TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FORD MOTOR COMPANY - STERLING PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 269 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
39000 MOUND ROAD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
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- MACOMB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336350
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 29, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110000407257
How This Compares
#387
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#8,664
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
+15% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 136 | — |
| 2016 | 270 | +98% |
| 2017 | 269 | -0% |
| 2018 | 259 | -4% |
| 2020 | 266 | — |
| 2021 | 232 | -13% |
| 2022 | 194 | -16% |
| 2023 | 197 | +2% |
| 2024 | 157 | -20% |
2024
2023
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 131 | 131 | — | — | 125,229 | |
| Nickel | 44 | 44 | — | — | 99,609 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 19 | 19 | — | — | 18,009 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 80 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 171 | 171 | — | — | 115,139 | |
| Nickel | 43 | 43 | — | — | 100,311 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 18 | 18 | — | — | 24,010 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 91 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 161 | 161 | — | — | 114,781 | |
| Nickel | 77 | 77 | — | — | 103,714 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 28 | 28 | — | — | 20,016 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 84 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 202 | 202 | — | — | 153,816 | |
| Nickel | 40 | 40 | — | — | 123,477 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 16 | 16 | — | — | 27,011 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 95 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 212 | 212 | — | — | 148,865 | |
| Nickel | 40 | 40 | — | — | 114,585 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 16 | 16 | — | — | 28,022 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 94 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 202 | 202 | — | — | 148,471 | |
| Nickel | 48 | 48 | — | — | 119,959 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 19 | 19 | — | — | 25,026 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 104 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | 151,628 | |
| Nickel | 47 | 47 | — | — | 128,275 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 19 | 19 | — | — | 80,012 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 108 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DAVID J JOSEPH COMPANY
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Nickel | — | 92,000 | — | — |
|
INSERV INCORPORATED
MISHAWAKA, IN
|
Nickel | 179 | — | — | — |
|
SLC ACQUISITION LLC
WARREN, MI
|
Nickel | — | 2,500 | — | — |
|
COGENET TECHNICAL SERVICES
NEW BOSTON, MI
|
Nickel | 8 | — | — | — |
|
FERROUS PROCESSING & TRADING CO
DETROIT, MI
|
Nickel | — | 21,000 | — | — |
|
AEVITAS SPECIALTY SERVICES CORP
DETROIT, MI
|
Nickel | — | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INKSTER, MI
|
Nickel | — | — | — | — |
|
AEVITAS SPECIALTY SERVICES CORP
DETROIT, MI
|
Copper | — | — | — | — |
|
SLC ACQUISITION LLC
WARREN, MI
|
Copper | — | 25,000 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INKSTER, MI
|
Copper | — | — | — | — |
|
FERROUS PROCESSING & TRADING CO
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead | — | 18 | — | — |
|
AEVITAS SPECIALTY SERVICES CORP
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SLC ACQUISITION LLC
WARREN, MI
|
Lead | — | 30 | — | — |
|
DAVID J JOSEPH COMPANY
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lead | — | 49 | — | — |
|
COGENET TECHNICAL SERVICES
NEW BOSTON, MI
|
Lead | — | — | — | — |
|
INSERV INCORPORATED
MISHAWAKA, IN
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INKSTER, MI
|
Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
|
DAVID J JOSEPH COMPANY
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Manganese | — | 130,000 | — | — |
|
INSERV INCORPORATED
MISHAWAKA, IN
|
Manganese | 273 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INKSTER, MI
|
Manganese | — | — | — | — |
|
COGENET TECHNICAL SERVICES
NEW BOSTON, MI
|
Manganese | 12 | — | — | — |
|
FERROUS PROCESSING & TRADING CO
DETROIT, MI
|
Manganese | — | 100 | — | — |
|
AEVITAS SPECIALTY SERVICES CORP
DETROIT, MI
|
Manganese | — | — | — | — |
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.
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 9, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 26, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 26, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2007 | Feb 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 19, 2007 | Feb 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 2001 | Apr 2, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 9, 2001 | Apr 2, 2001 | 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 05-1988-0071
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID044255420-001 · Sep 27, 2018
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