TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ST GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS
Quick Summary
- •Released 421 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
717 PLANTATION ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326112
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 30, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000309210
How This Compares
#137
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#8,198
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
+55% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 676 | — |
| 2016 | 480 | -29% |
| 2017 | 421 | -12% |
| 2018 | 99 | -76% |
| 2020 | 41 | — |
| 2021 | 46 | +12% |
| 2022 | 37 | -20% |
| 2023 | 961 | +2497% |
| 2024 | 1,051 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,899 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 320 | 320 | — | — | 1,391 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 231 | 231 | — | — | 975 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 438 | 438 | — | — | 3,824 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 287 | 287 | — | — | 1,223 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 236 | 236 | — | — | 956 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,178 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,231 | |
| Toluene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 3,904 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 19 | 19 | — | — | 826 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 17 | 17 | — | — | 999 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,302 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 29 | 29 | — | — | 673 | |
| Toluene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2,691 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 39 | 39 | — | — | 1,320 | |
| Toluene | 37 | 37 | — | — | 5,280 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1,480 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 421 | 421 | — | — | 5,299 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 480 | 480 | — | — | 6,030 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 676 | 676 | — | — | 3,353 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 15,543 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 37,118 | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 21,491 | — |
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 OF BRAINTREE INC
BRAINTREE, MA
|
Toluene | 3,899 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BRAINTREE INC
BRAINTREE, MA
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,391 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BRAINTREE INC
BRAINTREE, MA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 975 | — | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 21, 2012 | May 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 28, 2006 | Jun 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2006 | Jun 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2006 | Jun 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 1991 | Jul 3, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 1991 | Jul 3, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 14, 1989 | Jan 11, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 14, 1986 | Apr 16, 1987 | 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-MAD001128115-001 · Oct 30, 2013
$1,730
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128115-000 · May 10, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128115-4 · May 10, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128115-009 · Dec 8, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128115-003 · Oct 24, 1986
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