TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SILGAN CONTAINERS MFG CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,255 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
-
N90 W14600 COMMERCE DR
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53051
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- WAUKESHA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332439
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 28, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 2, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110009515872
How This Compares
#181
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#4,350
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)
-50% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,210 | — |
| 2016 | 9,425 | -23% |
| 2017 | 8,255 | -12% |
| 2018 | 7,886 | -4% |
| 2019 | 7,785 | -1% |
| 2020 | 8,710 | +12% |
| 2021 | 8,782 | +1% |
| 2022 | 7,262 | -17% |
| 2023 | 6,628 | -9% |
| 2024 | 6,115 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,300 | 2,300 | — | — | 14,710 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | 45,090 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 800 | 800 | — | — | 4,140 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 390 | 390 | — | — | 3,000 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 350 | 350 | — | — | 2,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 230 | 230 | — | — | 899 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 190 | 190 | — | — | 1,177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 55 | 55 | — | — | 15,400 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,600 | 2,600 | — | — | 7,010 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | 39,000 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 870 | 870 | — | — | 2,260 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 390 | 390 | — | — | 1,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 380 | 380 | — | — | 966 | |
| Naphthalene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 469 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 210 | 210 | — | — | 691 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 28 | 28 | — | — | 14,300 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,925 | 2,925 | — | — | 19,361 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,877 | 1,877 | — | — | 32,662 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 909 | 909 | — | — | 5,925 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 748 | 748 | — | — | 3,546 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 369 | 369 | — | — | 2,522 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 220 | 220 | — | — | 881 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 214 | 214 | — | — | 1,212 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,476 | 3,476 | — | — | 12,919 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,233 | 2,233 | — | — | 26,800 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,101 | 1,101 | — | — | 3,641 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,003 | 1,003 | — | — | 4,632 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 448 | 448 | — | — | 2,281 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 275 | 275 | — | — | 964 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 246 | 246 | — | — | 1,184 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,710 | 2,710 | — | — | 8,697 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,489 | 2,489 | — | — | 31,390 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,328 | 1,328 | — | — | 3,126 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,157 | 1,157 | — | — | 3,732 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 499 | 499 | — | — | 1,524 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 294 | 294 | — | — | 896 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 208 | 208 | — | — | 478 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 25 | 25 | — | — | 10,459 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,448 | 2,448 | — | — | 9,587 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,930 | 1,930 | — | — | 28,580 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,232 | 1,232 | — | — | 4,556 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,171 | 1,171 | — | — | 4,866 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 382 | 382 | — | — | 1,967 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 253 | 253 | — | — | 978 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 209 | 209 | — | — | 1,162 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 132 | 132 | — | — | 503 | |
| Methanol | 28 | 28 | — | — | 8,254 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,108 | 3,108 | — | — | 10,972 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,987 | 1,987 | — | — | 29,818 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,070 | 1,070 | — | — | 3,879 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 892 | 892 | — | — | 2,916 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 396 | 396 | — | — | 1,684 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 248 | 248 | — | — | 832 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 185 | 185 | — | — | 876 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,100 | 3,100 | — | — | 9,700 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,200 | 2,200 | — | — | 46,000 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | 3,800 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 800 | 800 | — | — | 2,200 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 400 | 400 | — | — | 1,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 230 | 230 | — | — | 700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 200 | 200 | — | — | 900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 200 | 200 | — | — | 700 | |
| Methanol | 25 | 25 | — | — | 8,100 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,700 | 3,700 | — | — | 17,000 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,700 | 2,700 | — | — | 33,500 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | 7,000 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 600 | 600 | — | — | 2,700 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 600 | 600 | — | — | 2,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 260 | 260 | — | — | 1,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 165 | 165 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,050 | 5,050 | — | — | 13,700 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | 46,500 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,300 | 2,300 | — | — | 7,000 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 850 | 850 | — | — | 2,100 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 600 | 600 | — | — | 1,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 310 | 310 | — | — | 1,025 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 100 | 100 | — | — | 16,500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 15,400 | 4,900 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 90 | 45,000 | 190,000 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 2,030 | 38,000 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 4,140 | 73,000 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 1,177 | 23,000 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 90 | 14,620 | 199,000 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 899 | 18,000 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3,000 | 33,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 2,900 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 100 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 90 | — | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 14,000 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 620 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,900 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 130 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Methanol | — | — | 11,000 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Methanol | — | — | 4,400 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 1,100 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 77 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 840 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 59 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 3,900 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 240 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 90 | — | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 34,000 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 11,000 | — |
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 | Sep 28, 2022 | Sep 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 2020 | Jan 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 2020 | Jan 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 3, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 28, 2011 | Aug 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 2011 | Aug 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 2007 | Oct 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 2001 | Jul 25, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 16, 1993 | May 22, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 14, 1988 | Oct 20, 1988 | 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 NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID059982066-063 · Nov 3, 2022
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID059982066-112 · Jun 19, 2020
Judicial
· Case 05-2006-9515 · Aug 2, 2010
$219,000
Judicial
· Case HQ-2006-6006 · Aug 2, 2010
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID059982066-001 · Jun 28, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID059982066-002 · Feb 23, 1993
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