Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
PLASTIC PLATE INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 15,684 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 $147,779 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1648 MONROE AVENUE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
View on map ↗ - County
- KENT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $147,779 · last Nov 30, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000411340
How This Compares
#123
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#3,219
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
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
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)
-98% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15,684 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 18,918 | — |
| 2020 | 337 | -98% |
| 2021 | 409 | +22% |
| 2022 | 430 | +5% |
| 2023 | 371 | -14% |
| 2024 | 308 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 31,442 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 297 | 297 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 13,185 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 18,423 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 42,934 | |
| Nitric acid | 360 | 360 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 10,892 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 42,283 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 52,027 | |
| Nitric acid | 417 | 417 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 9,811 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 16,324 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 52,383 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 9,948 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 408 | 408 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 20,754 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,838 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 67,587 | |
| Nitric acid | 335 | 335 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15,021 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 66,360 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 15,374 | |
| Methanol | 18,521 | 18,521 | — | — | 37,602 | |
| Nitric acid | 396 | 396 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17,311 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,463 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 15,683 | 15,683 | — | — | 28,947 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8,808 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 28,298 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 31,948 |
| Copper compounds | — | 12,640 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 19,688 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Copper compounds | 101 | — | — | — |
|
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
CATLETTSBURG, KY
|
Copper compounds | — | 6 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Copper compounds | 208 | — | — | — |
|
ALLOY EXCHANGE
ROCKFORD, MI
|
Copper compounds | — | 6,852 | — | — |
|
KENT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
BYRON CENTER, MI
|
Copper compounds | 220 | — | — | — |
|
ALLOY EXCHANGE
ROCKFORD, MI
|
Nickel compounds | — | 4,853 | — | — |
|
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
CATLETTSBURG, KY
|
Nickel compounds | — | 9 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 13,212 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Nickel compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
KENT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
BYRON CENTER, MI
|
Nickel compounds | 336 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 12 | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Lead | 1 | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 31,442 | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Copper compounds | 16 | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
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 | Sep 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 3, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Mar 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 10, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 5, 2001 | May 16, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2000 | Jun 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 1, 1994 | Aug 9, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 1990 | Jul 5, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 15, 1990 | Jul 5, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 6, 1989 | Feb 8, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 14, 1987 | Jan 15, 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 Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604560100 · Sep 26, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006409387-001 · Apr 3, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602903075 · Nov 30, 2023
$147,779
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602863226 · Oct 8, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006409387-005 · May 4, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006409387-004 · Jun 14, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006409387-003 · May 31, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006409387-002 · Dec 27, 1989
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