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TECH MET INC/GLASSPORT
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,710 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 $131,570 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
15 ALLEGHENY SQUARE
GLASSPORT, PA 15045
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- ALLEGHENY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 12, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $131,570 · last Apr 24, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000819179
How This Compares
#262
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#5,432
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
+45% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,048 | — |
| 2016 | 3,141 | -22% |
| 2017 | 3,710 | +18% |
| 2018 | 3,931 | +6% |
| 2019 | 4,296 | +9% |
| 2020 | 3,438 | -20% |
| 2021 | 4,866 | +42% |
| 2022 | 3,621 | -26% |
| 2023 | 4,470 | +23% |
| 2024 | 5,851 | +31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 5,675 | 5,675 | — | — | 420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 136 | 136 | — | — | 91,146 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 40 | 40 | — | — | 17,558 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4,303 | 4,303 | — | — | 7,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 129 | 129 | — | — | 85,992 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 38 | 38 | — | — | 16,566 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3,435 | 3,435 | — | — | 3,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 143 | 143 | — | — | 52,934 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 43 | 43 | — | — | 10,197 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4,676 | 4,676 | — | — | 5,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 139 | 139 | — | — | 85,298 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 52 | 52 | — | — | 16,432 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2,642 | 2,642 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 607 | 607 | — | — | 16,059 | |
| Nitric acid | 189 | 189 | — | — | 83,361 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3,401 | 3,401 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 895 | 895 | — | — | 21,014 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3,016 | 3,016 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 723 | 723 | — | — | 18,608 | |
| Nitric acid | 193 | 193 | — | — | 96,593 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3,284 | 3,284 | — | — | 2,124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 278 | 278 | — | — | 13,175 | |
| Nitric acid | 148 | 148 | — | — | 72,952 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2,737 | 2,737 | — | — | 8,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 278 | 278 | — | — | 11,167 | |
| Nitric acid | 126 | 126 | — | — | 61,834 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3,537 | 3,537 | — | — | 7,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 320 | 320 | — | — | 15,438 | |
| Nitric acid | 191 | 191 | — | — | 85,478 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | 7,380 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 936 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 5,239 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nitric acid | 91,146 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Hydrogen fluoride | 17,558 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | 420 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | GLASSPORT BORO SEWAGE PLANT, GLASSPORT |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | GLASSPORT BORO SEWAGE PLANT, GLASSPORT |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 20, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 21, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 21, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 2021 | Apr 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 21, 2021 | Apr 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 7, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 10, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 10, 2017 | Jul 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 10, 2017 | Jul 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 10, 2017 | Jul 28, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 1998 | Dec 10, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 31, 1992 | Nov 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Chemical, Physical and Biological Treatment | Mar 31, 1992 | Nov 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 31, 1992 | Nov 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 31, 1992 | Nov 24, 1996 | 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 03-2024-0073 · Apr 24, 2024
$45,785
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987266665-001 · Apr 24, 2024
$45,785
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2021-0083 · Jul 22, 2021
$40,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601853909 · Apr 17, 2019
$2,375
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987266665-100 · Jul 11, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987266665-000 · Dec 10, 1998
$500
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