TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SILGAN CONTAINERS MANUFACTURING CORPORA
Quick Summary
- •Released 20,834 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
-
2501 165TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46320
View on map ↗ - County
- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332431
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 22, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 2, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110000397972
How This Compares
#170
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#2,776
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)
+164% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14,991 | — |
| 2016 | 13,909 | -7% |
| 2017 | 20,834 | +50% |
| 2018 | 24,157 | +16% |
| 2019 | 23,369 | -3% |
| 2020 | 57,848 | +148% |
| 2021 | 61,063 | +6% |
| 2022 | 37,821 | -38% |
| 2023 | 44,757 | +18% |
| 2024 | 39,650 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | 6,800 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7,500 | 7,500 | — | — | 6,190 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7,200 | 7,200 | — | — | 2,840 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,700 | 3,700 | — | — | 1,570 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | 1,229 | |
| Toluene | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | 755 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 403 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 550 | 550 | — | — | 265 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,689 | 14,689 | — | — | 10,206 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8,627 | 8,627 | — | — | 4,325 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,232 | 8,232 | — | — | 9,165 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,163 | 4,163 | — | — | 2,365 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,860 | 3,860 | — | — | 1,702 | |
| Toluene | 3,044 | 3,044 | — | — | 959 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,475 | 1,475 | — | — | 514 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 667 | 667 | — | — | 333 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,650 | 9,650 | — | — | 7,143 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,928 | 8,928 | — | — | 5,254 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,737 | 6,737 | — | — | 3,594 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,518 | 3,518 | — | — | 754 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,990 | 2,990 | — | — | 1,530 | |
| Toluene | 2,789 | 2,789 | — | — | 1,269 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,716 | 2,716 | — | — | 1,636 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 493 | 493 | — | — | 240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 21,691 | 21,691 | — | — | 8,811 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15,393 | 15,393 | — | — | 5,212 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10,278 | 10,278 | — | — | 3,116 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,411 | 4,411 | — | — | 1,182 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,283 | 4,283 | — | — | 1,117 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,672 | 2,672 | — | — | 656 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,616 | 1,616 | — | — | 395 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 719 | 719 | — | — | 204 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 22,776 | 22,776 | — | — | 13,951 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10,182 | 10,182 | — | — | 3,752 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,772 | 9,772 | — | — | 3,473 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,750 | 4,750 | — | — | 1,225 | |
| Toluene | 4,391 | 4,391 | — | — | 1,132 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,723 | 2,723 | — | — | 702 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,553 | 2,553 | — | — | 658 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 701 | 701 | — | — | 181 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 9,970 | 9,970 | — | — | 8,920 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,196 | 4,196 | — | — | 2,886 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,116 | 4,116 | — | — | 3,104 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,700 | 1,700 | — | — | 1,102 | |
| Toluene | 1,378 | 1,378 | — | — | 894 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 903 | 903 | — | — | 586 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 829 | 829 | — | — | 542 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 277 | 277 | — | — | 180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 10,102 | 10,102 | — | — | 11,428 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,489 | 4,489 | — | — | 4,184 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,443 | 4,443 | — | — | 4,455 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,567 | 1,567 | — | — | 1,415 | |
| Toluene | 1,478 | 1,478 | — | — | 1,337 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,035 | 1,035 | — | — | 935 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 840 | 840 | — | — | 758 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 203 | 203 | — | — | 205 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 9,350 | 9,350 | — | — | 8,881 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,191 | 4,191 | — | — | 2,568 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,742 | 3,742 | — | — | 2,696 | |
| Toluene | 1,007 | 1,007 | — | — | 585 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 792 | 792 | — | — | 450 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 740 | 740 | — | — | 741 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 661 | 661 | — | — | 384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 177 | 177 | — | — | 131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 174 | 174 | — | — | 103 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,747 | 5,747 | — | — | 22,528 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,768 | 2,768 | — | — | 8,391 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,541 | 2,541 | — | — | 7,031 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 929 | 929 | — | — | 2,552 | |
| Toluene | 716 | 716 | — | — | 1,811 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 574 | 574 | — | — | 1,452 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 447 | 447 | — | — | 1,130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 96 | 96 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 91 | 91 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,697 | 5,697 | — | — | 12,404 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,021 | 4,021 | — | — | 6,531 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,635 | 1,635 | — | — | 2,974 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,310 | 1,310 | — | — | 1,621 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,103 | 1,103 | — | — | 1,291 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 989 | 989 | — | — | 1,158 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 236 | 236 | — | — | 374 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 403 | 36,000 |
| Toluene | — | — | 755 | 75,000 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,229 | 80,000 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 2,840 | 180,000 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,570 | 91,000 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 6,190 | 180,000 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 6,800 | 420,000 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 265 | 14,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 29 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,200 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Toluene | — | — | 730 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 25 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,100 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 5,700 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 260 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 5 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 390 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 13 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 2,400 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 440 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 5,600 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 590 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,300 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 270 | — |
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 11, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 8, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 29, 2018 | Jun 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 29, 2018 | Jun 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 13, 2010 | Nov 17, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 13, 2010 | Nov 17, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 13, 2010 | Nov 17, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 13, 2010 | Nov 17, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 1998 | Jul 21, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Sep 7, 1994 | Jan 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 1994 | Mar 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 14, 1992 | Sep 20, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 31, 1986 | May 2, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 1985 | May 2, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 8, 1985 | Mar 26, 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.
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005449525-006 · Aug 13, 2021
Judicial
· Case HQ-2006-6006 · Aug 2, 2010
Judicial
· Case 05-2006-9515 · Aug 2, 2010
$219,000
Judicial
· Case 05-1993-1532 · Jul 10, 1997
Judicial
· Case 05-1997-0483 · Jul 10, 1997
$330,632
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1996-0304 · Jul 9, 1997
$39,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1997-0827 · Jul 9, 1997
$20,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005449525-005 · Feb 8, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005449525-004 · Jun 28, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005449525-003 · Sep 28, 1993
$1,800,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005449525-002 · Aug 20, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005449525-001 · Apr 17, 1986
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