TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
W.R. COBB CO.
Quick Summary
- •Released 314 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $108,900 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
800 WATERMAN AVE
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914
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- PROVIDENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339910
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 9, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $108,900 · last Apr 2, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110012481858
How This Compares
#27
of 64 TRI reporters in RI
#8,489
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 (2016–2024)
-20% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 313 | — |
| 2017 | 314 | 0% |
| 2018 | 324 | +3% |
| 2019 | 308 | -5% |
| 2020 | 115 | -63% |
| 2021 | 105 | -9% |
| 2022 | 271 | +158% |
| 2023 | 271 | 0% |
| 2024 | 250 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 271 | 271 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 271 | 271 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Copper | — | 67 | — | — |
|
INTERNATIONAL METAL CORP
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Copper | — | 29,710 | — | — |
|
METALOR TECHNOLOGIES USA (RE)
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA
|
Copper | — | 829 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0 | EAST PROVIDENCE WWTF, EAST PROVIDENCE |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 11, 2014 | Oct 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 2014 | Oct 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 11, 2014 | Oct 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 11, 2014 | Nov 16, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 11, 2014 | Oct 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 11, 2014 | Nov 16, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 1, 2010 | May 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 1, 2010 | May 24, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 1, 2010 | Dec 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 1, 2010 | May 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 1, 2010 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Nov 1, 2010 | Apr 2, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 1, 2010 | May 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 1, 2010 | Dec 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 1, 2010 | Jul 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2008 | Aug 4, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 28, 2008 | Aug 4, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2000 | Oct 26, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 2000 | Oct 26, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 1999 | Feb 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 20, 1984 | Aug 29, 1991 | 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 01-2023-3005 · Sep 22, 2023
$108,900
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001199272-001 · Sep 3, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID001199272-002 · Jan 14, 1985
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