Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DART POLYMERS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 46,997 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
-
2400 HARBOR ROAD
OWENSBORO, KY 42301
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- DAVIESS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 8 · last Aug 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 24, 1997
- Registry ID
- 110000380793
How This Compares
#69
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#1,744
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
4
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)
0% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 51,608 | — |
| 2016 | 52,153 | +1% |
| 2017 | 46,997 | -10% |
| 2018 | 43,942 | -7% |
| 2019 | 483 | -99% |
| 2020 | 48,754 | +9994% |
| 2021 | 64,405 | +32% |
| 2022 | 52,450 | -19% |
| 2023 | 48,473 | -8% |
| 2024 | 51,676 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 48,536 | 48,536 | — | — | 567,459 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,129 | 3,129 | — | — | 569,277 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 46,088 | 46,088 | — | — | 319,240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,373 | 2,373 | — | — | 316,652 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 50,627 | 50,627 | — | — | 589,910 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,813 | 1,813 | — | — | 596,770 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 62,456 | 51,886 | 10,570 | — | 604,670 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,938 | 1,938 | — | — | 597,570 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 46,800 | 46,800 | — | — | 585,810 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,942 | 1,942 | — | — | 590,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 483 | 483 | — | — | 711,956 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 43,548 | 43,548 | — | — | 599,890 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 382 | 382 | — | — | 603,629 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 46,558 | 46,558 | — | — | 745,420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 427 | 427 | — | — | 750,060 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 51,700 | 51,700 | — | — | 565,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 440 | 440 | — | — | 562,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 51,220 | 51,220 | — | — | 566,320 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 375 | 375 | — | — | 557,550 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | 560,170 | 9,107 |
| Styrene | — | — | 560,171 | 7,288 |
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- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 8,792 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 560,170 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 315 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 7,288 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Styrene | — | — | 560,171 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | RWRA MAX RHOADS WWTP, OWENSBORO |
| Styrene | — | RWRA MAX RHOADS WWTP, OWENSBORO |
| Ethylbenzene | — | RWRA MAX RHOADS WWTP, OWENSBORO |
| Zinc compounds | — | RWRA MAX RHOADS WWTP, OWENSBORO |
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 | Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 5, 2023 | Aug 29, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 23, 2021 | Nov 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 10, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Mar 10, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 19, 2014 | May 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 19, 2014 | May 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 15, 2011 | Dec 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 1, 2007 | Sep 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 20, 2004 | Feb 13, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 25, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 25, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 25, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2000 | Mar 23, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2000 | Mar 23, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 27, 1996 | May 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 1996 | May 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 1996 | Mar 14, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 1994 | Feb 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 1994 | Jul 19, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 1994 | Jul 19, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 21, 1992 | Feb 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 21, 1992 | Dec 2, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 13, 1992 | Feb 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 13, 1992 | Dec 31, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 13, 1992 | Oct 15, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 13, 1992 | Nov 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 13, 1992 | Nov 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 7, 1989 | May 11, 1990 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +32% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.70 mg/L | 10.00 | +467% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.10 mg/L | 15.00 | +74% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +278% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +161% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +83% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +63% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Jun 2015 | Open |
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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD038911632-001 · Jan 30, 2002
Judicial
· Case 04-1994-0475 · Jan 24, 1997
$10,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD038911632-000 · Oct 21, 1992
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