Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
RCRA
BELL LABS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 250 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3699 KINSMAN BLVD.
MADISON, WI 53704
View on map ↗ - County
- DANE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325320
- Inspections
- 1 · last Mar 25, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 30, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000420161
How This Compares
#364
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#8,859
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.
1
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)
-31% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,103 | — |
| 2016 | 1,103 | 0% |
| 2017 | 250 | -77% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100% |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 1,760 | — |
| 2021 | 5,478 | +211% |
| 2022 | 2,672 | -51% |
| 2023 | 3,992 | +49% |
| 2024 | 765 | -81% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 37,000 | |
| Dichloromethane | 255 | 255 | — | — | 26,256 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 20,000 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,796 | 1,796 | — | — | 11,309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,712 | 1,712 | — | — | 14,497 | |
| Methanol | 484 | 484 | — | — | 18,140 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,662 | 1,662 | — | — | 14,760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 17,152 | |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 10,179 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | — | 2,608 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 4,468 | 4,468 | — | — | 22,437 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 19,231 | |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 13,149 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 7,339 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 18,654 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,773 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | — | — | — | 10,391 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | — | 4,518 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | — | — | 11,290 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | — | 3,390 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | — | — | — | 3,931 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 250 | 250 | — | — | 5,393 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,103 | 1,103 | — | — | 3,987 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,103 | 1,103 | — | — | 7,871 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | 26,256 | — | — |
| Methanol | — | — | 37,000 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 20,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BRENNTAG GREAT LAKES LLC-RECLAIM
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Methanol | — | — | 16,000 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Methanol | — | — | 21,000 | — |
|
BRENNTAG GREAT LAKES LLC-RECLAIM
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Toluene | — | — | 10,000 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Toluene | — | — | 10,000 | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Dichloromethane | — | 1,838 | — | — |
|
BRENNTAG GREAT LAKES LLC-RECLAIM
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Dichloromethane | — | 24,418 | — | — |
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 | Mar 25, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 25, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jan 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jan 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jan 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jan 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 12, 2014 | Mar 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2014 | Mar 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 12, 2014 | Mar 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Mar 22, 2011 | Feb 8, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 22, 2011 | Feb 8, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 22, 2011 | Feb 8, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 22, 2011 | Feb 8, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 2011 | Feb 8, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 22, 2011 | Feb 8, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 6, 2006 | Mar 6, 2006 | 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-WID063518831-808 · Apr 22, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-0009 · Dec 2, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2020-9920 · Sep 30, 2020
$7,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID063518831-002 · Sep 30, 2020
$7,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2020-1230 · Nov 27, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2015-0065 · Jun 2, 2015
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID063518831-001 · Feb 18, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2011-0014 · Dec 29, 2010
$7,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2010-0099 · Aug 11, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2007-0124 · Aug 3, 2007
$18,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1999-0269 · Sep 16, 1999
$3,570
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1992-0041 · Mar 26, 1992
$100,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1985-0234 · Jan 22, 1986
$400
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