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PASADENA PLASTICS COMPLEX
Quick Summary
- •Released 168,548 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 $27,189 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1400 JEFFERSON ROAD
PASADENA, TX 77501
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jul 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $27,189 · last Nov 16, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000462730
How This Compares
#115
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#783
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
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)
-39% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 153,973 | — |
| 2016 | 139,545 | -9% |
| 2017 | 168,548 | +21% |
| 2018 | 129,874 | -23% |
| 2019 | 32,178 | -75% |
| 2020 | 152,148 | +373% |
| 2021 | 127,816 | -16% |
| 2022 | 93,334 | -27% |
| 2023 | 89,525 | -4% |
| 2024 | 93,488 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctanoic acid | — | — | — | — | 402 | ♦ Carcinogen PFAS |
| Ethylene | 84,008 | 84,008 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 8,445 | 8,445 | — | — | 530 | |
| Zinc compounds | 831 | 355 | 476 | — | 8,717 | |
| Toluene | 202 | 202 | — | — | 3,574 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,164 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 78,992 | 78,992 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 9,945 | 9,945 | — | — | 211 | |
| Zinc compounds | 471 | 92 | 379 | — | 4,543 | |
| Toluene | 107 | 107 | — | — | 3,114 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,136 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 2,382 | |
| Ethylene | 82,330 | 82,330 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 9,470 | 9,470 | — | — | 789 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,369 | 450 | 920 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 165 | 165 | — | — | 788 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,803 | |
| Ethylene | 84,676 | 84,676 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 39,202 | 39,202 | — | — | 440 | |
| Toluene | 2,767 | 2,767 | — | — | 3,130 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,171 | 474 | 697 | — | 6,156 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 4,331 | |
| Ethylene | 96,070 | 96,070 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 52,041 | 52,041 | — | — | 171 | |
| Toluene | 3,343 | 3,343 | — | — | 4,996 | |
| Zinc compounds | 695 | 139 | 556 | — | 7,281 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 32,178 | 32,178 | — | — | 1,976 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 3,262 | |
| Ethylene | 87,117 | 87,117 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 40,463 | 40,463 | — | — | 1,052 | |
| Toluene | 1,505 | 1,505 | — | — | 2,656 | |
| Zinc compounds | 789 | 132 | 657 | — | 1,161 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 6,042 | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 92,365 | 92,365 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 71,770 | 71,770 | — | — | 2,059 | |
| Toluene | 3,466 | 3,466 | — | — | 4,482 | |
| Zinc compounds | 947 | 210 | 737 | — | 1,440 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 4,389 | |
| Ethylene | 88,766 | 88,766 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 46,915 | 46,915 | — | — | 2,959 | |
| Toluene | 3,059 | 3,059 | — | — | 1,227 | |
| Zinc compounds | 805 | 178 | 627 | — | 2,072 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 4,108 | |
| Ethylene | 97,818 | 97,818 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 52,002 | 52,002 | — | — | 1,758 | |
| Toluene | 3,503 | 3,503 | — | — | 1,570 | |
| Zinc compounds | 650 | 24 | 626 | — | 3,961 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | 357 | 1,374 |
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 7,380,899 |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,070 | — | — |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 357 | 173,436 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 1,538 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 6,117 | — | — | — |
|
ATASCOCITA RECYCLING DISPOSAL FACILITY
HUMBLE, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 1,062 | — | — | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Toluene | 305 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Toluene | — | — | 357 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1,207 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 167 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,070 | — | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 293 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 501 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Perfluorooctanoic acid | 402 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 167 |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
n-Hexane | 6 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 357 | — |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 9, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 9, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 17, 2020 | Jun 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 2020 | May 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 17, 2020 | Jun 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 17, 2020 | Jun 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 25, 2020 | Jun 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 15, 2019 | Sep 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 11, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 21, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 4, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 15, 2005 | Nov 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 2, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 12, 1992 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 1991 | Dec 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 13, 1988 | Dec 1, 1993 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +4% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +6% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 592.02 kg/d | 473.98 | +25% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 131.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +31% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +4% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 615.00 MPN/100mL | 500.00 | +23% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 545.50 MPN/100mL | 168.00 | +225% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,116.39 kg/d | 942.50 | +18% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 386.81 kg/d | 374.10 | +3% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 449.46 kg/d | 374.10 | +20% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,123.68 kg/d | 942.50 | +338% | May 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 500.00 | +868% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 168.00 | +2,781% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,223.98 kg/d | 942.50 | +30% | May 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.70 mg/L | 4.00 | +118% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.60 mg/L | 4.00 | +90% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 1.00 | +50% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +45% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +80% | May 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 1.00 | +10% | Mar 2015 | Open |
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.
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604531240
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008098725-4 · Sep 2, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602391334 · Nov 16, 2021
$7,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602318908 · Oct 27, 2021
$19,689
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008098725-3 · Jun 11, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008098725-2 · Jan 29, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601982315 · Jul 6, 2020
$30,844
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761513 · Nov 22, 2019
$242,550
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602009977 · Oct 7, 2019
$65,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2019-3353 · Oct 7, 2019
$65,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2019-3365 · Oct 3, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602009610 · Oct 3, 2019
$0
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2017-0913-IWD-E · Oct 8, 2018
$9,675
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601760851 · Mar 7, 2018
$70,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2018-1719 · Dec 13, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2012-3321 · Sep 27, 2012
$240,000
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008098725-1 · Nov 15, 2005
Judicial
· Case 06-2002-3720 · Dec 30, 2004
$1,800,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N408 · Sep 2, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N553 · Dec 12, 1991
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