Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
HANDYTUBE CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,275 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
-
124 VEPCO BLVD
CAMDEN, DE 19934
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- KENT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331210
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110041997961
How This Compares
#26
of 45 TRI reporters in DE
#6,807
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-4% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,856 | — |
| 2016 | 3,848 | -0% |
| 2017 | 1,275 | -67% |
| 2018 | 1,313 | +3% |
| 2019 | 4,420 | +237% |
| 2020 | 5,834 | +32% |
| 2021 | 2,570 | -56% |
| 2022 | 3,990 | +55% |
| 2023 | 4,479 | +12% |
| 2024 | 3,685 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 3,234 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 35,679 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 44,277 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 3,685 | 3,685 | — | — | 11,802 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 60,601 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 4,533 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 47,062 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 4,479 | 4,479 | — | — | 8,969 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 11,962 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 117,503 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 132,254 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 3,990 | 3,990 | — | — | 8,905 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 81,917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 6,951 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 72,441 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 2,570 | 2,570 | — | — | 11,742 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 6,419 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 68,757 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 85,595 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 5,834 | 5,834 | — | — | 11,968 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 39,771 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 3,773 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 43,311 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 4,420 | 4,420 | — | — | 8,965 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 35,211 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 3,535 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 35,287 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 1,313 | 1,313 | — | — | 10,295 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 35,667 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 3,693 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 32,557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 1,275 | 1,275 | — | — | 10,323 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 35,270 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 35,186 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 3,534 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 3,848 | 3,848 | — | — | 10,572 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 33,164 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 3,476 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 30,831 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 3,856 | 3,856 | — | — | 8,445 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 35,316 | — | — |
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 11,802 |
| Manganese | — | 3,203 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 43,743 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEE COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Chromium | 363 | — | — | — |
|
UNITED SCRAP METAL INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Chromium | — | 35,316 | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Manganese | 31 | — | — | — |
|
UNITED SCRAP METAL INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Manganese | — | 3,203 | — | — |
|
UNITED SCRAP METAL INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Nickel | — | 43,743 | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Nickel | 534 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 4,219 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 5,914 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 1,669 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | — | ROSS INCINERATION SREVICES INC, GRAFTON |
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 |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 13, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 13, 2024 | Feb 13, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 13, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 13, 2024 | May 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 13, 2024 | May 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 3, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 3, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 3, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 3, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2016 | Jul 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 26, 2016 | Jul 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 26, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 26, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 22, 2012 | Jun 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 22, 2012 | Jun 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 2012 | Jun 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 22, 2012 | Jun 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 22, 2012 | Jun 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 2, 2010 | Mar 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 2, 2010 | Mar 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 2, 2010 | Feb 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 2, 2010 | Feb 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 16, 2007 | Jun 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 16, 2007 | Jun 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2007 | Mar 16, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 8, 2004 | Dec 16, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 2004 | Dec 16, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 8, 2004 | Dec 16, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 8, 2004 | Dec 16, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 3, 2000 | Aug 22, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 3, 2000 | Aug 22, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 1994 | Apr 20, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 11, 1994 | Apr 20, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 1992 | Oct 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 19, 1992 | Oct 4, 1992 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603804876 · Nov 3, 2023
DE NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DED980537781-001 · Jan 11, 2019
DE NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DED980537781-000 · Sep 4, 1992
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