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GENERAL PLASTICS MFG CO 4813
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,834 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
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4813 BURLINGTON WAY
TACOMA, WA 98409
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- PIERCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326150
- Inspections
- 7 · last Nov 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 13, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000490406
How This Compares
#92
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#4,851
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-50% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,696 | — |
| 2016 | 7,424 | +30% |
| 2017 | 5,834 | -21% |
| 2018 | 4,131 | -29% |
| 2019 | 3,125 | -24% |
| 2020 | 2,237 | -28% |
| 2021 | 3,057 | +37% |
| 2022 | 2,565 | -16% |
| 2023 | 1,812 | -29% |
| 2024 | 2,869 | +58% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 2,849 | 2,849 | — | — | 4,465 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,432 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 15,022 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 1,802 | 1,802 | — | — | 7,010 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,706 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 2,555 | 2,555 | — | — | 6,687 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6,661 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 3,047 | 3,047 | — | — | 3,819 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,261 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 2,227 | 2,227 | — | — | 1,199 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,535 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 3,115 | 3,115 | — | — | 1,585 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,511 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 4,121 | 4,121 | — | — | 4,121 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5,648 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 5,824 | 5,824 | — | — | 1,954 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,681 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7,414 | 7,414 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,389 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 5,686 | 5,686 | — | — | 1,950 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5,480 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | 26,324 | — | 4,465 |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,432 |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 2,681 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
INGENIUM GROUP LLC TRANSFER FACILITY
KENT, WA
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 4,465 |
|
INGENIUM GROUP LLC TRANSFER FACILITY
KENT, WA
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 15,022 |
|
INGENIUM GROUP LLC TRANSFER FACILITY
KENT, WA
|
Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,432 |
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 | May 31, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 31, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 31, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 8, 2019 | Dec 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 2019 | Dec 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 21, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 21, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 5, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 7, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2013 | Apr 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 7, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 7, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 31, 2011 | Oct 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 2011 | Oct 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | May 5, 2010 | Jun 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2010 | Jun 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 5, 2010 | Jun 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 17, 2008 | Feb 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 2008 | Apr 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Apr 17, 2008 | Apr 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 17, 2008 | Apr 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 17, 2008 | Feb 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 17, 2008 | Apr 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 28, 2003 | Jul 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 1998 | Jul 17, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 11, 1993 | Aug 11, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 17, 1989 | Jul 4, 1994 | 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 [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +38% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +13% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +17% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.12 | +152% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.36 mg/L | 0.12 | +209% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +95% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +93% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +3% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +48% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +60% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +314% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +16% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +99,999% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +99,999% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +99,999% | Jun 2016 | Open |
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.
Agreed order for penalty. (EEAO - Expedited Enforcement Action Offer).
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD980835771-001 · May 18, 2010
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD980835771-000 · May 22, 1998
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