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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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County
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

#141 of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#3,694 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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) -77% overall
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.

WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MID006020929-002 · Sep 5, 2025
$112,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2025-9924 · Sep 5, 2025
$112,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2024-5078 · Sep 20, 2024
$154,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2024-5061 · Sep 13, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3602036624 · Oct 14, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2019-0081 · Mar 27, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2013-7187 · Feb 19, 2013
$62,450
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MID006020929-001 · Dec 28, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MID006020929-005 · Apr 29, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MID006020929-004 · Dec 27, 1989

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