Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PPG INDUSTRIES, BARBERTON
Quick Summary
- •Released 77,534 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 $17,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4829 FAIRLAND ROAD
BARBERTON, OH 44203
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- SUMMIT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 10 · last Sep 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $17,500 · last Sep 22, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000388508
How This Compares
#79
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#1,287
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
12
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)
+19% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 78,020 | — |
| 2016 | 106,993 | +37% |
| 2017 | 77,534 | -28% |
| 2018 | 80,026 | +3% |
| 2019 | 10,881 | -86% |
| 2020 | 84,864 | +680% |
| 2021 | 100,346 | +18% |
| 2022 | 136,761 | +36% |
| 2023 | 91,470 | -33% |
| 2024 | 92,946 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 69,653 | 69,653 | — | — | 34,706 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 8,780 | 8,780 | — | — | 295,093 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 7,891 | 913 | 6,978 | — | 227,671 | |
| Methanol | 5,811 | 5,811 | — | — | 137,680 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 590 | 33 | 557 | — | 69,917 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 197 | 197 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Phosgene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosgene | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 77,800 | 77,800 | — | — | 34,701 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 8,000 | 8,000 | — | — | 227,000 | |
| Methanol | 4,580 | 4,580 | — | — | 91,000 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 834 | 834 | — | — | 190,779 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 191 | 191 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 42 | 42 | — | — | 49,170 | |
| Chlorine | 23 | 23 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 121,111 | 121,111 | — | — | 44,807 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 9,620 | 9,620 | — | — | 229,424 | |
| Methanol | 4,801 | 4,801 | — | — | 77,449 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 911 | 911 | — | — | 241,227 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 229 | 229 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 51 | 51 | — | — | 102,966 | |
| Chlorine | 38 | 38 | — | — | — | |
| Phosgene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 82,974 | 82,974 | — | — | 49,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 11,184 | 11,184 | — | — | 336,200 | |
| Methanol | 4,592 | 4,592 | — | — | 102,885 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 1,003 | 1,003 | — | — | 372,001 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 299 | 299 | — | — | 129,312 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 252 | 252 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | |
| Phosgene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 99 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosgene | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 71,495 | 71,495 | — | — | 24,414 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 9,222 | 9,222 | — | — | 173,052 | |
| Methanol | 2,850 | 2,850 | — | — | 58,674 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 764 | 764 | — | — | 255,681 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 324 | 324 | — | — | 47,212 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 190 | 190 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 9,739 | 9,739 | — | — | 105,961 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 1,114 | 1,114 | — | — | 340,820 | |
| Chlorine | 28 | 28 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 72,303 | 72,303 | — | — | 36,868 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,175 | 6,175 | — | — | 81,256 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 1,116 | 1,116 | — | — | 357,467 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 261 | 261 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 145 | 145 | — | — | 182,275 | |
| Chlorine | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Phosgene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 72,261 | 72,261 | — | — | 36,189 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,761 | 3,761 | — | — | 80,803 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 1,079 | 1,079 | — | — | 336,682 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 257 | 257 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 150 | 150 | — | — | 240,489 | |
| Chlorine | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Phosgene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 105,486 | 105,486 | — | — | 33,468 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl alcohol | 1,075 | 1,075 | — | — | 280,973 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 257 | 257 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 148 | 148 | — | — | 190,851 | |
| Chlorine | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Phosgene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 22 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 76,545 | 76,545 | — | — | 35,313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl alcohol | 1,048 | 1,048 | — | — | 218,936 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 265 | 265 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 137 | 137 | — | — | 180,652 | |
| Chlorine | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Phosgene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 137,680 |
| Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | 227,671 |
| Phosgene | — | — | — | 650 |
| Toluene | — | 48,009 | — | 247,084 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 30,966 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 5,200 |
| Trichloroethylene | — | 3,623,388 | — | 34,707 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 69,503 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | 11 |
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ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 34,706 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Phosgene | — | — | — | 17 |
|
AURIS NOBLE LLC
AKRON, OH
|
Toluene | — | 48,009 | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 247,084 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 137,680 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 69,917 | BARBERTON WPCF, BARBERTON |
| Allyl alcohol | 226,892 | BARBERTON WPCF, BARBERTON |
| Trichloroethylene | 0 | BARBERTON WPCF, BARBERTON |
| Phosgene | 0 | BARBERTON WPCF, BARBERTON |
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 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 21, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jun 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 11, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 17, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 16, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 17, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 15, 2019 | May 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 15, 2019 | May 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 12, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 12, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 12, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 12, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 12, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 29, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 22, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 26, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 2, 2011 | Jun 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 10, 2010 | Jun 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 15, 2009 | Jun 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2008 | Aug 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 4, 2007 | May 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 23, 2006 | Jun 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 23, 2006 | Jun 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 21, 2005 | Sep 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2005 | Jun 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 21, 2005 | Jun 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2005 | Sep 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 21, 2005 | Sep 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 18, 2004 | Aug 11, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 18, 2004 | Aug 11, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 18, 2004 | Aug 11, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 20, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 20, 2003 | Sep 30, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 13, 2003 | Apr 13, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jan 15, 2002 | Jan 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Jan 23, 2001 | Feb 9, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jan 23, 2001 | Feb 9, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 1998 | Jul 28, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 17, 1996 | Sep 24, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 6, 1996 | Jul 16, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | May 26, 1995 | Jul 31, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 1994 | Jul 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 22, 1994 | Aug 25, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 26, 1994 | Jul 19, 1994 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1996-0341
$0
Director-Division Warning Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004198917-032 · Mar 24, 2026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004198917-031 · Aug 20, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2023-9916 · Sep 22, 2023
$8,750
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601985602 · Sep 24, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601985611 · Sep 20, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004198917-030 · Jun 13, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601852230 · May 3, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601812902 · Apr 17, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601535194 · Aug 30, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601535191 · Aug 30, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004198917-029 · Jul 3, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601181428 · Sep 20, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601181427 · Sep 19, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600749926 · Jul 1, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2016-5019 · Apr 13, 2016
$137,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2016-5002 · Nov 11, 2015
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600364590 · Sep 22, 2015
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600364594 · Sep 17, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004198917-028 · Jun 29, 2011
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