ECKART AMERICA CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 466 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
830 E ERIE ST
PAINESVILLE, OH 44077
View on map ↗ - County
- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325910
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 17, 1997
- Registry ID
- 110000385841
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 418 | — |
| 2016 | 57 | -86% |
| 2017 | 466 | +717% |
| 2018 | 78 | -83% |
| 2019 | 78 | -0% |
| 2020 | 81 | +3% |
| 2021 | 395 | +390% |
| 2022 | 597 | +51% |
| 2023 | 384 | -36% |
| 2024 | 462 | +20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 423 | 418 | 5 | — | 40,499 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 39 | 39 | — | — | 8,148 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 346 | 340 | 6 | — | 43,122 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 39 | 39 | — | — | 4,383 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 538 | 528 | 10 | — | 86,712 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 59 | 59 | — | — | 10,247 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 392 | 381 | 12 | — | 18,061 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,390 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 78 | 66 | 12 | — | 21 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,875 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 76 | 66 | 10 | — | 229 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,911 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 75 | 66 | 10 | — | 23 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 462 | 454 | 9 | — | 65,056 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 564 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 54 | 46 | 9 | — | 179 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,178 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 416 | 406 | 10 | — | 81,253 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,374 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 40,498 | — | — |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 7,894 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
THE PENNOHIO CORPORATION
ASHTABULA, OH
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | 254 | — | — | — |
|
VARGA VICTOR METAL LLC
WICKLIFFE, OH
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 7,894 | — | — |
|
THE PENNOHIO CORPORATION
ASHTABULA, OH
|
Copper | — | 175 | — | — |
|
VARGA VICTOR METAL LLC
WICKLIFFE, OH
|
Copper | — | 40,323 | — | — |
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 | 1 | PAINESVILLE WPC PLT, PAINESVILLE |
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 | Jun 30, 2005 | Jul 18, 2005 | 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.