Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
RCRA
ARCELORMITTAL WEIRTON
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,595 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
-
100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
WEIRTON, WV 26062
View on map ↗ - County
- HANCOCK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 20, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 13, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110057387420
How This Compares
#64
of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#4,284
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.
3
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)
-81% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,049 | — |
| 2016 | 8,506 | -15% |
| 2017 | 8,595 | +1% |
| 2018 | 10,507 | +22% |
| 2019 | 3,607 | -66% |
| 2020 | 9,076 | +152% |
| 2021 | 11,837 | +30% |
| 2022 | 9,324 | -21% |
| 2023 | 5,397 | -42% |
| 2024 | 1,865 | -65% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 900 | 900 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 600 | — | 600 | — | 1,700 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 360 | 60 | 300 | — | 15,360 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,300 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 47,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,800 | 2,800 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,781 | 281 | 1,500 | — | 35,231 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 800 | — | 800 | — | 3,200 | |
| Manganese compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1,300 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 13,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,900 | 4,900 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 2,500 | — | 2,500 | — | 4,600 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,891 | 491 | 1,400 | — | 45,622 | |
| Manganese compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 2,120 | |
| Lead | 16 | — | 16 | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,997 | 5,997 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 3,597 | — | 3,597 | — | 10,758 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,026 | 420 | 1,606 | — | 155,577 | |
| Lead compounds | 135 | 2 | 134 | — | 4,596 | |
| Nickel compounds | 80 | 9 | 71 | — | 48,530 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 364,811 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 3,362 | — | 3,362 | — | 9,668 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,802 | 2,802 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,724 | 349 | 2,375 | — | 285,785 | |
| Lead compounds | 104 | 1 | 103 | — | 19,101 | |
| Nickel compounds | 84 | 7 | 78 | — | 199,514 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 3,607 | — | 3,607 | — | 11,000 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4,784 | 314 | 4,470 | — | 328,880 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,180 | 3,180 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 2,370 | — | 2,370 | — | 7,600 | |
| Lead compounds | 94 | 1 | 93 | — | 23,100 | |
| Nickel compounds | 79 | 3 | 76 | — | 238,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 3,170 | — | 3,170 | — | 8,300 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,079 | 3,079 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,207 | 325 | 1,882 | — | 347,560 | |
| Nickel compounds | 74 | 3 | 72 | — | 244,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 65 | 1 | 63 | — | 23,800 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiourea | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 3,227 | — | 3,227 | — | 9,587 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,961 | 2,961 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,176 | 294 | 1,882 | — | 328,961 | |
| Nickel compounds | 78 | 6 | 72 | — | 209,578 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 65 | 1 | 63 | — | 20,018 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiourea | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,880 | 376 | 3,504 | — | 115,884 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,750 | 2,750 | — | — | 816,357 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 2,224 | — | 2,224 | — | 8,979 | |
| Zinc compounds | 804 | 82 | 722 | — | 21,285 | |
| Copper compounds | 223 | 2 | 221 | — | 543 | |
| Lead compounds | 92 | 1 | 91 | — | 63 | |
| Nickel compounds | 75 | 6 | 69 | — | 2,037 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,787 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 27,000 |
| Nickel | — | 2,000 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 60 | — | — |
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 OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 1,300 | — | — | — |
|
AMG RESOURCES INC
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Nickel | — | 2,000 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14,600 | — | — | — |
|
MASON CORPORATION
SCHERERVILLE, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 60 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 700 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Cyanide compounds | 1,700 | — | — | — |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 27, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jan 27, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 27, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 2022 | Sep 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 24, 2016 | Sep 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 2016 | Sep 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 24, 2016 | Sep 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 24, 2016 | Sep 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 28, 2013 | Sep 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 28, 2011 | Aug 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jul 28, 2011 | Jul 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 27, 2010 | May 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 27, 2010 | Jul 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 27, 2010 | May 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 12, 2010 | May 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 20, 2008 | Aug 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 5, 2005 | Aug 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 20, 2004 | Mar 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 2003 | Aug 27, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Aug 27, 2003 | Aug 27, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Aug 12, 2002 | Aug 12, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 2002 | Aug 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 16, 2002 | Mar 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 2001 | Mar 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Mar 27, 2001 | Mar 27, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2001 | May 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 13, 2000 | Mar 28, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 23, 2000 | Mar 28, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 23, 2000 | Mar 28, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 4, 2000 | Jul 10, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 1999 | Mar 7, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 1998 | Aug 14, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 1998 | Mar 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 1998 | Mar 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 5, 1998 | Mar 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Mar 5, 1998 | Mar 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 4, 1998 | Mar 5, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 21, 1997 | Mar 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 1997 | Mar 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 14, 1997 | Mar 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 8, 1997 | Aug 19, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 23, 1996 | Dec 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 1996 | Dec 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 23, 1996 | Dec 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 1996 | Dec 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 1, 1995 | Dec 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 1, 1995 | Dec 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 1, 1995 | Dec 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 26, 1995 | Sep 30, 1996 | 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
· Case 03-2018-0144 · Sep 27, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2018-0143 · Sep 27, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2017-0185 · Sep 13, 2017
$93,288
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000068908-001 · Aug 28, 2013
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000068908-000 · Mar 5, 1998
Judicial
· Case 03-1996-0045 · Dec 24, 1996
$1,590,477
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000068908-002 · Feb 25, 1992
$6,192
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000068908-012 · Dec 21, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000068908-011 · Jul 9, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000068908-010 · Feb 28, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000068908-009 · Jul 5, 1989
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000068908-007 · Feb 1, 1989
$9,250
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000068908-005 · Dec 29, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000068908-004 · Mar 14, 1988
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