PLASTIC OMNIUM AUTO EXTERIORS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,956 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
-
3241 HICKORY VALLEY RD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336390
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110064013035
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 | 682 | — |
| 2016 | 1,050 | +54% |
| 2017 | 1,956 | +86% |
| 2018 | 2,384 | +22% |
| 2020 | 1,083 | — |
| 2021 | 2,440 | +125% |
| 2022 | 2,454 | +1% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,763 | 1,763 | — | — | 14,729 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 353 | 353 | — | — | 14,729 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 338 | 338 | — | — | 14,729 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,728 | 1,728 | — | — | 12,099 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 376 | 376 | — | — | 12,099 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 336 | 336 | — | — | 12,099 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 803 | 803 | — | — | 1,864 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 169 | 169 | — | — | 10,675 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 111 | 111 | — | — | 97 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,236 | 1,236 | — | — | 9,741 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 803 | 803 | — | — | 1,478 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 345 | 345 | — | — | 2,404 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 891 | 891 | — | — | 9,901 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 812 | 812 | — | — | 1,527 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 253 | 253 | — | — | 2,446 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 649 | 649 | — | — | 11,600 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 227 | 227 | — | — | 700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 174 | 174 | — | — | 2,874 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 682 | 682 | — | — | 6,357 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 2,404 | 11,092 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,478 | 9,605 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 9,741 | 41,961 |
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 | — | — | 1,527 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 2,446 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 9,901 | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 4, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 21, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 21, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 21, 2024 | May 2, 2024 | 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.