DEXTER AXLE COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 72 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 $9,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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500 S. 7TH ST
ALBION, IN 46701
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- NOBLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336350
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 5, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $9,500 · last Aug 5, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000399998
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 | 72 | — |
| 2016 | 72 | 0% |
| 2017 | 72 | 0% |
| 2018 | 57 | -21% |
| 2020 | 59 | — |
| 2021 | 51 | -13% |
| 2022 | 51 | 0% |
| 2023 | 33 | -36% |
| 2024 | 50 | +51% |
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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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KENDALLVILLE IRON AND METAL INC
KENDALLVILLE, IN
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Manganese | — | 50 | — | — |
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KENDALLVILLE IRON AND METAL INC
KENDALLVILLE, IN
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Nickel | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Mar 5, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Feb 3, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Feb 3, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Feb 3, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Feb 3, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 23, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jan 23, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 17, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 24, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 17, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Apr 28, 2019 | Nov 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 26, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 18, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 2016 | Jan 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 13, 2016 | Jan 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Sep 13, 2016 | Jan 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 13, 2016 | Jan 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Sep 13, 2016 | Jan 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2013 | Jun 5, 2013 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.19 | +12% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.14 mg/L | 2.62 | +20% | Sep 2019 | 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.