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Quick Summary
- •Released 104 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
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1241 PARK STREET
PALMER, MA 01069
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- HAMPDEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331221
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 10, 2000
- Registry ID
- 110000495937
How This Compares
#168
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#9,759
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-73% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 241 | — |
| 2016 | 104 | -57% |
| 2017 | 104 | 0% |
| 2018 | 104 | 0% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 106 | — |
| 2021 | 106 | 0% |
| 2022 | 106 | 0% |
| 2023 | 106 | 0% |
| 2024 | 66 | -38% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 6,077 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 12,087 | |
| Nitric acid | 66 | 66 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 45,892 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 6,993 | |
| Nitric acid | 106 | 106 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 30,595 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 5,187 | |
| Nitric acid | 106 | 106 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 30,594 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 5,147 | |
| Nitric acid | 106 | 106 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 30,847 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 6,647 | |
| Nitric acid | 106 | 106 | — | — | — |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 30,492 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 6,043 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 104 | 104 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 6,177 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 22,843 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 104 | 104 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 45,789 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 6,208 | |
| Nitric acid | 104 | 104 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 30,357 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 9,727 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 241 | 241 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 10 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 10,878 |
| Chromium | — | 3,339 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 9,095 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Chromium | 295 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium | 11 | — | — | — |
|
FITCHBURG WESTMINSTER LANDFILL
WESTMINSTER, MA
|
Chromium | 2,425 | — | — | — |
|
SULLIVAN WM F CO INC
HOLYOKE, MA
|
Chromium | — | 3,339 | — | — |
|
FITCHBURG WESTMINSTER LANDFILL
WESTMINSTER, MA
|
Lead | — | 10 | — | — |
|
SULLIVAN WM F CO INC
HOLYOKE, MA
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 7 | PALMER WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, PALMER (THREE RIVERS) |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12,087 | PALMER WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, PALMER (THREE RIVERS) |
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: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 10, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 24, 2004 | Oct 29, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 28, 1989 | Mar 14, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 26, 1986 | Nov 14, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 1985 | Oct 8, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 3, 1985 | Jul 19, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 1985 | May 3, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 20, 1984 | Oct 3, 1985 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001113588-001 · Aug 25, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2006-9005 · Dec 12, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2000-0254 · Dec 10, 2000
$1,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001113588-020 · Jan 5, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001113588-015 · Sep 3, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001113588-005 · May 8, 1985
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001113588-003 · Mar 22, 1985
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