RMI TITANIUM COMPANY LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 17,860 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
-
1000 WARREN AVE
NILES, OH 44446
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- TRUMBULL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331491
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 26, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000389721
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,055 | — |
| 2016 | 15,509 | +19% |
| 2017 | 17,860 | +15% |
| 2018 | 37,726 | +111% |
| 2019 | 24,625 | -35% |
| 2020 | 10,165 | -59% |
| 2021 | 7,296 | -28% |
| 2022 | 6,648 | -9% |
| 2023 | 11,859 | +78% |
| 2024 | 12,352 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 6,087 | 6,087 | — | — | 67,341 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,166 | 2,166 | — | — | 16,365 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,594 | 1,594 | — | — | 35,699 | |
| Copper | 1,300 | 1,278 | 22 | — | 89,327 | |
| Chromium | 949 | 949 | — | — | 37,772 | |
| Nickel | 256 | 256 | — | — | 18,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 5,960 | 5,960 | — | — | 52,463 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,166 | 2,166 | — | — | 1,104 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,594 | 1,594 | — | — | 29,078 | |
| Copper | 1,257 | 1,250 | 7 | — | 66,570 | |
| Chromium | 882 | 882 | — | — | 9,326 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 4,172 | 4,172 | — | — | 47,941 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,594 | 1,594 | — | — | 32,893 | |
| Chromium | 882 | 882 | — | — | 9,442 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 3,346 | 3,346 | — | — | 45,923 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,594 | 1,594 | — | — | 31,235 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | 38,381 | |
| Chromium | 926 | 926 | — | — | 10,652 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 5,216 | 5,216 | — | — | 68,284 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,594 | 1,594 | — | — | 39,227 | |
| Chromium | 1,517 | 1,517 | — | — | 41,466 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | 18,311 | |
| Nickel | 408 | 408 | — | — | 18,678 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,384 | 11,384 | — | — | 340 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 6,920 | 6,920 | — | — | 82,530 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,594 | 1,594 | — | — | 67,869 | |
| Chromium | 1,504 | 1,504 | — | — | 55,387 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | 16,624 | |
| Copper | 1,394 | 1,388 | 6 | — | 41,118 | |
| Nickel | 399 | 399 | — | — | 25,852 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 21,516 | 21,516 | — | — | 220 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 9,040 | 9,040 | — | — | 88,268 | |
| Copper | 1,935 | 1,895 | 40 | — | 38,557 | |
| Chromium | 1,753 | 1,753 | — | — | 10,968 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,594 | 1,594 | — | — | 39,296 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,409 | 1,409 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 479 | 479 | — | — | 21,061 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 8,169 | 8,169 | — | — | 61,128 | |
| Nitric acid | 4,037 | 4,037 | — | — | 12,622 | |
| Chromium | 1,816 | 1,816 | — | — | 22,755 | |
| Copper | 1,778 | 1,702 | 76 | — | 69,010 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,594 | 1,594 | — | — | 30,139 | |
| Nickel | 466 | 466 | — | — | 10,455 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 7,795 | 7,795 | — | — | 62,417 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,275 | 2,275 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 1,732 | 1,732 | — | — | 32,220 | |
| Copper | 1,669 | 1,636 | 33 | — | 38,832 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,594 | 1,594 | — | — | 19,017 | |
| Nickel | 444 | 444 | — | — | 14,646 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 5,185 | 5,185 | — | — | 48,698 | |
| Nitric acid | 4,752 | 4,752 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 1,498 | 1,498 | — | — | 16,743 | |
| Copper | 1,089 | 1,089 | — | — | 20,706 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 531 | 531 | — | — | 21,771 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 17,066 |
| Chromium | — | 9,860 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 75,323 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 5,478 | — | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 36,400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GMA INDUSTRIES
ROMULUS, MI
|
Chromium | — | 6,966 | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Chromium | 27,912 | — | — | — |
|
KYLCASE
CANTON, OH
|
Chromium | — | 2,894 | — | — |
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CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Nickel | 12,552 | — | — | — |
|
GMA INDUSTRIES
ROMULUS, MI
|
Nickel | — | 3,870 | — | — |
|
KYLCASE
CANTON, OH
|
Nickel | — | 1,608 | — | — |
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HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 16,365 |
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CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | 67,341 | — | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Copper | 14,004 | — | — | — |
|
NILES IRON AND METAL
NILES, OH
|
Copper | — | 72,036 | — | — |
|
GMA INDUSTRIES
ROMULUS, MI
|
Copper | — | 2,322 | — | — |
|
KYLCASE
CANTON, OH
|
Copper | — | 965 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 35,581 |
|
US ECOLOGY MICHIGAN INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 118 |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 27, 2018 | Feb 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 3, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 21, 2013 | Sep 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | May 21, 2013 | Sep 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 21, 2013 | Sep 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 21, 2013 | Sep 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 2005 | Apr 4, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Aug 19, 2004 | Nov 3, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Aug 19, 2004 | Nov 3, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Jan 3, 2001 | Aug 29, 2001 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.20 mg/L | 20.00 | +76% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.60 kg/d | 37.90 | +160% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 kg/d | 0.18 | +1% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.20 kg/d | 28.40 | +112% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 kg/d | 0.05 | +30% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +49% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.90 kg/d | 7.80 | +40% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.86 mg/L | 4.10 | +19% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.05 | +121% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 kg/d | 0.09 | +99% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.04 | +135% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +162% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.30 kg/d | 22.00 | +6% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.90 kg/d | 29.30 | +12% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.60 kg/d | 29.30 | +8% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.40 kg/d | 22.00 | +11% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 kg/d | 29.30 | +50% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 11.60 | +21% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.90 kg/d | 29.30 | +81% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.50 mg/L | 15.50 | +39% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 516.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +310% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 516.00 MPN/100mL | 284.00 | +82% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.50 kg/d | 22.00 | +43% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,700.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +2,043% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,700.00 MPN/100mL | 284.00 | +851% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +5% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 416.00 MPN/100mL | 284.00 | +46% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.60 mg/L | 15.50 | +20% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.70 kg/d | 29.30 | +8% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 416.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +230% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 kg/d | 22.00 | +18% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 kg/d | 29.30 | +77% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,296.00 MPN/100mL | 284.00 | +356% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,296.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +929% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.10 mg/L | 15.50 | +49% | May 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.50 kg/d | 29.30 | +31% | May 2024 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,529.00 MPN/100mL | 284.00 | +438% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,529.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +1,113% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.05 | +78% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 kg/d | 18.90 | +11% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +66% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +40% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.06 | +30% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +22% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.60 kg/d | 22.00 | +12% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.20 kg/d | 29.30 | +68% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.10 mg/L | 15.50 | +10% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,475.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +448% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,475.00 MPN/100mL | 2,000.00 | +174% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +70% | Oct 2021 | Open |
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.