TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CHEM-PLATE INDUSTRIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,339 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1250 MORSE AVENUE
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 16, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000428975
How This Compares
#379
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#6,739
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
+29% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,065 | — |
| 2016 | 927 | -13% |
| 2017 | 1,339 | +44% |
| 2018 | 1,690 | +26% |
| 2019 | 1,090 | -36% |
| 2020 | 1,707 | +57% |
| 2021 | 1,832 | +7% |
| 2022 | 1,392 | -24% |
| 2023 | 1,272 | -9% |
| 2024 | 1,373 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
| Nitric acid | 475 | 475 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 442 | 442 | — | — | 65,196 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 216 | 216 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 177 | 177 | — | — | 34,743 | |
| Nickel compounds | 63 | 63 | — | — | 9,681 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
| Zinc compounds | 572 | 567 | 5 | — | 46,903 | |
| Nitric acid | 472 | 472 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 154 | 154 | — | — | 34,076 | |
| Nickel compounds | 74 | 74 | — | — | 7,087 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
| Zinc compounds | 602 | 597 | 5 | — | 52,167 | |
| Nitric acid | 525 | 525 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 198 | 198 | — | — | 37,711 | |
| Nickel compounds | 67 | 67 | — | — | 7,896 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Zinc compounds | 694 | 689 | 5 | — | 44,715 | |
| Nickel compounds | 481 | 481 | — | — | 6,160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 390 | 390 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 267 | 267 | — | — | 41,158 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Zinc compounds | 579 | 574 | 5 | — | 30,285 | |
| Nickel compounds | 435 | 435 | — | — | 4,706 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 371 | 371 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 322 | 322 | — | — | 44,835 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 579 | 574 | 5 | — | 33,704 | |
| Nitric acid | 511 | 511 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Nickel compounds | 541 | 541 | — | — | 5,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 507 | 507 | — | — | 32,101 | |
| Nitric acid | 474 | 474 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 168 | 168 | — | — | 30,334 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Zinc compounds | 522 | 522 | — | — | 32,160 | |
| Nitric acid | 435 | 435 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 206 | 206 | — | — | 5,917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 176 | 176 | — | — | 28,881 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Zinc compounds | 406 | 406 | — | — | 46,977 | |
| Nitric acid | 344 | 344 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 157 | 157 | — | — | 27,074 | |
| Nickel compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 7,115 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Zinc compounds | 507 | 507 | — | — | 52,135 | |
| Nitric acid | 342 | 342 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 196 | 196 | — | — | 32,399 | |
| Nickel compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 7,481 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 | — | — | — | 20,679 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 31,269 |
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 ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 795 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 159 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 748 | MWRD KIRIE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, DES PLAINES |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 34,743 | MWRD KIRIE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, DES PLAINES |
| Zinc compounds | 464 | MWRD KIRIE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, DES PLAINES |
| Lead compounds | 7 | MWRD KIRIE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, DES PLAINES |
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 | Jul 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 11, 2008 | Sep 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 17, 2001 | May 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 2001 | May 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 2001 | May 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 14, 1995 | Jun 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 14, 1995 | Jun 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 1995 | Aug 15, 1995 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603445203 · Dec 6, 2022
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603360825 · Sep 20, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602343064 · Nov 12, 2020
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602245970 · Jul 15, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD980994867-001 · May 18, 2001
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD980994867-DV1 · Mar 2, 1995
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