | — | — | 31,627 | |
| Toluene | 2,199 | 2,199 | — | — | 25,506 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,986 | 1,986 | — | — | 5,176 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 1,774 | 1,774 | — | — | 1,324 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 11,732 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,504 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,771 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 6,334 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 24,667 | |
| Cyclohexane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,531 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,667 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,258 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 9,041 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 755 | |
| Trichlorfon | 255 | 255 | — | — | 255 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 250 | 250 | — | — | 755 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,165 | 2,165 | — | — | 23,860 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,980 | 1,980 | — | — | 4,720 | |
| Methanol | 1,677 | 1,677 | — | — | 13,008 | |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 755 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 8,778 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,822 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 25,729 | |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,942 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,723 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,066 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5,696 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 255 | 255 | — | — | 755 | |
| Trichlorfon | 255 | 255 | — | — | 755 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 755 | |
| Diethanolamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 755 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 755 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | 264 | 2,780 | — |
| Toluene | — | 2,112 | 32 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 264 | 2,780 | — |
| n-Hexane | — | 264 | 2,780 | — |
| Dichloromethane | — | 264 | 4 | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 2,112 | 32 | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 2,112 | 32 | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 2,112 | 32 | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 2,112 | 32 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 2,112 | 32 | — |
| Methanol | — | 264 | 4 | — |
| Diethanolamine | — | 264 | 14,002 | — |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | 264 | 2,780 | — |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 264 | 2,780 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 2,112 | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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n-Hexane | — | 264 | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Certain glycol ethers | — | 2,112 | — | — |
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC. -PAD000797548
FREEDOM, PA
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Dichloromethane | 4,680 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Dichloromethane | — | 264 | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Ethylbenzene | — | — | 2,780 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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tert-Butyl alcohol | — | 264 | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Ethylene glycol | — | 2,112 | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 2,780 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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n-Butyl alcohol | — | 2,112 | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Methanol | — | 264 | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Toluene | — | 2,112 | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 2,112 | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | 2,780 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- IND000646943
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Diethanolamine | — | — | 14,002 | — |
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 27, 2005 | Jun 14, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Aug 1, 2003 | Feb 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jul 15, 2002 | Sep 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 31, 2001 | Jan 12, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Oct 31, 2001 | Sep 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 14, 1996 | Jul 19, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 28, 1992 | Jan 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 16, 1990 | Dec 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 16, 1990 | Dec 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 21, 1988 | Mar 3, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 27, 1988 | Aug 8, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Jul 2018 | 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 05-2007-9914 · Aug 9, 2007
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD980700538-DV2 · Aug 12, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD980700538-DV1 · Dec 24, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD980700538-LS1 · Dec 31, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD980700538-004 · Dec 12, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD980700538-002 · Dec 28, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD980700538-001 · Mar 25, 1988
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