SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,688 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 $379,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
636 E. 40TH ST.
HOLLAND, MI 49423
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- ALLEGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 5 · last Apr 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $379,000 · last Sep 5, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000410494
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 | 19,661 | — |
| 2016 | 22,202 | +13% |
| 2017 | 11,688 | -47% |
| 2018 | 13,106 | +12% |
| 2019 | 6,429 | -51% |
| 2020 | 8,967 | +39% |
| 2021 | 9,141 | +2% |
| 2022 | 8,587 | -6% |
| 2023 | 6,186 | -28% |
| 2024 | 4,465 | -28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 1,078 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,751 | 1,751 | — | — | 295,872 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,717 | 1,717 | — | — | 2,435 | |
| Cyclohexane | 506 | 506 | — | — | 1,274 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 161 | 161 | — | — | 4,826 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 144 | 144 | — | — | 5,502 | |
| Methanol | 127 | 127 | — | — | 441 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 35 | 35 | — | — | 752 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 21 | 21 | — | — | 6,875 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,107 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 840 | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 2,046 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 568 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,596 | 2,596 | — | — | 11,386 | |
| Toluene | 2,238 | 2,238 | — | — | 78,231 | |
| Cyclohexane | 561 | 561 | — | — | 4,124 | |
| Methanol | 329 | 329 | — | — | 3,038 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 200 | 200 | — | — | 18,047 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 192 | 192 | — | — | 21,806 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 36 | 36 | — | — | 2,192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 29 | 29 | — | — | 17,309 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,183 | |
| Cumene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 552 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 2,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,253 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,713 | 5,713 | — | — | 23,138 | |
| Toluene | 1,552 | 1,552 | — | — | 55,357 | |
| Cyclohexane | 547 | 547 | — | — | 3,748 | |
| Methanol | 343 | 343 | — | — | 3,164 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 193 | 193 | — | — | 17,888 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 157 | 157 | — | — | 15,825 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 44 | 44 | — | — | 24,217 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 33 | 33 | — | — | 2,078 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,536 | |
| Cumene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 628 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,393 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,092 | 4,092 | — | — | 15,001 | |
| Toluene | 2,446 | 2,446 | — | — | 72,070 | |
| Cyclohexane | 877 | 877 | — | — | 5,685 | |
| Methanol | 503 | 503 | — | — | 4,454 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 495 | 495 | — | — | 19,944 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 389 | 389 | — | — | 19,008 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 226 | 226 | — | — | 11,967 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 58 | 58 | — | — | 2,805 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 28 | 28 | — | — | 1,546 | |
| Naphthalene | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1,367 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,632 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 734 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,389 | 4,389 | — | — | 15,524 | |
| Toluene | 2,136 | 2,136 | — | — | 61,873 | |
| Cyclohexane | 930 | 930 | — | — | 5,732 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 527 | 527 | — | — | 20,954 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 453 | 453 | — | — | 22,227 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 212 | 212 | — | — | 4,807 | |
| Methanol | 147 | 147 | — | — | 1,380 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 86 | 86 | — | — | 3,413 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 60 | 60 | — | — | 2,808 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 27 | 27 | — | — | 860 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,462 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,101 | 5,101 | — | — | 26,412 | |
| Cyclohexane | 866 | 866 | — | — | 7,939 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 434 | 434 | — | — | 32,046 | |
| Cumene | 28 | 28 | — | — | 1,348 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 1,976 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,911 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,940 | 3,940 | — | — | 25,574 | |
| Toluene | 3,672 | 3,672 | — | — | 205,290 | |
| Methanol | 2,974 | 2,974 | — | — | 41,347 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,133 | 1,133 | — | — | 12,464 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 478 | 478 | — | — | 45,791 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 345 | 345 | — | — | 34,128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 213 | 213 | — | — | 15,402 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 187 | 187 | — | — | 4,155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 136 | 136 | — | — | 11,949 | |
| Cumene | 19 | 19 | — | — | 1,529 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 3,125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,595 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,522 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,113 | 4,113 | — | — | 15,859 | |
| Toluene | 3,741 | 3,741 | — | — | 123,303 | |
| Methanol | 1,452 | 1,452 | — | — | 11,451 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,213 | 1,213 | — | — | 7,810 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 458 | 458 | — | — | 26,661 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 294 | 294 | — | — | 4,122 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 212 | 212 | — | — | 3,122 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 205 | 205 | — | — | 14,948 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 546 | |
| Toluene | 9,603 | 9,603 | — | — | 161,229 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,983 | 5,983 | — | — | 11,316 | |
| Methanol | 4,520 | 4,520 | — | — | 19,088 | |
| Cyclohexane | 737 | 737 | — | — | 2,282 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 545 | 545 | — | — | 17,056 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 372 | 372 | — | — | 3,856 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 211 | 211 | — | — | 2,047 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 122 | 122 | — | — | 3,761 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 104 | 104 | — | — | 1,653 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 863 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 9,514 | 9,514 | — | — | 93,218 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,653 | 4,653 | — | — | 5,636 | |
| Methanol | 4,160 | 4,160 | — | — | 9,449 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 546 | 546 | — | — | 12,775 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 212 | 212 | — | — | 1,386 | |
| Cyclohexane | 210 | 210 | — | — | 436 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 164 | 164 | — | — | 2,566 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 1,732 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 100 | 100 | — | — | 581 |
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 | — | — | 4,749 | 77 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 1,105 | 2 |
| Methanol | — | — | 432 | 9 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 5,410 | 92 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 1,249 | 25 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 736 | 16 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 6,824 | 51 |
| Toluene | — | — | 295,538 | 334 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 2,430 | 5 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 1,078 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 25 |
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 338 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 767 | — |
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 51 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2,088 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 4,736 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 382 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 867 | — |
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 77 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,453 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 3,296 | — |
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 16 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 225 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 511 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 330 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 748 | — |
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 334 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | 7,732 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | 287,806 | — |
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 92 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,655 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 3,755 | — |
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 5 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 743 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 1,687 | — |
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 9 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | 132 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 300 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | HOLLAND BPW, HOLLAND |
| Toluene | — | HOLLAND BPW, HOLLAND |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 22, 2024 | Sep 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 22, 2024 | Sep 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 22, 2024 | Sep 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Nov 22, 2024 | Sep 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jun 23, 2022 | Sep 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jun 23, 2022 | Sep 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 23, 2022 | Sep 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2021 | Feb 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2021 | Feb 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2020 | Feb 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 14, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2019 | Feb 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 10, 2016 | May 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 10, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2016 | May 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 10, 2015 | May 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2015 | May 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 10, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | May 13, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | May 13, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Mar 21, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Mar 21, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 25, 2011 | Sep 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 25, 2011 | Sep 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 25, 2011 | Sep 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 25, 2011 | Sep 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Feb 25, 2011 | Sep 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Nov 23, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 14, 2005 | Jan 25, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 12, 2002 | Dec 31, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 24, 2002 | Jun 13, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 24, 2002 | Jun 13, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 1996 | May 24, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 30, 1989 | Dec 12, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 29, 1988 | Sep 22, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 1988 | Sep 22, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 1985 | Dec 19, 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.