Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
INMETCO
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,959 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 $20,800 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
ONE INMETCO DR
ELLWOOD CITY, PA 16117
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- LAWRENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331314
- Inspections
- 21 · last Jan 7, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $20,800 · last May 15, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110041695546
How This Compares
#317
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#6,253
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
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 (2015–2022)
+5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,678 | — |
| 2016 | 2,390 | -11% |
| 2017 | 1,959 | -18% |
| 2018 | 2,451 | +25% |
| 2019 | 704 | -71% |
| 2020 | 2,899 | +312% |
| 2021 | 2,981 | +3% |
| 2022 | 2,800 | -6% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,514 | 1,219 | 295 | — | 1,294,970 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 487 | 449 | 38 | — | 2,638,273 | |
| Manganese compounds | 230 | 230 | — | — | 1,784,259 | |
| Lead compounds | 173 | 153 | 20 | — | 134,889 | |
| Mercury compounds | 146 | 146 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 123 | 123 | — | — | 60,341 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 70 | 53 | 17 | — | 144,462 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 57 | 34 | 23 | — | 6,962 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,793 | 1,239 | 554 | — | 4,745,560 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 399 | 332 | 67 | — | 2,992,327 | |
| Manganese compounds | 212 | 212 | — | — | 2,599,142 | |
| Lead compounds | 160 | 122 | 38 | — | 502,054 | |
| Mercury compounds | 144 | 144 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 113 | 70 | 43 | — | 30,379 | |
| Nickel compounds | 90 | 90 | — | — | 166,593 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 71 | 41 | 29 | — | 545,224 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,827 | 1,235 | 592 | — | 4,072,978 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 334 | 282 | 52 | — | 284,004 | |
| Lead compounds | 190 | 142 | 48 | — | 445,573 | |
| Manganese compounds | 163 | 163 | — | — | 339,103 | |
| Mercury compounds | 144 | 144 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 107 | 70 | 37 | — | 26,296 | |
| Nickel compounds | 81 | 81 | — | — | 116,566 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 54 | 31 | 23 | — | 683,699 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 200 | 200 | — | — | 793,390 | |
| Lead compounds | 163 | 136 | 27 | — | 250,732 | |
| Mercury compounds | 138 | 138 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 116 | 39 | 77 | — | 748,158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 88 | 88 | — | — | 110,966 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,490 | 1,490 | — | — | 3,314,247 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 286 | 285 | 1 | — | 174,659 | |
| Manganese compounds | 210 | 210 | — | — | 253,439 | |
| Lead compounds | 141 | 141 | — | — | 442,144 | |
| Mercury compounds | 140 | 140 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 85 | 85 | — | — | 100,154 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 61 | 50 | 11 | — | 826,882 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 38 | 25 | 13 | — | 20,153 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,002 | 1,002 | — | — | 2,101,612 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 317 | 302 | 16 | — | 161,299 | |
| Manganese compounds | 210 | 210 | — | — | 187,039 | |
| Lead compounds | 122 | 121 | 1 | — | 247,097 | |
| Nickel compounds | 120 | 120 | — | — | 88,801 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 61 | 50 | 11 | — | 526,368 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 27 | 26 | 1 | — | 16,302 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,262 | 1,262 | — | — | 3,299,883 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 357 | 342 | 16 | — | 363,212 | |
| Manganese compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 267,482 | |
| Mercury compounds | 160 | 160 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 148 | 141 | 7 | — | 299,158 | |
| Nickel compounds | 120 | 120 | — | — | 168,939 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 61 | 50 | 11 | — | 1,136,095 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 32 | 26 | 6 | — | 30,268 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,302 | 1,302 | — | — | 4,438,634 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 378 | 368 | 10 | — | 386,288 | |
| Manganese compounds | 270 | 270 | — | — | 307,887 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 205 | 200 | 5 | — | 1,030,645 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 173 | 173 | — | — | 161,702 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 160 | 160 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 143 | 141 | 2 | — | 327,487 | |
| Copper compounds | 48 | 46 | 2 | — | 32,667 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 20,153 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 174,659 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 100,154 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 442,144 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 253,439 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 3,314,247 | — | — |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 826,882 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HORSEHEAD
CHICAGO, IL
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 526,368 | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 161,299 | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 88,801 | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 16,302 | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 247,097 | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 187,039 | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 2,101,612 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Mar 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 15, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Jun 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 7, 2024 | Oct 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 16, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 26, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 26, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 2, 2022 | May 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 26, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 13, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 14, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 30, 2019 | Sep 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 30, 2019 | Sep 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 8, 2018 | May 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 8, 2018 | May 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 8, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 8, 2018 | May 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 29, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 29, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 23, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 23, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 23, 2018 | Mar 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 23, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 21, 2018 | Feb 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 21, 2018 | Feb 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 25, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 21, 2016 | Apr 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 21, 2016 | Apr 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 21, 2016 | Apr 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 13, 2016 | May 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 13, 2016 | May 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 13, 2016 | May 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jan 13, 2016 | May 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 13, 2016 | May 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 8, 2015 | May 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 8, 2015 | May 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 8, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Dec 8, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 16, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Nov 16, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 16, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 16, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 13, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 13, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Waste Piles | Apr 24, 2013 | Apr 24, 2013 | 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 ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-106 · Oct 7, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-105 · Jul 23, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603603247 · May 15, 2023
$20,800
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603545174 · Mar 16, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603345205 · Sep 2, 2022
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-104 · Oct 24, 2018
$24,750
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-103 · Mar 29, 2018
CONSENT ORDER AND AGREEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-102 · Nov 15, 2016
$51,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-101 · May 31, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-100 · Jan 12, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-000 · Apr 28, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-008 · May 30, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-007 · Nov 19, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-006 · Jan 8, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-005 · Apr 6, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-001 · Dec 23, 1987
$15,700
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-004 · Oct 5, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-002 · Jun 26, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-009 · Feb 6, 1987
$7,600
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD087561015-012 · Sep 30, 1986
$9,500
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