GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC - SMS MILL SERVICES LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,143,200 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
-
801 GERDAU DR
JACKSON, TN 38305
View on map ↗ - County
- MADISON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 6 · last Nov 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 11, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110007846359
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 | 1,639,794 | — |
| 2016 | 1,709,389 | +4% |
| 2017 | 2,143,200 | +25% |
| 2018 | 2,669,899 | +25% |
| 2019 | 2,148,521 | -20% |
| 2020 | 2,403,849 | +12% |
| 2021 | 3,227,690 | +34% |
| 2022 | 3,165,730 | -2% |
| 2023 | 3,081,586 | -3% |
| 2024 | 2,469,268 | -20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,547,339 | 17,641 | 419 | 1,529,279 | 3,094,254 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 275,294 | 24 | — | 275,270 | 797 | |
| Lead compounds | 224,997 | 662 | 41 | 224,294 | 114,017 | |
| Manganese compounds | 205,569 | 1,665 | — | 203,904 | 291,358 | |
| Copper compounds | 140,398 | 186 | 28 | 140,184 | 30,977 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 41,986 | 290 | 23 | 41,673 | 50,753 | |
| Nickel compounds | 29,377 | 20 | 46 | 29,311 | 3,262 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 2,891 | 18 | 6 | 2,867 | 3,062 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polybrominated biphenyls | 1,415 | — | — | 1,415 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 82 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 28 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,978,674 | 24,413 | 1,414 | 1,952,847 | 4,515,738 | |
| Lead compounds | 414,409 | 874 | 182 | 413,353 | 156,919 | |
| Manganese compounds | 262,190 | 1,810 | — | 260,380 | 333,176 | |
| Copper compounds | 179,373 | 247 | 115 | 179,011 | 43,416 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 160,965 | 18 | — | 160,947 | 1,050 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 43,355 | 213 | 17 | 43,125 | 39,107 | |
| Nickel compounds | 37,476 | 12 | 34 | 37,430 | 1,708 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 3,337 | 29 | 4 | 3,304 | 5,292 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polybrominated biphenyls | 1,806 | — | — | 1,806 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 86 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 36 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,031,646 | 23,643 | 562 | 2,007,441 | 3,821,648 | |
| Lead compounds | 425,953 | 982 | 63 | 424,908 | 154,690 | |
| Manganese compounds | 269,976 | 2,317 | — | 267,659 | 373,680 | |
| Copper compounds | 184,300 | 232 | 53 | 184,015 | 35,570 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 165,465 | 18 | — | 165,447 | 885 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 44,565 | 216 | 18 | 44,331 | 34,645 | |
| Nickel compounds | 38,535 | 21 | 38 | 38,476 | 2,996 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 3,431 | 30 | 5 | 3,396 | 4,830 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polybrominated biphenyls | 1,857 | — | — | 1,857 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 82 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 30 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,071,287 | 22,556 | 788 | 2,047,943 | 3,822,990 | |
| Lead compounds | 434,627 | 997 | 149 | 433,481 | 164,368 | |
| Manganese compounds | 274,670 | 1,611 | — | 273,059 | 271,327 | |
| Copper compounds | 188,030 | 223 | 79 | 187,728 | 35,592 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 168,804 | 19 | — | 168,785 | 939 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 45,538 | 263 | 20 | 45,255 | 44,223 | |
| Nickel compounds | 39,342 | 50 | 40 | 39,252 | 8,016 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 3,498 | 29 | 5 | 3,464 | 4,878 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polybrominated biphenyls | 1,894 | — | — | 1,894 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 82 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 33 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,721,116 | 17,992 | 602 | 1,702,522 | 3,288,037 | |
| Manganese compounds | 228,082 | 1,079 | — | 227,003 | 195,430 | |
| Copper compounds | 156,316 | 190 | 62 | 156,064 | 32,749 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 122,170 | 14 | — | 122,156 | 849 | |
| Lead compounds | 110,409 | 807 | 73 | 109,529 | 147,012 | |
| Nickel compounds | 32,732 | 58 | 42 | 32,632 | 10,210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 29,185 | 221 | 21 | 28,943 | 40,362 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 2,216 | 26 | 5 | 2,185 | 4,722 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polybrominated biphenyls | 1,622 | — | — | 1,622 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 82 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 29 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,537,354 | 16,294 | 73 | 1,520,987 | 3,185,370 | |
| Manganese compounds | 204,779 | 1,981 | — | 202,798 | 387,097 | |
| Copper compounds | 139,643 | 205 | 14 | 139,424 | 38,384 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 109,161 | 30 | — | 109,131 | 4,353 | |
| Lead compounds | 98,844 | 987 | 7 | 97,850 | 192,826 | |
| Nickel compounds | 29,222 | 19 | 51 | 29,152 | 3,316 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 26,074 | 192 | 25 | 25,857 | 37,478 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 1,993 | 34 | 7 | 1,952 | 6,731 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polybrominated biphenyls | 1,449 | — | — | 1,449 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 31 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,876,465 | 22,202 | 434 | 1,853,829 | 4,297,486 | |
| Manganese compounds | 248,876 | 1,699 | — | 247,177 | 327,379 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 193,145 | 38 | — | 193,107 | 4,743 | |
| Copper compounds | 170,114 | 141 | 39 | 169,934 | 25,076 | |
| Lead compounds | 124,782 | 832 | 52 | 123,898 | 160,244 | |
| Nickel compounds | 35,610 | 19 | 59 | 35,532 | 3,256 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 19,455 | 115 | 29 | 19,311 | 22,194 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 1,451 | 25 | 8 | 1,418 | 4,911 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 33 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,676,449 | 18,064 | 258 | 1,658,127 | 3,252,049 | |
| Manganese compounds | 222,450 | 1,366 | — | 221,084 | 244,700 | |
| Copper compounds | 152,182 | 164 | 23 | 151,995 | 27,749 | |
| Nickel compounds | 31,836 | 17 | 38 | 31,781 | 2,655 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 27,492 | 793 | 31 | 26,668 | 143,309 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 24,895 | 23 | — | 24,872 | 3,873 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 3,454 | — | — | 3,454 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,135 | 131 | 19 | 2,985 | 23,800 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 1,306 | 27 | 5 | 1,274 | 4,841 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 28 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,337,105 | 16,328 | 111 | 1,320,666 | 3,020,000 | |
| Manganese compounds | 177,632 | 1,543 | — | 176,089 | 284,657 | |
| Copper compounds | 121,234 | 157 | 16 | 121,061 | 27,485 | |
| Nickel compounds | 25,365 | 18 | 34 | 25,313 | 3,075 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 22,015 | 757 | 17 | 21,241 | 140,617 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 19,832 | 22 | — | 19,810 | 3,878 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 2,751 | — | — | 2,751 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,411 | 17 | 17 | 2,377 | 3,055 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 1,043 | 24 | 4 | 1,015 | 4,486 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 27 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,211,555 | 14,721 | 497 | 1,196,337 | 2,740,227 | |
| Manganese compounds | 160,822 | 1,310 | — | 159,512 | 243,033 | |
| Copper compounds | 109,924 | 204 | 56 | 109,664 | 36,536 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 82,475 | 27 | — | 82,448 | 3,747 | |
| Lead compounds | 41,695 | 868 | 52 | 40,775 | 162,068 | |
| Nickel compounds | 22,987 | 19 | 38 | 22,930 | 3,315 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,113 | 121 | 19 | 8,973 | 22,624 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 794 | 38 | 5 | 751 | 7,108 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 428 | — | — | 428 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 82 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 3,207 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 113,769 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 290,727 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 3,087,545 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 50,623 | — | — |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 795 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 28 | — | — |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 3,055 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 30,903 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 193,665 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 4 |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 51 |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 27 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 6,704 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,594,036 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,299,844 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 14 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Mercury compounds | — | 12 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 7,136 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 247 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 58,737 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Lead compounds | — | 47,896 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 201 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,656 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,350 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 3,175 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 110 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 26,136 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 21,312 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 1,938 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Copper compounds | 67 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Copper compounds | — | 15,955 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Copper compounds | — | 13,010 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 18,236 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 631 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 150,096 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Manganese compounds | — | 122,395 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 50 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 410 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 335 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 192 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Cadmium compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 1,577 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 1,286 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cadmium compounds | 0 | JACKSON ENERGY AUTHORITY, JACKSON |
| Nickel compounds | 48 | JACKSON ENERGY AUTHORITY, JACKSON |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 20 | JACKSON ENERGY AUTHORITY, JACKSON |
| Copper compounds | 7 | JACKSON ENERGY AUTHORITY, JACKSON |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | JACKSON ENERGY AUTHORITY, JACKSON |
| Lead compounds | 1 | JACKSON ENERGY AUTHORITY, JACKSON |
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 | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jun 13, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 1996 | May 15, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 12, 1996 | May 15, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 1996 | May 15, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 1994 | Jul 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 1993 | Jan 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 8, 1993 | Jan 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 7, 1989 | May 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 1987 | Oct 21, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 1985 | Jan 28, 1986 | 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.