TRI Reporter
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ELE CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 379 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
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7847 WEST 47TH STREET
MCCOOK, IL 60525
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 1 · last Mar 11, 2015
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 5, 2003
- Registry ID
- 110000550378
How This Compares
#484
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#8,287
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)
-38% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 184 | — |
| 2016 | 5 | -97% |
| 2017 | 379 | +7574% |
| 2018 | 253 | -33% |
| 2019 | 324 | +28% |
| 2020 | 286 | -12% |
| 2021 | 161 | -44% |
| 2022 | 146 | -9% |
| 2023 | 83 | -43% |
| 2024 | 115 | +39% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 83 | 83 | — | — | 82 | |
| Phenol | 17 | 17 | — | — | 16 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 15 | 15 | — | — | 15 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 73 | 73 | — | — | 73 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 93 | 93 | — | — | 92 | |
| Phenol | 33 | 33 | — | — | 33 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 20 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 90 | 90 | — | — | 89 | |
| Phenol | 46 | 46 | — | — | 46 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 17 | 17 | — | — | 16 | |
| Methanol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 8 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 121 | 121 | — | — | 120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 67 | 67 | — | — | 66 | |
| Phenol | 34 | 34 | — | — | 34 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 23 | 23 | — | — | 22 | |
| Formaldehyde | 16 | 16 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 13 | 13 | — | — | 13 | |
| Methanol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 147 | 147 | — | — | 145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 72 | 72 | — | — | 72 | |
| Phenol | 43 | 43 | — | — | 42 | |
| Dimethylamine | 22 | 22 | — | — | 22 | |
| Formaldehyde | 16 | 16 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl alcohol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 12 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4,085 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 119 | 119 | — | — | 118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 35 | 35 | — | — | 35 | |
| Phenol | 31 | 31 | — | — | 31 | |
| Dimethylamine | 25 | 25 | — | — | 25 | |
| Formaldehyde | 19 | 19 | — | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl alcohol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 13 | |
| Methanol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 7 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 156 | 156 | — | — | 155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 74 | 74 | — | — | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 45 | 45 | — | — | 44 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 42 | 42 | — | — | 42 | |
| Dimethylamine | 37 | 37 | — | — | 37 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 19 | 19 | — | — | 18 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 178 | 178 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 5 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 1,617 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 8,136 |
| Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1,456 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | — | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Ethylene glycol | 82 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Allyl alcohol | 15 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Phenol | 16 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Dimethylamine | — | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Formaldehyde | — | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2002-0173 · May 5, 2003
$13,000
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