TNEMEC COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,598 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $174,680 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2300 EDGEWATER AVE.
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
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- BALTIMORE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 12, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $174,680 · last Jan 10, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000339820
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,327 | — |
| 2016 | 10,445 | +1% |
| 2017 | 8,598 | -18% |
| 2018 | 8,450 | -2% |
| 2019 | 9,163 | +8% |
| 2020 | 8,177 | -11% |
| 2021 | 12,431 | +52% |
| 2022 | 9,506 | -24% |
| 2023 | 6,809 | -28% |
| 2024 | 15,349 | +125% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 8,291 | 8,291 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,988 | 3,988 | — | — | 22,273 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,119 | 1,119 | — | — | 6,790 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,018 | 1,018 | — | — | 465 | |
| Diisocyanates | 744 | 744 | — | — | 2,038 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 96 | 96 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 55 | 55 | — | — | 8,765 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 319 | |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 288 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,164 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 290 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,183 | 3,183 | — | — | 116,277 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | 78,288 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 997 | 997 | — | — | 193 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 765 | 765 | — | — | 23,304 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 729 | 729 | — | — | 781 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 86 | 86 | — | — | 2,665 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,732 | 4,732 | — | — | 30,073 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,468 | 1,468 | — | — | 2 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,160 | 1,160 | — | — | 4,603 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 868 | 868 | — | — | 2,405 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 838 | 838 | — | — | 128 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 317 | 317 | — | — | 222 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 60 | 60 | — | — | 2,281 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 588 | |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 592 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 587 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,987 | 5,987 | — | — | 700 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,773 | 1,773 | — | — | 41 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,459 | 1,459 | — | — | 2,923 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1,283 | 1,283 | — | — | 19 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,132 | 1,132 | — | — | 544 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 462 | 462 | — | — | 12 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 279 | 279 | — | — | 159 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 56 | 56 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,474 | 4,474 | — | — | 25,259 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,212 | 1,212 | — | — | 105 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 961 | 961 | — | — | 4,302 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 684 | 684 | — | — | 9,744 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 528 | 528 | — | — | 40 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 246 | 246 | — | — | 847 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 54 | 54 | — | — | 1,297 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,763 | 4,763 | — | — | 487 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,434 | 1,434 | — | — | 82 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,059 | 1,059 | — | — | 8,129 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 845 | 845 | — | — | 86 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 519 | 519 | — | — | 258 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 281 | 281 | — | — | 489 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 205 | 205 | — | — | 174 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 54 | 54 | — | — | 4,707 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,465 | 4,465 | — | — | 23,168 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,334 | 1,334 | — | — | 98 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 961 | 961 | — | — | 56 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 873 | 873 | — | — | 2,392 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 530 | 530 | — | — | 232 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 269 | 269 | — | — | 320 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,581 | 4,581 | — | — | 11,907 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,149 | 1,149 | — | — | 1,090 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 981 | 981 | — | — | 9,977 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 781 | 781 | — | — | 4,883 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 530 | 530 | — | — | 6 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 258 | 258 | — | — | 146 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 62 | |
| Zinc compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | 104 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,660 | 5,660 | — | — | 18,126 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,519 | 1,519 | — | — | 1,469 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,217 | 1,217 | — | — | 15,497 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 846 | 846 | — | — | 7,624 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 617 | 617 | — | — | 8 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 287 | 287 | — | — | 61 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 218 | 218 | — | — | 146 | |
| Zinc compounds | 61 | 61 | — | — | 104 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,345 | 5,345 | — | — | 15,362 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | 1,027 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,151 | 1,151 | — | — | 13,437 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 774 | 774 | — | — | 6,710 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 638 | 638 | — | — | 5 | |
| Zinc compounds | 497 | 497 | — | — | 19 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 277 | 277 | — | — | 27 | |
| Mixture | 131 | 131 | — | — | 83 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 111 | 111 | — | — | 53 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 288 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 45,082 | — | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 28,477 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 2,164 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 1 |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 2,038 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 5,048 | — | — |
| Vanadium compounds | — | 290 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 319 | — | — |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 8,765 | — | — |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 5,387 | — | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 465 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
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Zinc compounds | — | 2,164 | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 1 |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 22,273 | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
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Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 8,765 | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
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Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 6,790 | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
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Copper compounds | — | 319 | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
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Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 2,038 |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
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Nickel compounds | — | 288 | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
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n-Butyl alcohol | — | 465 | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
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Vanadium compounds | — | 290 | — | — |
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: General | Aug 28, 2019 | Jan 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 2019 | Jan 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Aug 28, 2019 | Jan 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 28, 2019 | Jan 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 28, 2019 | Jan 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 28, 2019 | Jan 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 28, 2019 | Jan 10, 2022 | 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.