Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,489 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 $4,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1296 NW 3RD ST
KALAMA, WA 98625
View on map ↗ - County
- COWLITZ County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 9 · last Jul 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,000 · last Jan 7, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000490816
How This Compares
#77
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#4,094
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.
11
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
+68% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,417 | — |
| 2016 | 13,159 | +6% |
| 2017 | 9,489 | -28% |
| 2018 | 17,516 | +85% |
| 2019 | 12 | -100% |
| 2020 | 14,772 | +127793% |
| 2021 | 15,280 | +3% |
| 2022 | 50,088 | +228% |
| 2023 | 35,209 | -30% |
| 2024 | 20,870 | -41% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 14,110 | 14,087 | 23 | — | 15,160 | |
| Methanol | 4,022 | 4,022 | — | — | 3,402 | |
| Benzene | 1,605 | 1,602 | 4 | — | 10,894 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 636 | 636 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 428 | 428 | — | — | 4,902 | |
| Copper compounds | 40 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 1,927 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 27 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 2,504 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 27,069 | 27,030 | 39 | — | 21,774 | |
| Benzene | 3,834 | 3,828 | 6 | — | 14,571 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,127 | 2,127 | — | — | 2,969 | |
| Biphenyl | 1,345 | 1,345 | — | — | 8,523 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 725 | 725 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 67 | 57 | 8 | 1 | 2,667 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 41 | 23 | 18 | 0 | 3,350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 32,752 | 32,752 | — | — | 29,070 | |
| Benzene | 8,818 | 8,818 | — | — | 16,974 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,877 | 5,877 | — | — | 59 | |
| Ammonia | 2,252 | 814 | 1,438 | — | 545 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 175 | 175 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 161 | 161 | — | — | 2,736 | |
| Copper compounds | 34 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 2,776 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1,528 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 10,331 | 10,331 | — | — | 22,970 | |
| Benzene | 3,011 | 3,011 | — | — | 14,625 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1,121 | 1,121 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 368 | 368 | — | — | 4,445 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 296 | 296 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 75 | 75 | — | — | 28 | |
| Copper compounds | 53 | 47 | 5 | 1 | 2,425 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 25 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 2,416 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 10,906 | 10,906 | — | — | 15,111 | |
| Benzene | 2,487 | 2,487 | — | — | 10,711 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 911 | 911 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 249 | 249 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 144 | 144 | — | — | 2,806 | |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 6,028 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 24 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 2,072 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 15 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 15 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 12,438 | 12,438 | — | — | 20,313 | |
| Benzene | 2,552 | 2,552 | — | — | 12,015 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1,307 | 1,307 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 953 | 953 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 108 | 108 | — | — | 3,053 | |
| Copper compounds | 102 | 92 | 10 | 0 | 5,912 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 42 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 3,041 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 17 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 6,172 | 6,172 | — | — | 8,468 | |
| Benzene | 2,044 | 2,044 | — | — | 5,216 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 945 | 945 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 123 | 123 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 95 | 95 | — | — | 1,579 | |
| Copper compounds | 67 | 63 | 4 | 0 | 6,414 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 36 | 25 | 11 | 0 | 2,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 67 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 9,293 | 9,293 | — | — | 5,428 | |
| Benzene | 2,702 | 2,702 | — | — | 3,524 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 717 | 717 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 179 | — | 179 | 0 | 2,771 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 153 | 153 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 65 | 0 | 64 | 1 | 5,221 | |
| Biphenyl | 44 | 44 | — | — | 3,723 | |
| Methanol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 15 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 8,498 | 8,498 | — | — | 11,704 | |
| Benzene | 2,412 | 2,412 | — | — | 8,868 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1,195 | 1,195 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 139 | 139 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 84 | 79 | 5 | 0 | 6,982 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 41 | 31 | 10 | 0 | 2,879 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 26 | 26 | — | — | 2,000 | |
| Methanol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 26 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 792,867 |
| Methanol | — | 304,726 | 31,876 | 209,393 |
| Biphenyl | — | — | 44,503 | 4,902 |
| Benzene | — | — | 600,869 | 20,993 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 30 |
| Toluene | — | — | 516,926 | 22,870 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 12,478 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 2,683 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 205 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 16 |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC. - TACOMA FACILITY
TACOMA, WA
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 3,159 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Methanol | 22 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 6,464 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 1,272 |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC. - TACOMA FACILITY
TACOMA, WA
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 3,159 |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES
PARKER, AZ
|
Biphenyl | — | — | — | 5 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Biphenyl | — | — | — | 3,463 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Biphenyl | — | — | — | 1,434 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Cobalt compounds | 1,332 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cobalt compounds | 197 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Cobalt compounds | 654 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Cobalt compounds | 320 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Copper compounds | 49 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Copper compounds | 850 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Copper compounds | 884 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Copper compounds | 144 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 27, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 26, 2024 | May 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 26, 2024 | Oct 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 26, 2024 | May 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jun 26, 2024 | May 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2024 | Apr 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jun 26, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 26, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 29, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 29, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 5, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Proces Vents | Oct 5, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Oct 5, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 5, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 30, 2020 | Aug 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 18, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 9, 2019 | Apr 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 9, 2019 | Apr 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 9, 2019 | Jan 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 9, 2019 | Apr 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 9, 2019 | Apr 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 9, 2019 | Apr 18, 2019 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.50 kg/d | 51.76 | +99,999% | Oct 2024 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604354317 · Feb 6, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604354250 · Jan 27, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604354297 · Jan 22, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604354237 · Jan 22, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604255799 · Jan 22, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604255779 · Jan 16, 2025
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WA-793518 · Jan 7, 2025
$4,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604255782 · Jun 25, 2024
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD092899574-002 · Oct 5, 2020
$121,478
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2020-0183 · Oct 5, 2020
$121,478
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WA-786174 · Jun 4, 2019
$500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2014-0088 · May 27, 2014
$18,340
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD092899574-001 · Sep 11, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2006-0268 · May 19, 2006
$56,995
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2001-0241 · Jan 18, 2002
$36,095
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2000-0170 · Aug 24, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD092899574-000 · May 18, 1998
Judicial
· Case 10-1992-0226 · Mar 31, 1997
$555,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD092899574-008 · Sep 30, 1987
$18,400
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD092899574-006 · Jun 3, 1986
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