$15,000 Penalty Against Associated Electro-Mechanics for Hazardous Waste and Air Pollution Violations
Summary
MassDEP issued a $15,000 penalty to Associated Electro-Mechanics, Inc. (AEM) for air pollution and hazardous waste violations at its Springfield facility. Inspectors found the company operating an unpermitted solvent metal cleaning operation capable of emitting over one ton of air pollutants annually, and improperly storing waste oil beyond the 180-day limit. Under the consent order, AEM must pay $7,500 immediately, with the remaining $7,500 suspended pending compliance with all corrective requirements.
What changed
MassDEP assessed a $15,000 penalty against Associated Electro-Mechanics, Inc. for operating a solvent metal cleaning operation without required air pollution permits and for improper hazardous waste management. The violations were discovered during a March 2025 inspection at the facility located at 185 Rowland Street in Springfield. Inspectors documented that the company held waste oil onsite for more than 180 days before offsite shipment, exceeding regulatory storage limits.
Facilities handling hazardous waste and air emission sources must maintain required permits and comply with storage timelines. AEM has entered a consent order requiring immediate correction of violations and payment of half the penalty. The remaining $7,500 is suspended contingent on full compliance with the order's terms. Similar businesses in Massachusetts should review their environmental permits and hazardous waste management practices to ensure regulatory compliance.
What to do next
- Pay $7,500 penalty under the consent order
- Correct all cited violations at the Springfield facility
- Ensure compliance with hazardous waste and air pollution regulations to suspend the remaining $7,500 penalty
Penalties
$15,000 total penalty ($7,500 immediate payment, $7,500 suspended pending compliance with consent order)
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Press Release MassDEP Penalizes Facility in Springfield for Hazardous Waste and Air Pollution Violations
For immediate release: 4/07/2026
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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BOSTON — he Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued a $15,000 penalty to Associated Electro-Mechanics, Inc., (AEM) for violating air pollution and hazardous waste regulations at its facility located at 185 Rowland Street in Springfield.
MassDEP discovered the violations during a March 2025 inspection, which revealed that the company was operating a solvent metal cleaning operation that had the potential to emit one or more tons of air pollutants without a permit. AEM was also improperly managing hazardous waste and waste oil. MassDEP observed that the facility had held waste oil onsite for more than the allowed 180 days before shipping it offsite.
“Compliance with environmental regulations is an ongoing requirement and requires constant attention,” said Michael Gorski, director of MassDEP’s Western Regional Office in Springfield. “This action sends a message to this and similar businesses that environmental compliance must be a priority.”
Under the terms of MassDEP’s consent order, AEM agrees to pay $7,500 of the penalty and ensure that all violations cited are corrected. MassDEP will suspend the remaining $7,500 provided AEM complies with the terms and requirements of the order. The company has begun taking steps to correct the violations.
Media Contact
Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP
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Phone
Call Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP at 857-274-7522
Online
Email Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP at fabienne.alexis@mass.gov
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Media Contact
Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP
Phone
Call Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP at 857-274-7522
Online
Email Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP at fabienne.alexis@mass.gov
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