KNS COMPANIES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,510 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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475 RANDY ROAD
CAROL STREAM, IL 60188
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- DU PAGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 1 · last Apr 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110001998553
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,150 | — |
| 2016 | 15,060 | +24% |
| 2017 | 16,510 | +10% |
| 2018 | 16,810 | +2% |
| 2019 | 16,090 | -4% |
| 2020 | 16,250 | +1% |
| 2021 | 18,020 | +11% |
| 2022 | 16,910 | -6% |
| 2023 | 16,630 | -2% |
| 2024 | 18,360 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 12,940 | 12,940 | — | — | 1,710 | |
| Phenol | 3,570 | 3,570 | — | — | 420 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | 280 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 11,680 | 11,680 | — | — | 1,360 | |
| Phenol | 3,220 | 3,220 | — | — | 340 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,730 | 1,730 | — | — | 220 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 12,110 | 12,110 | — | — | 2,160 | |
| Phenol | 3,080 | 3,080 | — | — | 480 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,720 | 1,720 | — | — | 300 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 13,140 | 13,140 | — | — | 1,180 | |
| Phenol | 2,950 | 2,950 | — | — | 260 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,930 | 1,930 | — | — | 190 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 11,770 | 11,770 | — | — | 1,380 | |
| Phenol | 2,540 | 2,540 | — | — | 350 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,940 | 1,940 | — | — | 260 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 11,670 | 11,670 | — | — | 7,450 | |
| Phenol | 2,400 | 2,400 | — | — | 2,060 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,020 | 2,020 | — | — | 1,460 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 12,180 | 12,180 | — | — | 4,440 | |
| Phenol | 2,390 | 2,390 | — | — | 1,200 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,240 | 2,240 | — | — | 920 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 12,160 | 12,160 | — | — | 4,720 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,180 | 2,180 | — | — | 960 | |
| Phenol | 2,170 | 2,170 | — | — | 1,260 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 11,110 | 11,110 | — | — | 3,120 | |
| Phenol | 2,070 | 2,070 | — | — | 780 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,880 | 1,880 | — | — | 600 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,550 | 8,550 | — | — | 3,130 | |
| Phenol | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | 680 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 640 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 3,660 | 1,710 | — |
| Phenol | — | 60 | 420 | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 610 | 280 | — |
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
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Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,710 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 280 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Phenol | — | — | 420 | — |
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 | FRV | Jun 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 2020 | May 7, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2013 | Jan 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2012 | Feb 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2012 | Feb 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2011 | Feb 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2011 | Feb 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2011 | — | 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.