Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ADVANCE COATINGS COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,363 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
-
DEPOT ST
WESTMINSTER, MA 01473
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 30, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 14, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000308890
How This Compares
#73
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#6,023
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+688% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,968 | — |
| 2016 | 1,413 | -28% |
| 2017 | 2,363 | +67% |
| 2018 | 2,292 | -3% |
| 2019 | 3,417 | +49% |
| 2020 | 4,391 | +29% |
| 2021 | 9,813 | +123% |
| 2022 | 10,457 | +7% |
| 2023 | 13,861 | +33% |
| 2024 | 15,514 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 7,719 | 7,719 | — | — | 8,914 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 3,226 | 3,226 | — | — | 2,372 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 3,220 | 3,220 | — | — | 800 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 680 | 680 | — | — | 288 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 370 | 370 | — | — | 269 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 299 | 299 | — | — | 2,461 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 7,847 | 7,847 | — | — | 15,379 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 3,814 | 3,814 | — | — | 4,744 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 1,073 | 1,073 | — | — | 448 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 551 | 551 | — | — | 278 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 367 | 367 | — | — | 459 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 209 | 209 | — | — | 3,117 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 6,095 | 6,095 | — | — | 24,468 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 2,016 | 2,016 | — | — | 1,894 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,673 | 1,673 | — | — | 4,777 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 421 | 421 | — | — | 487 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 154 | 154 | — | — | 4,870 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 98 | 98 | — | — | 247 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 4,765 | 4,765 | — | — | 15,882 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 2,841 | 2,841 | — | — | 2,237 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 2,001 | 2,001 | — | — | 4,955 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 120 | 120 | — | — | 2,919 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 86 | 86 | — | — | 213 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 2,864 | 2,864 | — | — | 22,608 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 919 | 919 | — | — | 3,581 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 517 | 517 | — | — | 6,261 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 52 | 52 | — | — | 4,165 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 39 | 39 | — | — | 463 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 2,829 | 2,829 | — | — | 17,003 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 588 | 588 | — | — | 5,352 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 1,447 | 1,447 | — | — | 9,966 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 453 | 453 | — | — | 1,759 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 332 | 332 | — | — | 3,934 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 40 | 40 | — | — | 2,015 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 231 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 1,439 | 1,439 | — | — | 9,979 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 460 | 460 | — | — | 1,783 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 413 | 413 | — | — | 4,893 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 29 | 29 | — | — | 1,444 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 22 | 22 | — | — | 250 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 823 | 823 | — | — | 6,578 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 337 | 337 | — | — | 3,985 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 215 | 215 | — | — | 836 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 444 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 18 | 18 | — | — | 1,828 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 1,244 | 1,244 | — | — | 3,493 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 371 | 371 | — | — | 728 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 294 | 294 | — | — | 1,760 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 39 | 39 | — | — | 991 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 226 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | 143,720 |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 10,090 |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 60,022 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 6,891 |
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | — | 57,039 |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | 7,180 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 94 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 175 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 188 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 100 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | — | 522 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | — | 278 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | 856 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
|
Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | 1,605 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 825 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
|
Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 1,547 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 5,813 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 3,101 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | FITCHBURG WWTF, FITCHBURG |
| Ethylene glycol | — | FITCHBURG WWTF, FITCHBURG |
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | FITCHBURG WWTF, FITCHBURG |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | FITCHBURG WWTF, FITCHBURG |
| Styrene | — | FITCHBURG WWTF, FITCHBURG |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 2010 | Jul 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 2008 | Sep 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 5, 1997 | Jan 6, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 1997 | Jan 6, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 1997 | Mar 16, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Dec 5, 1997 | Jan 6, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 1996 | Dec 2, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 14, 1991 | Dec 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 14, 1991 | Dec 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 24, 1990 | Nov 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 24, 1990 | Nov 1, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 29, 1985 | Aug 13, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 14, 1984 | Jul 23, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 22, 1984 | Sep 19, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 9, 1984 | Jul 23, 1985 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001129204-001 · Sep 5, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-1995-0033 · Jan 26, 1996
$10,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001129204-000 · Dec 30, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001129204-018 · Oct 4, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001129204-017 · Oct 2, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001129204-007 · Feb 1, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001129204-003 · Dec 19, 1984
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001129204-002 · Dec 19, 1984
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001129204-005 · Jul 9, 1984
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