TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SIPI METALS CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,628 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1720 N ELSTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60642
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 8, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 14, 1989
- Registry ID
- 110000434637
How This Compares
#268
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#5,151
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-90% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,188 | — |
| 2016 | 4,137 | -1% |
| 2017 | 4,628 | +12% |
| 2018 | 3,110 | -33% |
| 2019 | 1,876 | -40% |
| 2020 | 4,551 | +143% |
| 2021 | 389 | -91% |
| 2022 | 470 | +21% |
| 2023 | 367 | -22% |
| 2024 | 416 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 120 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 9,222 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 360 | 360 | — | — | 46 | |
| Lead compounds | 37 | 37 | — | — | 46 | |
| Copper compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 86 | |
| Silver | 4 | 4 | — | — | 111 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 397 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 30,377 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 583 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 316 | 316 | — | — | 151 | |
| Lead compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | 150 | |
| Copper compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 282 | |
| Silver | 4 | 4 | — | — | 365 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 148 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 217 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 425 | 425 | — | — | 56 | |
| Lead compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 56 | |
| Copper compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 105 | |
| Silver | 5 | 5 | — | — | 136 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11,308 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 249 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 366 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 19,060 | |
| Zinc compounds | 337 | 337 | — | — | 95 | |
| Lead compounds | 40 | 40 | — | — | 94 | |
| Copper compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 177 | |
| Silver | 3 | 3 | — | — | 229 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,118 | 4,118 | — | — | 114 | |
| Lead compounds | 321 | 321 | — | — | 113 | |
| Copper compounds | 58 | 58 | — | — | 213 | |
| Silver | 44 | 44 | — | — | 275 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 7 | — | — | 22,861 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | — | — | 439 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 1 | 1 | — | — | 299 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,638 | 1,638 | — | — | 108 | |
| Lead compounds | 186 | 186 | — | — | 108 | |
| Copper compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | 1 | |
| Silver | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 21,782 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 1 | 1 | — | — | 285 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,762 | 2,762 | — | — | 142 | |
| Lead compounds | 267 | 267 | — | — | 141 | |
| Copper compounds | 47 | 47 | — | — | 1 | |
| Silver | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 28,510 | |
| Manganese | 1 | 1 | — | — | 373 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,886 | 3,886 | — | — | 12,362 | |
| Lead compounds | 588 | 588 | — | — | 2,720 | |
| Copper compounds | 95 | 95 | — | — | 1 | |
| Silver | 43 | 43 | — | — | 1 | |
| Manganese | 7 | 7 | — | — | 394 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 7 | — | — | 28,930 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,668 | 3,668 | — | — | 11,668 | |
| Lead compounds | 346 | 346 | — | — | 2,567 | |
| Copper compounds | 71 | 71 | — | — | 1,720 | |
| Silver | 41 | 41 | — | — | 437 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 7 | — | — | 28,661 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | — | — | 884 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 2 | 2 | — | — | 379 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,668 | 3,668 | — | — | 21,384 | |
| Lead compounds | 380 | 380 | — | — | 4,956 | |
| Copper compounds | 76 | 76 | — | — | 1,689 | |
| Silver | 39 | 39 | — | — | 537 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 31,068 | |
| Nickel | 7 | 7 | — | — | 647 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 7 | 7 | — | — | 428 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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Copper compounds | 86 | — | — | — |
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HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,222 | — | — | — |
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HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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Lead compounds | 46 | — | — | — |
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HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Manganese | 120 | — | — | — |
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HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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Nickel | 177 | — | — | — |
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HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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Silver | 111 | — | — | — |
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HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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Zinc compounds | 46 | — | — | — |
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 | Sep 15, 1999 | Mar 5, 2002 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005121439-002 · Mar 2, 2002
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1989-0180 · Jul 14, 1989
$49,000
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