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FIRESTONE POLYMERS LLC - LAKE CHARLES FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,706,619 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 $6,700,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1801 HWY 108 E
SULPHUR, LA 70665
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- CALCASIEU County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325212
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jan 28, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $6,700,000 · last Feb 8, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110041921935
How This Compares
#12
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#68
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
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-99% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,468,300 | — |
| 2016 | 3,115,918 | +26% |
| 2017 | 2,706,619 | -13% |
| 2018 | 1,346,295 | -50% |
| 2019 | 156,118 | -88% |
| 2020 | 83,309 | -47% |
| 2021 | 58,579 | -30% |
| 2022 | 58,245 | -1% |
| 2023 | 25,664 | -56% |
| 2024 | 24,010 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 12,298 | 11,700 | — | 598 | 197,247 | |
| Styrene | 6,514 | 6,500 | — | 14 | 843,037 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 5,198 | 5,160 | — | 38 | 586,303 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | 2,298 | |
| n-Hexane | 10,629 | 10,600 | — | 29 | 162,200 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 7,902 | 7,900 | — | 2 | 1,204,211 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 5,103 | 5,100 | — | 3 | 708,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 2,030 | 2,020 | — | 10 | 124,750 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 21,897 | 21,800 | — | 97 | 120,110 | |
| Styrene | 16,349 | 16,300 | — | 49 | 897,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 15,246 | 15,210 | — | 36 | 53,590 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 4,753 | 4,520 | — | 233 | 1,400,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 29,994 | 29,700 | — | 294 | 137,898 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 11,739 | 11,400 | — | 339 | 1,532,139 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 10,203 | 10,200 | — | 3 | 897,366 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 6,641 | 6,598 | — | 43 | 49,240 | |
| Toluene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 22,299 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | 10,050 | |
| n-Hexane | 35,413 | 35,400 | — | 13 | 160,121 | |
| Cyclohexane | 32,718 | 32,700 | — | 18 | 386,151 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 8,070 | 8,000 | — | 70 | 1,445,247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 7,101 | 7,100 | — | 1 | 510,469 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 32,285 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 156,118 | 156,000 | — | 118 | 26,200 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,085,300 | 1,083,000 | — | 2,300 | 30,900 | |
| Styrene | 169,402 | 169,400 | — | 2 | 711,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 76,463 | 76,410 | — | 53 | 180,066 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 15,130 | 15,000 | — | 130 | 2,100,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,260,000 | 2,260,000 | — | — | 450,960 | |
| Cyclohexane | 296,300 | 296,300 | — | — | 44,360 | |
| Styrene | 132,619 | 132,600 | — | 19 | 790,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 17,700 | 17,700 | — | — | 3,300,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,610,000 | 2,610,000 | — | — | 660,000 | |
| Cyclohexane | 287,000 | 287,000 | — | — | 46,400 | |
| Styrene | 152,918 | 152,900 | — | 18 | 800,710 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 66,000 | 66,000 | — | — | 2,700,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,070,000 | 2,070,000 | — | — | 1,917,000 | |
| Styrene | 140,000 | 140,000 | — | — | 750,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 139,000 | 139,000 | — | — | 2,700,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 119,300 | 119,300 | — | — | 190,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | 112,897 | 197,247 | 148,343 |
| Styrene | — | — | 843,037 | 10,034 |
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | 330 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | 588,399 | 7,188 | 27,887 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 119,484 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 77,740 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 23 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | — | 3 | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | — | 7,185 | — |
|
EQUISTAR CHEMICALS CHANNELVIEW COMPLEX
CHANNELVIEW, TX
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | 579,115 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Styrene | — | — | 5,472 | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
Styrene | — | — | 837,565 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Jul 31, 2014 | Nov 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 18, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 28, 2008 | Oct 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jan 31, 2008 | Oct 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 2, 2007 | Oct 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 30, 2007 | Oct 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Sep 30, 2002 | Oct 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 16, 2002 | Oct 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jul 13, 2002 | Oct 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 27, 2002 | Oct 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Dec 18, 2001 | Oct 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 18, 2001 | Dec 18, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 2001 | Jun 18, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 7, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | May 23, 2000 | Oct 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 23, 2000 | Oct 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 17, 1999 | Oct 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Aug 17, 1999 | Oct 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 17, 1999 | Oct 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Aug 17, 1999 | Oct 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Aug 17, 1999 | Oct 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 16, 1999 | Aug 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 1996 | Jan 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 12, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 11, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 14, 1994 | Jan 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 9, 1993 | Oct 18, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 9, 1993 | Oct 18, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 30, 1990 | Feb 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 17, 1990 | Aug 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 17, 1990 | Aug 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 16, 1989 | Apr 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 466.54 kg/d | 306.90 | +52% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 450.63 kg/d | 306.90 | +47% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 379.55 kg/d | 204.75 | +85% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,221.84 kg/d | 306.90 | +298% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 584.02 kg/d | 306.90 | +90% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 445.61 kg/d | 306.90 | +45% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 438.29 kg/d | 306.90 | +43% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 694.62 kg/d | 580.21 | +20% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 351.40 kg/d | 306.90 | +14% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 544.35 kg/d | 306.90 | +77% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 736.39 kg/d | 580.21 | +27% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 427.67 kg/d | 306.90 | +39% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 748.19 kg/d | 306.90 | +144% | Jan 2020 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 06-2018-3401 · Feb 8, 2022
$3,350,000
Judicial
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601357399 · Feb 8, 2022
$3,350,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAWE160006 · Oct 18, 2016
$8,500
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN1300773 · Nov 4, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2013-3546 · Sep 30, 2013
$13,300
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAWE090059 · Oct 26, 2010
$6,400
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00018844 · May 29, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008073439-307 · Jun 6, 2002
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00002295 · May 25, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008073439-378 · Dec 21, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0862 · Sep 6, 1998
$2,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008073439-AMM · Aug 20, 1998
FACILITY APPEALED
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008073439-402 · Nov 7, 1996
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N127 · May 3, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N087 · Jan 11, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008073439-305 · Sep 16, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N240 · May 24, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008073439-601 · Feb 25, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008073439-003 · Jul 6, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008073439-001 · Nov 2, 1989
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