Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
RED SPOT PAINT & VARNISH COMPANY INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 27,914 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
-
1016 E COLUMBIA ST
EVANSVILLE, IN 47711
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- VANDERBURGH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 4 · last Nov 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 24, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000403876
How This Compares
#146
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#2,343
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
9
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)
+87% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18,538 | — |
| 2016 | 18,355 | -1% |
| 2017 | 27,914 | +52% |
| 2018 | 27,966 | 0% |
| 2019 | 23,122 | -17% |
| 2020 | 19,222 | -17% |
| 2021 | 22,169 | +15% |
| 2022 | 24,373 | +10% |
| 2023 | 39,354 | +61% |
| 2024 | 34,656 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 7,091 | 7,091 | — | — | 39,436 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,220 | 6,220 | — | — | 37,920 | |
| Cyclohexane | 5,572 | 5,572 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,092 | 5,092 | — | — | 14,456 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 4,517 | 4,517 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,512 | 2,512 | — | — | 39,053 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,128 | 2,128 | — | — | 1,090 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,524 | 1,524 | — | — | 37,355 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 6,076 | 6,076 | — | — | 43,495 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,440 | 5,440 | — | — | 15,520 | |
| Cyclohexane | 5,329 | 5,329 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 4,158 | 4,158 | — | — | 28 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,747 | 3,747 | — | — | 235,294 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,523 | 3,523 | — | — | 16,335 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | 1,090 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,872 | 2,872 | — | — | 34,689 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 2,225 | 2,225 | — | — | 43,938 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,320 | 1,320 | — | — | 568 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1,264 | 1,264 | — | — | 19 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,859 | 8,859 | — | — | 406 | |
| Toluene | 5,023 | 5,023 | — | — | 12,226 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,253 | 3,253 | — | — | 12 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,904 | 1,904 | — | — | 1,463 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,840 | 1,840 | — | — | 3,771 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,454 | 1,454 | — | — | 2,044 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 290 | 290 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,581 | 8,581 | — | — | 602 | |
| Toluene | 4,153 | 4,153 | — | — | 20,536 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,337 | 2,337 | — | — | 1,602 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,307 | 2,307 | — | — | 6,709 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,752 | 1,752 | — | — | 2,089 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,290 | 1,290 | — | — | 1,990 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,284 | 1,284 | — | — | 2,472 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 465 | 465 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 7,047 | 7,047 | — | — | 545 | |
| Toluene | 3,697 | 3,697 | — | — | 18,115 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,338 | 2,338 | — | — | 5,597 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,091 | 2,091 | — | — | 1,335 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | 1,982 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,111 | 1,111 | — | — | 1,986 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,038 | 1,038 | — | — | 2,467 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,621 | 6,621 | — | — | 991 | |
| Toluene | 4,310 | 4,310 | — | — | 8,510 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,878 | 3,878 | — | — | 388 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,526 | 3,526 | — | — | 2,765 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 2,443 | 2,443 | — | — | 987 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,177 | 1,177 | — | — | 958 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,167 | 1,167 | — | — | 1,005 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,226 | 8,226 | — | — | 2,385 | |
| Toluene | 5,758 | 5,758 | — | — | 19,236 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,503 | 4,503 | — | — | 1,078 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,254 | 4,254 | — | — | 6,250 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 2,758 | 2,758 | — | — | 2,159 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,237 | 1,237 | — | — | 2,092 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,230 | 1,230 | — | — | 2,222 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,004 | 8,004 | — | — | 481 | |
| Toluene | 6,461 | 6,461 | — | — | 14,254 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,204 | 4,204 | — | — | 4,684 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,801 | 3,801 | — | — | 38 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 3,049 | 3,049 | — | — | 1,716 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,212 | 1,212 | — | — | 1,548 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,183 | 1,183 | — | — | 1,548 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,566 | 6,566 | — | — | 999 | |
| Toluene | 4,339 | 4,339 | — | — | 11,725 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,181 | 3,181 | — | — | 6,664 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,813 | 2,813 | — | — | 60 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,456 | 1,456 | — | — | 2,306 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,441 | 6,441 | — | — | 6,550 | |
| Toluene | 5,154 | 5,154 | — | — | 30,754 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,988 | 1,988 | — | — | 14,354 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,965 | 1,965 | — | — | 9,692 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,074 | 1,074 | — | — | 9,387 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,037 | 1,037 | — | — | 3,650 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 879 | 879 | — | — | 3,288 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 1,090 | — | — |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 2,654 |
| Toluene | — | 12,158 | — | 2,103 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 7,988 | — | 468 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2,785 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 34,973 | — | 4,080 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Certain glycol ethers | 5,896 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 468 |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY INC., A DIVISION OF SUPERIOR INDUSTRIAL SOL
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 7,988 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | 104 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY INC., A DIVISION OF SUPERIOR INDUSTRIAL SOL
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 1,090 | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | 34,077 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | 624 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 2,654 |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Toluene | 24,219 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 2,103 |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY INC., A DIVISION OF SUPERIOR INDUSTRIAL SOL
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Toluene | — | 12,158 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Toluene | 956 | — | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 34,973 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 2,916 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,164 |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 34,511 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2,685 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 624 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 100 |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 22, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 22, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 22, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 9, 2010 | Oct 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jun 9, 2010 | Oct 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | May 16, 2006 | Oct 5, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 16, 2006 | Oct 5, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 16, 2006 | Oct 5, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | May 16, 2006 | Oct 5, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 5, 2002 | Mar 19, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 2002 | Mar 19, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 30, 1999 | Aug 12, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 2, 1995 | Oct 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 15, 1994 | Jul 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 1991 | Jul 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 23, 1991 | Jul 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 1991 | Jul 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 20, 1987 | Oct 29, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 13, 1986 | Oct 27, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 3, 1984 | Oct 27, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 25, 1983 | Dec 18, 1984 | 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-IND990873499-001 · Feb 27, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-016 · Jul 6, 2010
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-015 · Aug 24, 2007
$17,500
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-014 · Jul 23, 2007
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-013 · Jul 13, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-011 · Sep 28, 2006
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-012 · Sep 28, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-010 · Jan 23, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-009 · May 14, 1999
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-008 · Apr 8, 1998
$53,110
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-007 · Apr 29, 1996
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-002 · Aug 28, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-004 · Sep 5, 1985
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND990873499-003 · Nov 10, 1983
$1,000
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