Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
BEFESA ZINC US INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,255 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
-
2701 E. 114TH ST.
CHICAGO, IL 60617
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331492
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 23, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 13, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000434352
How This Compares
#245
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#4,736
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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 (2015–2024)
+70% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,857 | — |
| 2016 | 6,247 | +7% |
| 2017 | 6,255 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5,876 | -6% |
| 2019 | 65 | -99% |
| 2020 | 3,591 | +5425% |
| 2021 | 3,836 | +7% |
| 2022 | 4,140 | +8% |
| 2023 | 10,487 | +153% |
| 2024 | 9,943 | -5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 8,664 | 8,664 | — | — | 277,685 | |
| Manganese compounds | 881 | 881 | — | — | 37,801 | |
| Lead compounds | 246 | 246 | — | — | 6,688 | |
| Mercury compounds | 82 | 82 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | 2,181 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 9,004 | 9,004 | — | — | 476,022 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,087 | 1,087 | — | — | 21,782 | |
| Lead compounds | 287 | 287 | — | — | 30,442 | |
| Mercury compounds | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 39 | 39 | — | — | 6,656 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,487 | 3,487 | — | — | 183,783 | |
| Manganese compounds | 318 | 318 | — | — | 8,410 | |
| Lead compounds | 276 | 276 | — | — | 11,753 | |
| Mercury compounds | 45 | 45 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 2,569 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 71 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,239 | 3,239 | — | — | 347,388 | |
| Manganese compounds | 291 | 291 | — | — | 15,895 | |
| Lead compounds | 251 | 251 | — | — | 22,216 | |
| Mercury compounds | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 4,857 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 135 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,004 | 3,004 | — | — | 831,024 | |
| Manganese compounds | 257 | 257 | — | — | 38,023 | |
| Lead compounds | 231 | 231 | — | — | 53,145 | |
| Mercury compounds | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | 323 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 11,621 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 65 | 65 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,081 | 5,081 | — | — | 1,705,267 | |
| Manganese compounds | 361 | 361 | — | — | 78,021 | |
| Lead compounds | 320 | 320 | — | — | 109,055 | |
| Mercury compounds | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 23,845 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 663 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,422 | 5,422 | — | — | 1,298,835 | |
| Manganese compounds | 387 | 387 | — | — | 59,425 | |
| Lead compounds | 326 | 326 | — | — | 83,063 | |
| Mercury compounds | 74 | 74 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | 18,162 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,436 | 5,436 | — | — | 1,340,412 | |
| Manganese compounds | 359 | 359 | — | — | 63,129 | |
| Lead compounds | 349 | 349 | — | — | 88,244 | |
| Mercury compounds | 80 | 80 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 19,237 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 536 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 5,046 | 5,046 | — | — | 1,401,311 | |
| Lead compounds | 376 | 376 | — | — | 128,488 | |
| Manganese compounds | 330 | 330 | — | — | 57,798 | |
| Mercury compounds | 92 | 92 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 7,277 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | 100 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 37 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 6 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 1,124 | — | — |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
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 (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 403 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 276,793 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 183 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
BARNWELL, SC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 306 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 6,666 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 10 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
BARNWELL, SC
|
Lead compounds | — | 7 | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
BARNWELL, SC
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Cadmium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Cadmium compounds | 246 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Manganese compounds | 25 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 37,679 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
BARNWELL, SC
|
Manganese compounds | — | 42 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 55 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Copper compounds | 2,174 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Copper compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
BARNWELL, SC
|
Copper compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
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 | Mar 3, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 24, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 21, 1997 | Jan 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 21, 1997 | Jan 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 21, 1994 | Apr 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 21, 1994 | Apr 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 21, 1994 | Apr 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 21, 1994 | Apr 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 21, 1994 | Apr 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 24, 1991 | Jul 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 1991 | Jul 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 29, 1991 | Jul 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 29, 1991 | Jul 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 1991 | Jul 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 1991 | Jul 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 29, 1991 | Jul 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 1991 | Jul 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 29, 1991 | Jul 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 29, 1991 | Jul 23, 1993 | 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 3604196477 · Sep 20, 2024
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603983882 · Apr 16, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603616024 · May 30, 2023
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603445207 · Dec 7, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602745497 · Jun 22, 2021
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602425081 · Feb 10, 2021
Judicial
· Case 05-2016-5041 · Jul 13, 2020
$1,054,000
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD040891368-DV1 · Feb 22, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD040891368-LS1 · Sep 3, 1991
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