Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CURTIS METAL FINISHING CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,850 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.
- Address
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9917 NORTH ALPINE ROAD
MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115
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- WINNEBAGO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 2 · last Dec 16, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000437331
How This Compares
#262
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#5,089
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
-34% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,057 | — |
| 2016 | 4,857 | -4% |
| 2017 | 4,850 | -0% |
| 2018 | 4,640 | -4% |
| 2020 | 4,525 | — |
| 2021 | 6,106 | +35% |
| 2022 | 5,245 | -14% |
| 2023 | 6,249 | +19% |
| 2024 | 3,333 | -47% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,394 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 116,078 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,350 | 2,350 | — | — | 18,813 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 983 | 983 | — | — | 725 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 143,847 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 16,482 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,335 | 3,335 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,914 | 2,914 | — | — | 22,720 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,266 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 134,040 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,546 | 3,546 | — | — | 246 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,699 | 1,699 | — | — | 22,948 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,648 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 131,632 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,410 | 3,410 | — | — | 17,777 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,696 | 2,696 | — | — | 602 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,983 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 124,480 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,104 | 3,104 | — | — | 642 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,421 | 1,421 | — | — | 23,861 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,204 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 234,831 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,681 | 2,681 | — | — | 1,705 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,959 | 1,959 | — | — | 49,924 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 210,886 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,120 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,819 | 2,819 | — | — | 1,781 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,031 | 2,031 | — | — | 66,827 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,810 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 248,516 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,526 | 2,526 | — | — | 1,376 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,331 | 2,331 | — | — | 70,414 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,855 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 165,128 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,362 | 2,362 | — | — | 75,530 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,987 | 1,987 | — | — | 2,145 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 708 | 708 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 725 | 17,597 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,074 | 41,742 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 104,470 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VLS MILWAUKEE LLC
WEST ALLIS, WI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 725 | — |
|
VLS MILWAUKEE LLC
WEST ALLIS, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,074 | — |
|
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL
ROCKFORD, IL
|
Certain glycol ethers | 764 | — | — | — |
|
VLS MILWAUKEE LLC
WEST ALLIS, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
|
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL
ROCKFORD, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 5,019 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 16,975 | ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT, ROCKFORD |
| Zinc compounds | 365 | ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT, ROCKFORD |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 116,078 | ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT, ROCKFORD |
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 | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Dec 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 26, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 23, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Feb 23, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 23, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 23, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 23, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 23, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 23, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2003 | Mar 9, 2004 | 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.
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILR000040568-JD1 · May 30, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILR000040568-001 · Jan 26, 2021
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILR000040568-PB1 · Jan 8, 2004
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