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SPECTRA METAL SALES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,593 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
-
6104 BOAT ROCK BLVD.
ATLANTA, GA 30336
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- FULTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 28, 2001
- Registry ID
- 110005714922
How This Compares
#174
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#4,483
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+168% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,397 | — |
| 2016 | 6,030 | +12% |
| 2017 | 7,593 | +26% |
| 2020 | 8,995 | — |
| 2021 | 9,843 | +9% |
| 2022 | 12,601 | +28% |
| 2023 | 12,018 | -5% |
| 2024 | 14,470 | +20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,549 | 5,549 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,373 | 5,373 | — | — | 22,894 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,774 | 1,774 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,774 | 1,774 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,469 | 5,469 | — | — | 25,022 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,946 | 1,946 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,936 | 1,936 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,910 | 1,910 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 757 | 757 | — | — | 8,341 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,915 | 5,915 | — | — | 18,599 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,948 | 1,948 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,924 | 1,924 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,901 | 1,901 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 913 | 913 | — | — | 6,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,488 | 4,488 | — | — | 25,994 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,661 | 1,661 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,556 | 1,556 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,495 | 1,495 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 643 | 643 | — | — | 8,665 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,526 | 3,526 | — | — | 21,479 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,577 | 1,577 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,550 | 1,550 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,510 | 1,510 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 832 | 832 | — | — | 7,160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,074 | 3,074 | — | — | 43,593 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,524 | 1,524 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,392 | 1,392 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,354 | 1,354 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 249 | 249 | — | — | 14,531 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,687 | 2,687 | — | — | 29,726 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,477 | 1,477 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,469 | 1,469 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 397 | 397 | — | — | 10,616 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,956 | 3,956 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 868 | 868 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 573 | 573 | — | — | 31,024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | 88,678 | 86,904 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 22,674 | 245,751 | 241,056 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 88,678 | 86,904 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 277,470 | 271,920 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALLWORTH, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 220 |
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 | Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 23, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 30, 2020 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 2020 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 4, 2020 | Nov 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2018 | Aug 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2018 | Aug 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 25, 2015 | Jun 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 25, 2015 | Jun 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2015 | Mar 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 10, 2009 | Jul 27, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 1, 2007 | Jul 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 30, 1999 | Dec 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 30, 1999 | Dec 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 1999 | Nov 16, 1999 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604104360 · Aug 23, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602329388 · Nov 4, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAR000014001-001 · May 29, 2015
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