EPA Enforces Hazardous Waste Air Emission Requirements at Middleton Facility
BOSTON, MASS. (Aug. 28, 2025) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Bostik Inc. (Bostik) of Middleton, Massachusetts over alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). As part of the settlement, Bostik will pay a fine of $122,589 and certify compliance with RCRA.
"Proper labeling, storage and monitoring of hazardous waste and emissions keep communities safe," said EPA New England Administrator Mark Sanborn. "EPA appreciates Bostik's work to come into and remain in compliance."
The proposed settlement alleges that Bostik committed five violations of the Federal Hazardous Waste Air Emission Standards under RCRA and seven violations of the federally authorized Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Regulations. The most significant violations involved failure to comply with the Hazardous Waste Air Emission Standards, including but not limited to the presence of an open-ended line emitting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the failure to immediately attempt to repair a VOC leak from a hazardous waste tank. The company was cooperative throughout the enforcement process and agreed to take the necessary steps to bring its facilities into compliance with RCRA.
Copies of the final Consent Agreement and Final Order are available on request.
More info about RCRA can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/rcra.
Background
Bostik owns and operates an adhesive and sealing products manufacturing facility located at 211 Boston Street in Middleton, Massachusetts. The facility sits on 200 acres of land, includes 25 buildings, and employs approximately 80 people. The facility is located next to the Ipswich River and within one mile of residential neighborhoods, small businesses, a restaurant, and an elementary school.