Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
METAL SURFACES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 57,142 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
-
6060 SHULL ST.
BELL GARDENS, CA 90201
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- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 4 · last May 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 8, 2003
- Registry ID
- 110000474228
How This Compares
#34
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#1,552
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.
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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 (2015–2023)
+3780% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | — |
| 2016 | 544 | +18034% |
| 2017 | 57,142 | +10404% |
| 2018 | 35,850 | -37% |
| 2019 | 65,491 | +83% |
| 2020 | 1,238 | -98% |
| 2021 | 116 | -91% |
| 2022 | 116 | 0% |
| 2023 | 116 | 0% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,367 | |
| Nitric acid | 116 | 116 | — | — | 123 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,367 | |
| Nitric acid | 116 | 116 | — | — | 123 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 32,930 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 116 | 116 | — | — | 109 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 795 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 81,520 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,165 | 1,165 | — | — | 2,846 | |
| Nickel compounds | 73 | 73 | — | — | 9,863 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 103 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 65,489 | — | — | 65,489 | 69,947 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,853 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 35,845 | — | — | 35,845 | 43,950 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9,918 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 73 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 57,137 | — | — | 57,137 | 65,496 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8,105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 120 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,051 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 67,456 | |
| Chlorine | 543 | 543 | — | — | 250 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11,854 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 201 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 243 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,005 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 14,660 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 7,251 | — | — |
| Cyanide compounds | — | 1,215 | — | 4,384 |
| Lead compounds | — | 41 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 84,901 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GANNON & SCOTT
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Cyanide compounds | — | 750 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA INC.
BEATTY, NV
|
Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 250 |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA INC.
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead compounds | 14 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
TOLLESON, AZ
|
Lead compounds | — | 105 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA INC.
BEATTY, NV
|
Nickel compounds | — | 2,546 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
TOLLESON, AZ
|
Nickel compounds | — | 4,037 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA INC.
BEATTY, NV
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 250 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1 | COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT'S OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, WHITTIER |
| Nickel compounds | 250 | COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT'S OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, WHITTIER |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 57,137 | COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT'S OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, WHITTIER |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 28, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 28, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Dec 20, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 25, 2022 | Aug 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 5, 2022 | Aug 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 5, 2022 | Aug 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 5, 2022 | Aug 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2019 | May 21, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2019 | May 21, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 2019 | Jun 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2019 | May 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 14, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 17, 2009 | Sep 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 17, 2009 | Sep 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2001 | Feb 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 6, 2001 | Jan 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 6, 2001 | Feb 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 6, 2001 | Feb 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 6, 2001 | Feb 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 6, 2001 | Jan 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2001 | Feb 18, 2002 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-ZFEA452499 · Dec 20, 2023
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008358145-001 · Nov 8, 2022
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008358145-201 · Apr 8, 2003
$100,000
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008358145-501 · Dec 18, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008358145-200 · Nov 6, 2001
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