Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
STEEL DYNAMICS INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 35,214 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 $543,563 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4500 CO RD 59
BUTLER, IN 46721
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- DEKALB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 9 · last Jun 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $543,563 · last Feb 14, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000592396
How This Compares
#137
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#2,059
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-49% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30,132 | — |
| 2016 | 34,159 | +13% |
| 2017 | 35,214 | +3% |
| 2018 | 10,229 | -71% |
| 2019 | 6,214 | -39% |
| 2020 | 24,658 | +297% |
| 2021 | 23,095 | -6% |
| 2022 | 23,920 | +4% |
| 2023 | 16,815 | -30% |
| 2024 | 15,261 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 8,685 | 8,661 | 24 | — | 29,642,700 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,539 | 1,424 | 115 | — | 4,985,730 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,080 | 1,078 | 2 | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,034 | 1,032 | 2 | — | 78,576 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 714 | 705 | 9 | — | 56,154 | |
| Naphthalene | 514 | 509 | 5 | — | 22,269 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 463 | 462 | 1 | — | 552,739 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 378 | 378 | — | — | 60,165 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 210 | 208 | 2 | — | 16,690 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 204 | 201 | 3 | — | 633,838 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 120 | 97 | 23 | — | 7,763 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 112 | 112 | — | — | 6,501 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 71 | 69 | 2 | — | 3,475 | |
| Copper compounds | 71 | 66 | 5 | — | 260,802 | |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 17 | 5 | — | 69,205 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 25,790 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 41,433 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 39,013 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 14,073 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 707,757 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 6,171 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10,336 | 10,313 | 23 | — | 25,828,189 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,609 | 1,498 | 111 | — | 3,439,761 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,043 | 1,041 | 2 | — | 19,490 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 990 | 988 | 2 | — | 19,298 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 706 | 697 | 9 | — | 13,605 | |
| Naphthalene | 525 | 521 | 4 | — | 5,487 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 475 | 474 | 1 | — | 431,117 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 314 | 314 | — | — | 4,772 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 228 | 226 | 2 | — | 4,422 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 204 | 201 | 3 | — | 287,571 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 114 | 92 | 22 | — | 1,796 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 104 | 104 | — | — | 1,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 67 | 65 | 2 | — | 821 | |
| Copper compounds | 65 | 60 | 5 | — | 178,608 | |
| Nickel compounds | 19 | 14 | 5 | — | 36,192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 31,557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,701 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 30,630 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,235 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 17,521 | 17,495 | 26 | — | 30,546,832 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,909 | 1,798 | 111 | — | 2,954,028 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,122 | 1,120 | 2 | — | 6,351 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 872 | 870 | 2 | — | 5,121 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 697 | 688 | 9 | — | 4,044 | |
| Naphthalene | 571 | 567 | 4 | — | 1,752 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 261 | 261 | — | — | 266 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 253 | 251 | 2 | — | 1,476 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 232 | 229 | 3 | — | 247,072 | |
| Lead compounds | 172 | 171 | 1 | — | 407,243 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 111 | 89 | 22 | — | 521 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 82 | 77 | 5 | — | 162,583 | |
| Toluene | 62 | 60 | 2 | — | 208 | |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 17 | 5 | — | 36,713 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 31,101 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 387 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 30,277 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,226 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 16,252 | 16,122 | 130 | — | 16,919,106 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,898 | 1,753 | 145 | — | 1,926,182 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,243 | 1,240 | 3 | — | 5,844 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,004 | 1,001 | 3 | — | 4,935 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 780 | 769 | 11 | — | 3,794 | |
| Naphthalene | 599 | 593 | 6 | — | 1,525 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 311 | 311 | — | — | 213 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 274 | 271 | 3 | — | 1,334 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 219 | 215 | 4 | — | 140,988 | |
| Lead compounds | 172 | 171 | 1 | — | 183,706 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 117 | 89 | 28 | — | 439 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 89 | 86 | 3 | — | 223 | |
| Copper compounds | 84 | 78 | 6 | — | 122,280 | |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 16 | 6 | — | 34,786 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 22,236 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 348 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,989 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 739 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 17,655 | 17,587 | 68 | — | 16,570,900 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,904 | 1,781 | 123 | — | 1,751,280 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,218 | 1,216 | 2 | — | 7,625 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,183 | 1,181 | 2 | — | 7,773 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 791 | 781 | 10 | — | 5,142 | |
| Naphthalene | 577 | 572 | 5 | — | 1,983 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 297 | 297 | — | — | 375 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 290 | 287 | 3 | — | 111,348 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 251 | 249 | 2 | — | 1,637 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 172 | 171 | 1 | — | 138,817 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 111 | 87 | 24 | — | 570 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 85 | 83 | 2 | — | 273 | |
| Copper compounds | 72 | 67 | 5 | — | 103,444 | |
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 16 | 5 | — | 35,141 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 17 | 17 | — | — | 525 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 17,723 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,513 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 651 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,247 | 4,209 | 38 | — | 21,419,173 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 953 | 951 | 2 | — | 18,529 | |
| Naphthalene | 651 | 646 | 5 | — | 2,101 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 208 | 206 | 2 | — | 878 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 138 | 114 | 24 | — | 3,677 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 12 | 5 | — | 31,722 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,873 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3,709 | 3,683 | 26 | — | 36,602,210 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,625 | 1,622 | 3 | — | 4,588 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,003 | 1,000 | 3 | — | 19,459 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 861 | 850 | 11 | — | 5,145 | |
| Manganese compounds | 690 | 553 | 137 | — | 3,199,911 | |
| Naphthalene | 603 | 598 | 5 | — | 2,180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 458 | 454 | 4 | — | 259,320 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 441 | 441 | — | — | 20,155 | |
| Lead compounds | 283 | 282 | 1 | — | 202,995 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 205 | 202 | 3 | — | 811 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 155 | 128 | 27 | — | 3,850 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 77 | 77 | — | — | 182 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 72 | 69 | 3 | — | 13,159 | |
| Copper compounds | 21 | 15 | 6 | — | 130,051 | |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 11 | 6 | — | 31,601 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 23,918 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 31,289 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,266 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,918 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 23,924 | 23,916 | 8 | — | 38,838,893 | |
| Naphthalene | 4,010 | 4,006 | 4 | — | 4,670 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 2,190 | 2,085 | 105 | — | 2,859,519 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,635 | 1,633 | 2 | — | 25,024 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 897 | 895 | 2 | — | 13,211 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 791 | 783 | 8 | — | 12,056 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 551 | 548 | 3 | — | 239,230 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 401 | 401 | — | — | 2,116 | |
| Lead compounds | 280 | 279 | 1 | — | 313,055 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 165 | 163 | 2 | — | 2,558 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 118 | 97 | 21 | — | 1,566 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 69 | 64 | 5 | — | 138,941 | |
| Cumene | 68 | 68 | — | — | 1,021 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 67 | 65 | 2 | — | 881 | |
| Nickel compounds | 23 | 19 | 4 | — | 33,361 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 21,763 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 20,663 | |
| Silver compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 31,431 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,274 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,556 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 23,037 | 23,032 | 5 | — | 30,627,899 | |
| Naphthalene | 3,908 | 3,905 | 3 | — | 3,653 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 2,105 | 2,021 | 84 | — | 2,746,597 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,688 | 1,686 | 2 | — | 22,644 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 906 | 904 | 2 | — | 12,722 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 742 | 735 | 7 | — | 9,757 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 550 | 548 | 2 | — | 207,552 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 401 | 401 | — | — | 2,299 | |
| Lead compounds | 270 | 269 | 1 | — | 241,641 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 165 | 163 | 2 | — | 2,204 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 127 | 110 | 17 | — | 1,610 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 79 | 77 | 2 | — | 1,147 | |
| Cumene | 68 | 68 | — | — | 960 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 66 | 62 | 4 | — | 129,662 | |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 18 | 4 | — | 28,388 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 17,119 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 27,016 | |
| Silver compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 29,866 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,207 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,002 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20,376 | 20,376 | — | — | 27,171,955 | |
| Naphthalene | 3,309 | 3,305 | 4 | — | 1,758 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1,908 | 1,815 | 93 | — | 2,416,246 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,647 | 1,645 | 2 | — | 12,354 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 708 | 706 | 2 | — | 12,903 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 567 | 560 | 7 | — | 5,530 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 535 | 532 | 3 | — | 169,057 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 398 | 398 | — | — | 10,104 | |
| Lead compounds | 202 | 201 | 1 | — | 210,825 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 142 | 140 | 2 | — | 1,053 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 125 | 107 | 18 | — | 2,494 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 66 | 66 | — | — | 492 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 58 | 54 | 4 | — | 119,000 | |
| Toluene | 57 | 55 | 2 | — | 6,688 | |
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 17 | 4 | — | 28,378 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 16,419 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 27,353 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,106 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 589,199 | — | — |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 13,952 | — | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 32,486 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 341,555 | — |
| Vanadium compounds | — | 38,946 | — | — |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 25,032 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 14,542 | — |
| Cumene | — | — | 37,384 | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 32,470 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 536,716 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 29,374,579 | — | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 359,173 | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 125,877 | 1,125 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 168,022 | — |
| Silver compounds | — | 707,753 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 4,638,074 | — | — |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 28,835 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 204,985 | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 69,371 | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 6,163 | — | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 234,988 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 449 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 216 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 505,929 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 83,270 | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 42,953 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,008 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 460,863 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 75,853 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 1,545 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Lead compounds | 13,578 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Lead compounds | 28 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Lead compounds | 859 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 11,980 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 1,972 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Cobalt compounds | 121 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Silver compounds | — | 607,728 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Silver compounds | — | 100,025 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Silver compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Silver compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 33,442 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Vanadium compounds | 67 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 5,504 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 3,982,585 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 655,489 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 26 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Manganese compounds | 339,453 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 7,905 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Manganese compounds | 272 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY INC., A DIVISION OF SUPERIOR INDUSTRIAL SOL
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1,125 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Certain glycol ethers | 59,040 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 56,154 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Cumene | 6,501 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Ethylbenzene | 16,690 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 7,763 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Naphthalene | 22,269 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Toluene | 3,475 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 78,576 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 4,151,448 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 162 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 214,117 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 2,688 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 50,290 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 25,223,131 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 21,494 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 3,538 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 45 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 713 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 176,015 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 28,970 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Copper compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Copper compounds | 54,835 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Copper compounds | 409 | — | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Copper compounds | 127 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Copper compounds | 347 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 5,292 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Mercury compounds | — | 871 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Mercury compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 27,881 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 4,589 | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 36,557 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 124 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 54 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 24,760 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 4,075 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Cadmium compounds | 17 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Cadmium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Cadmium compounds | 12,534 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Cadmium compounds | 47 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 98 | BUTLER WWTP, BUTLER |
| Zinc compounds | 864 | BUTLER WWTP, BUTLER |
| Lead compounds | 13 | BUTLER WWTP, BUTLER |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | BUTLER WWTP, BUTLER |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 9, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly install, initiate, or fully implement construction stormwater controls | Jan 29, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to comply with industrial stormwater requirement - numeric or narrative effluent violation | Jan 29, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to properly operate or maintain industrial stormwater controls | Jan 29, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to properly install, initiate, or fully implement construction stormwater controls | Jan 29, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to comply with industrial stormwater requirement - numeric or narrative effluent violation | Jan 29, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to properly operate or maintain industrial stormwater controls | Jan 29, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to properly install, initiate, or fully implement construction stormwater controls | Jan 29, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly operate or maintain industrial stormwater controls | Jan 29, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to comply with industrial stormwater requirement - numeric or narrative effluent violation | Jan 29, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 27, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 28, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 30, 2023 | Dec 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 30, 2023 | Dec 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Sep 2, 2021 | Aug 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 6, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 2, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | Mar 11, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jan 13, 2019 | Mar 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 6, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 3, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 3, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | Apr 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Exports of HW | Mar 27, 2018 | Aug 7, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2018 | Aug 7, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2018 | Aug 7, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jul 17, 2017 | Mar 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 17, 2017 | Mar 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2015 | Aug 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 25, 2015 | Aug 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 24, 2014 | Jul 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 24, 2014 | Jul 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 24, 2014 | Jul 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 19, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 29, 2011 | Dec 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 11, 2010 | Feb 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 2010 | Feb 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2008 | Sep 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 29, 2007 | Dec 19, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 2007 | Dec 19, 2007 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 toxic | 1.10 | +100% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.00 toxic | 1.20 | +733% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 toxic | 1.20 | +317% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 toxic | 1.20 | +83% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 toxic | 1.20 | +17% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 toxic | 1.00 | +100% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 toxic | 1.20 | +83% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.70 toxic | 1.20 | +99,999% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 toxic | 1.20 | +233% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 toxic | 1.20 | +17% | Aug 2015 | Open |
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 05-2001-0223
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000001099-017 · Jun 9, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603519734 · Feb 14, 2023
$16,563
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603334730 · Aug 8, 2022
$7,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602932520 · Nov 30, 2021
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-2011 · Jul 1, 2021
$20,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000001099-001 · Jul 1, 2021
$20,000
Judicial
· Case 05-2015-5069 · Jun 11, 2021
$475,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000001099-015 · Apr 30, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601345393 · Feb 19, 2018
$23,375
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601345395 · Feb 19, 2018
$0
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000001099-013 · Oct 7, 2015
$23,600
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000001099-014 · Jul 27, 2015
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000001099-012 · Sep 17, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000001099-011 · Sep 16, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000001099-010 · Mar 28, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000001099-009 · Jan 6, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000001099-008 · Feb 23, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000001099-007 · Jul 2, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2007-6609 · Sep 25, 2007
$13,540
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