Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SHIELD PACKAGING
Quick Summary
- •Released 911 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 $219,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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50 OXFORD AVENUE
DUDLEY, MA 01571
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325612
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 19, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $219,500 · last Apr 4, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110020059675
How This Compares
#110
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#7,206
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.
4
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)
-70% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,965 | — |
| 2016 | 5,780 | +95% |
| 2017 | 911 | -84% |
| 2018 | 465 | -49% |
| 2019 | 882 | +90% |
| 2020 | 651 | -26% |
| 2021 | 654 | 0% |
| 2022 | 574 | -12% |
| 2023 | 988 | +72% |
| 2024 | 900 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 900 | 900 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixture | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 629 | 629 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 359 | 359 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 320 | 320 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 239 | 239 | — | — | — | |
| Mixture | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 654 | 305 | — | 349 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 377 | 377 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 274 | 274 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 332 | 332 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 291 | 291 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 259 | 259 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 208 | 208 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 104 | 104 | — | — | 320 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 94 | 94 | — | — | 116 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 59 | 59 | — | — | 197 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 247 | 247 | — | — | 2,466 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 188 | 188 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 188 | 188 | — | — | 1,310 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 163 | 163 | — | — | 116 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 89 | 89 | — | — | 360 | |
| n-Hexane | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,884 | 3,884 | — | — | 2,417 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 828 | 828 | — | — | 4,067 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 545 | 545 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 207 | 207 | — | — | 360 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 174 | 174 | — | — | 116 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 74 | 74 | — | — | 239 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 750 | 750 | — | — | 345 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 634 | 634 | — | — | 147 | |
| Toluene | 468 | 468 | — | — | 602 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 440 | 440 | — | — | 317 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 318 | 318 | — | — | 64 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 221 | 221 | — | — | 126 | |
| Dichloromethane | 135 | 135 | — | — | 80 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Toluene | 1,310 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
EL DORADO, AR
|
Tetrachloroethylene | 2,466 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Certain glycol ethers | 360 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 116 | — | — | — |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 2000 | Feb 23, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 9, 1995 | Mar 2, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 28, 1986 | May 15, 1986 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.82 mg/L | 0.05 | +5,323% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.17 mg/L | 0.05 | +235% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.22 mg/L | 0.05 | +323% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.69 mg/L | 0.68 | +2% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.16 mg/L | 0.05 | +228% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +61% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.00 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,896% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.16 mg/L | 0.68 | +71% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.54 mg/L | 0.05 | +978% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.28 mg/L | 0.68 | +88% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +56% | Mar 2020 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2024-1014 · Sep 17, 2024
$219,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2024-1001 · Nov 21, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2012-1701 · Apr 4, 2013
$484,900
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2007-1004 · Jul 3, 2007
$2,370
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD980578975-001 · Oct 25, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD980578975-000 · Mar 27, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD980578975-002 · May 6, 1986
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