Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FERRO GLASS & COLOR CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 383 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
-
251 W. WYLIE AVE.
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
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- WASHINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325181
- Inspections
- 4 · last May 12, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 6, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110000583100
How This Compares
#433
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#8,279
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.
2
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 (2015–2021)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 252 | — |
| 2016 | 325 | +29% |
| 2017 | 383 | +18% |
| 2018 | 379 | -1% |
| 2019 | 107 | -72% |
| 2020 | 13 | -88% |
| 2021 | 0 | -99% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 13 | 5 | 8 | — | 1 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 43 | 43 | — | — | 2 | |
| Zinc compounds | 39 | 15 | 24 | — | 0 | |
| Antimony compounds | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 0 | |
| Manganese compounds | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | |
| Copper compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1,760 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 705 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 121 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 178 | 178 | 0 | — | 11,030 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 75 | 75 | — | — | 3 | |
| Zinc compounds | 54 | 21 | 33 | — | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 22 | 15 | 7 | — | 11,653 | |
| Antimony compounds | 18 | 10 | 8 | — | 18 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 12 | 7 | 5 | — | 2,486 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 9 | 6 | 4 | — | 3,236 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 181 | 181 | 0 | — | 11,237 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 82 | 82 | — | — | 4 | |
| Zinc compounds | 57 | 22 | 35 | — | 0 | |
| Antimony compounds | 18 | 10 | 8 | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | 2,822 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 11 | 8 | 4 | — | 6,177 | |
| Nickel | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | 3,089 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 8 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 131 | 131 | 0 | — | 3,300 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 73 | 68 | 5 | — | 39,721 | |
| Zinc compounds | 48 | 17 | 31 | — | 11,601 | |
| Antimony compounds | 22 | 15 | 7 | — | 5,858 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 4,588 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 14 | 11 | 3 | — | 9,449 | |
| Manganese compounds | 9 | 6 | 3 | — | 7,214 | |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 5 | 3 | — | 8,529 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 217 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 94 | 89 | 5 | — | 25,221 | |
| Zinc compounds | 42 | 20 | 22 | — | 10,833 | |
| Antimony compounds | 29 | 24 | 5 | — | 4,767 | |
| Copper compounds | 24 | 19 | 5 | — | 7,426 | |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 5 | 14 | — | 6,740 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 17 | 12 | 5 | — | 2,184 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 1 | 8 | — | 11 | |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | 4,164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 5,667 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 351 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 0 | — | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 11,030 | — | — |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 2,486 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 11,653 | — | — |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 4 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 11,237 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 4 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Zinc compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 2,822 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Copper compounds | — | 6,177 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nickel | 3,089 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 7 | WASHINGTON E WASH STP, WASHINGTON |
| Copper compounds | 5 | WASHINGTON E WASH STP, WASHINGTON |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | WASHINGTON E WASH STP, WASHINGTON |
| Manganese compounds | 4 | WASHINGTON E WASH STP, WASHINGTON |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | WASHINGTON E WASH STP, WASHINGTON |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 11 | WASHINGTON E WASH STP, WASHINGTON |
| Zinc compounds | 9 | WASHINGTON E WASH STP, WASHINGTON |
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 | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Mar 3, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 1, 2018 | May 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 2010 | May 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 8, 2010 | May 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 2008 | Jan 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 1994 | Sep 2, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 1994 | Sep 2, 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD041731670-001 · Sep 20, 2018
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD041731670-100 · Aug 6, 2010
$9,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD041731670-101 · Mar 11, 2010
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