Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ESSCHEM DIV OF JUSTI GROUP INC/LINWOOD
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,483 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 $3,300 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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4000 COLUMBIA AVE.
LINWOOD, PA 19061
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- DELAWARE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 8 · last Mar 4, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $3,300 · last Feb 25, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000336459
How This Compares
#295
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#5,964
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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)
+113% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,325 | — |
| 2016 | 583 | -56% |
| 2017 | 2,483 | +326% |
| 2018 | 16 | -99% |
| 2020 | 421 | — |
| 2021 | 3,064 | +628% |
| 2022 | 1,544 | -50% |
| 2023 | 1,416 | -8% |
| 2024 | 2,828 | +100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | 210 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2,828 | 2,828 | — | — | 4,848 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | 1,250 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 1,416 | 1,416 | — | — | 4,094 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 1,544 | 1,544 | — | — | 16,469 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 3,064 | 3,064 | — | — | 7,279 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 421 | 421 | — | — | 5,452 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 16 | 16 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2,483 | 2,483 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 583 | 583 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 1,325 | 1,325 | — | — | 25,423 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | 210 | — |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 4,848 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | 210 | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 4,848 |
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 | Jun 6, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 29, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 22, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 19, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 16, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 7, 2013 | Mar 16, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 7, 2013 | Mar 16, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 7, 2013 | Mar 16, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 7, 2013 | Mar 16, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2011 | Sep 27, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 23, 2011 | Sep 27, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 7, 2010 | Jan 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 7, 2010 | Jan 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2009 | Mar 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 30, 2005 | Dec 8, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 2005 | Dec 8, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 2003 | Aug 12, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 1, 2002 | Nov 1, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 1, 2002 | Nov 1, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 25, 2002 | Apr 25, 2002 | 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 03-2015-0086 · Mar 16, 2015
$35,000
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987397692-001 · Mar 16, 2015
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987397692-511 · Mar 16, 2015
$35,000
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