Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
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Quick Summary
- •Released 22,625 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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4099 W 71ST ST
CHICAGO, IL 60629
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 17, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 16, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110000434931
How This Compares
#120
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#2,650
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.
2
Air (CAA)
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)
-17% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,525 | — |
| 2016 | 14,125 | +13% |
| 2017 | 22,625 | +60% |
| 2018 | 16,025 | -29% |
| 2019 | 19,525 | +22% |
| 2020 | 30,720 | +57% |
| 2021 | 22,720 | -26% |
| 2022 | 44,160 | +94% |
| 2023 | 25,352 | -43% |
| 2024 | 10,392 | -59% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 722 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 7,040 | 7,040 | — | — | 169,803 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,582 | 1,582 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 50,130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 260 | 260 | — | — | 1,023 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 801 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 18,800 | 18,800 | — | — | 135,041 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 2,440 | 2,440 | — | — | 91,334 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 2,260 | 2,260 | — | — | 1,072 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,842 | 1,842 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 791 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 858,050 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 33,837 | 33,837 | — | — | 152,586 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 6,805 | 6,805 | — | — | 25,471 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,845 | 1,845 | — | — | 23,570 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 1,663 | 1,663 | — | — | 1,027 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,201,786 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 542 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 18,325 | 18,325 | — | — | 17,394 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 4,385 | 4,385 | — | — | 21,035 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,207,576 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 24,725 | 24,725 | — | — | 15,522 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 5,985 | 5,985 | — | — | 21,819 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,293,799 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 19,525 | 19,525 | — | — | 16,057 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 915,760 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 12,805 | 12,805 | — | — | 16,520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 3,065 | 3,065 | — | — | 4,950 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 145 | 145 | — | — | 297 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 770,100 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 18,085 | 18,085 | — | — | 15,870 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 4,385 | 4,385 | — | — | 4,410 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 145 | 145 | — | — | 215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 504,345 | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 11,285 | 11,285 | — | — | 15,513 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 2,325 | 2,325 | — | — | 3,385 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 505 | 505 | — | — | 335 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 662,680 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 10,005 | 10,005 | — | — | 13,135 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 2,165 | 2,165 | — | — | 2,145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 345 | 345 | — | — | 315 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | 132,117 | — | — |
| Mercury | — | 692 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 17,120 | — | — |
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
|
Cobalt compounds | 873 | — | — | — |
|
VLS MILWAUKEE LLC
WEST ALLIS, WI
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 34,917 | — | — | — |
|
EVONIK CORPORATION
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
Molybdenum trioxide | — | 73,247 | — | — |
|
R&J TRUCKING & RECYCLING
BEDFORD PARK, IL
|
Molybdenum trioxide | — | 12,727 | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING FACILITY
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Molybdenum trioxide | — | 46,143 | — | — |
|
EVONIK CORPORATION
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 13,405 | — | — |
|
VLS MILWAUKEE LLC
WEST ALLIS, WI
|
Nickel compounds | 32,680 | — | — | — |
|
R&J TRUCKING & RECYCLING
BEDFORD PARK, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 3,715 | — | — |
|
BETHLEHEM APPARATUS CO INC
HELLERTOWN, PA
|
Mercury | — | 692 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Mercury | 30 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 330 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Cobalt compounds | 150 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 2,769 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | May 13, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 11, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 29, 2019 | — | 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 3604444363 · Jun 27, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603779708 · Oct 25, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603545646 · Mar 20, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602794384 · Aug 3, 2021
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602431615 · Mar 4, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602098589 · Jan 22, 2020
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601985463 · Sep 19, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2004-0046 · Apr 16, 2004
$11,875
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