Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NUCOR STEEL, TUSCALOOSA
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,153 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
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1700 HOLT ROAD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
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- TUSCALOOSA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 14 · last Nov 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 10, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110042026170
How This Compares
#170
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#3,790
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+58% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14,333 | — |
| 2016 | 15,655 | +9% |
| 2017 | 11,153 | -29% |
| 2018 | 11,961 | +7% |
| 2019 | 12,537 | +5% |
| 2020 | 14,294 | +14% |
| 2021 | 17,918 | +25% |
| 2022 | 13,739 | -23% |
| 2023 | 12,981 | -6% |
| 2024 | 22,619 | +74% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 19,335 | 18,579 | 756 | — | 6,575,626 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,292 | 2,292 | — | — | 1,268,453 | |
| Lead compounds | 474 | 444 | 29 | — | 146,612 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 273 | 273 | — | — | 364,857 | |
| Copper compounds | 190 | 190 | — | — | 102,238 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 26,269 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 6,655 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 29,633 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,591 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 11,066 | 10,273 | 793 | — | 7,454,002 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,306 | 1,306 | — | — | 1,479,540 | |
| Lead compounds | 293 | 254 | 39 | — | 162,727 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 156 | 156 | — | — | 292,394 | |
| Copper compounds | 130 | 130 | — | — | 130,173 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 29,941 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 7,380 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 32,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 66 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 11,475 | 10,877 | 598 | — | 5,478,993 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,474 | 1,474 | — | — | 859,060 | |
| Lead compounds | 282 | 256 | 26 | — | 135,596 | |
| Copper compounds | 245 | 245 | — | — | 108,497 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 190 | 190 | — | — | 140,114 | |
| Nickel compounds | 34 | 34 | — | — | 19,303 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 11,728 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 6,446 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 36 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 14,835 | 13,857 | 979 | — | 7,616,766 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,941 | 1,941 | — | — | 1,763,476 | |
| Lead compounds | 490 | 401 | 88 | — | 220,594 | |
| Copper compounds | 300 | 300 | — | — | 161,431 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 262 | 262 | — | — | 262,521 | |
| Nickel compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | 26,933 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 28,872 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 10,206 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 31 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 11,783 | 11,520 | 264 | — | 8,016,283 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,713 | 1,713 | — | — | 1,507,062 | |
| Lead compounds | 318 | 302 | 16 | — | 193,878 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 211 | 211 | — | — | 200,687 | |
| Copper compounds | 201 | 201 | — | — | 133,804 | |
| Nickel compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | 28,873 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 23,906 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 11,183 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,763 | 9,918 | 845 | — | 7,417,159 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,213 | 1,213 | — | — | 1,286,885 | |
| Lead compounds | 256 | 214 | 43 | — | 160,907 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 132 | 132 | — | — | 160,709 | |
| Copper compounds | 124 | 124 | — | — | 120,095 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 31,596 | |
| Nickel compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 33,888 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 8,613 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 60 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,190 | 9,878 | 312 | — | 8,815,611 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,201 | 1,201 | — | — | 1,674,261 | |
| Lead compounds | 231 | 198 | 33 | — | 185,512 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 147 | 147 | — | — | 660,643 | |
| Copper compounds | 140 | 140 | — | — | 150,473 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 51,943 | |
| Nickel compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 772,636 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 10,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 62 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9,431 | 9,119 | 312 | — | 8,927,069 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,128 | 1,128 | — | — | 2,066,702 | |
| Lead compounds | 277 | 244 | 33 | — | 229,731 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 143 | 143 | — | — | 606,344 | |
| Copper compounds | 126 | 126 | — | — | 167,927 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 61,168 | |
| Nickel compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 386,434 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 9,624 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 26 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 13,520 | 13,149 | 371 | — | 8,554,419 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,375 | 1,375 | — | — | 1,848,475 | |
| Lead compounds | 356 | 321 | 36 | — | 201,569 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 168 | 168 | — | — | 194,003 | |
| Copper compounds | 161 | 161 | — | — | 136,602 | |
| Nickel compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 46,633 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | 41,699 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 9,066 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 26 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,967 | 10,926 | 41 | — | 5,147,693 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,214 | 2,214 | — | — | 1,626,365 | |
| Lead compounds | 512 | 507 | 5 | — | 205,560 | |
| Copper compounds | 306 | 306 | — | — | 159,281 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 237 | 237 | — | — | 273,072 | |
| Nickel compounds | 46 | 46 | — | — | 229,155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 31,182 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 6,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | 6,396 | — | — |
| Antimony compounds | — | 597 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 4,000 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 696,060 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 60,337 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 5,846,767 | — | — |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 5,957 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 11 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 134,893 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 82,929 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AARON OIL COMPANY LLC
SARALAND, AL
|
Copper compounds | — | 490 | — | — |
|
BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE FACILITY
COKER, AL
|
Copper compounds | 41,820 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Copper compounds | 80 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
ELGIN, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 148 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Copper compounds | — | 59,699 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY LLC
SARALAND, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 10 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 182 | — | — | — |
|
BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE FACILITY
COKER, AL
|
Lead compounds | 11,532 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
ELGIN, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 134,880 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY LLC
SARALAND, AL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE FACILITY
COKER, AL
|
Mercury compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
ELGIN, IL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 11 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY LLC
SARALAND, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 57 | — | — |
|
BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE FACILITY
COKER, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 281,816 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 112 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
ELGIN, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 17 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 82,855 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY LLC
SARALAND, AL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 24 | — | — |
|
BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE FACILITY
COKER, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 25,568 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
ELGIN, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 7 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 3,969 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 6,386 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY LLC
SARALAND, AL
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 8 | — | — |
|
BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE FACILITY
COKER, AL
|
Vanadium compounds | 19,864 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Vanadium compounds | 9 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
ELGIN, IL
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 7,873 | — | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY LLC
SARALAND, AL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 87 | — | — |
|
BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE FACILITY
COKER, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 720,958 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
ELGIN, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 26 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 5,846,653 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY LLC
SARALAND, AL
|
Antimony compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE FACILITY
COKER, AL
|
Antimony compounds | 993 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Antimony compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
ELGIN, IL
|
Antimony compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Antimony compounds | — | 595 | — | — |
|
BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE FACILITY
COKER, AL
|
Cadmium compounds | 690 | — | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY LLC
SARALAND, AL
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Cadmium compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
ELGIN, IL
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 5,957 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY LLC
SARALAND, AL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 567 | — | — |
|
BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE FACILITY
COKER, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 571,457 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 936 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
ELGIN, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 171 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 695,322 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 6 | TUSCALOOSA WWTP, TUSCALOOSA |
| Nickel compounds | 59 | TUSCALOOSA WWTP, TUSCALOOSA |
| Zinc compounds | 28 | TUSCALOOSA WWTP, TUSCALOOSA |
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: General | Jan 25, 2023 | Feb 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 2, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 28, 2012 | Nov 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 2000 | Mar 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 2000 | Mar 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 29, 1997 | Jul 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 1997 | Dec 2, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 1997 | Jul 28, 1997 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.02 | +689% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.02 | +584% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.02 | +426% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.02 | +953% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.02 | +532% | Jun 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601609436 · Oct 2, 2018
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD982088437-001 · Nov 28, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2009-5017 · Jun 10, 2009
$3,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-6028 · Dec 28, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD982088437-SFQ · Mar 1, 2000
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