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ARCELORMITTAL RIVERDALE, INC. - RIVERDALE FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,586 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
-
13500 SOUTH PERRY AVENUE
RIVERDALE, IL 60827
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 13, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 1, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110015682215
How This Compares
#150
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#3,133
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
-64% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,968 | — |
| 2016 | 16,028 | +15% |
| 2017 | 16,586 | +3% |
| 2018 | 16,235 | -2% |
| 2019 | 11,727 | -28% |
| 2020 | 16,810 | +43% |
| 2021 | 17,948 | +7% |
| 2022 | 18,610 | +4% |
| 2023 | 17,481 | -6% |
| 2024 | 5,006 | -71% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,631 | 2,568 | 63 | — | 44,414 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,958 | 1,844 | 114 | — | 213,083 | |
| Lead compounds | 140 | 134 | 6 | — | 3,559 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 132 | 132 | — | — | 3,625 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 86 | 79 | 7 | — | 11,422 | |
| Copper compounds | 36 | 31 | 5 | — | 1,832 | |
| Nickel compounds | 23 | 20 | 3 | — | 8,180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,871 | 11,871 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,001 | 2,985 | 16 | — | 445,802 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,146 | 2,094 | 52 | — | 304,741 | |
| Lead compounds | 161 | 152 | 9 | — | 22,515 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 144 | 144 | — | — | 18,462 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 96 | 90 | 6 | — | 18,497 | |
| Copper compounds | 38 | 34 | 4 | — | 6,192 | |
| Nickel compounds | 24 | 21 | 3 | — | 9,621 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 13,484 | 13,484 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,788 | 2,759 | 29 | — | 246,159 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,909 | 1,845 | 64 | — | 644,934 | |
| Lead compounds | 155 | 141 | 14 | — | 13,413 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 127 | 127 | — | — | 13,813 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 88 | 81 | 7 | — | 38,040 | |
| Copper compounds | 36 | 30 | 6 | — | 5,254 | |
| Nickel compounds | 23 | 19 | 4 | — | 9,235 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,923 | 11,923 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,366 | 3,335 | 31 | — | 118,363 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,213 | 2,164 | 49 | — | 1,095,964 | |
| Lead compounds | 177 | 167 | 10 | — | 8,187 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 101 | 101 | — | — | 13,355 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 101 | 94 | 7 | — | 62,941 | |
| Copper compounds | 40 | 36 | 4 | — | 4,347 | |
| Nickel compounds | 25 | 22 | 3 | — | 9,582 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 10,619 | 10,619 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,515 | 3,491 | 24 | — | 46,687 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,231 | 2,174 | 57 | — | 648,958 | |
| Lead compounds | 180 | 173 | 7 | — | 3,798 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 101 | 94 | 7 | — | 38,384 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 96 | 96 | — | — | 7,618 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 41 | 36 | 5 | — | 5,117 | |
| Nickel compounds | 25 | 22 | 3 | — | 8,633 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,683 | 11,683 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 42 | 38 | 4 | — | 4,385 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9,021 | 8,957 | 64 | — | 163,725 | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,113 | 6,093 | 20 | — | 900,152 | |
| Lead compounds | 430 | 423 | 7 | — | 9,744 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 271 | 264 | 7 | — | 56,775 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 170 | 170 | — | — | 13,839 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 170 | 90 | 80 | — | 4,547 | |
| Nickel compounds | 59 | 55 | 4 | — | 10,029 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 111,413 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9,500 | 9,417 | 83 | — | 76,586 | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,035 | 5,991 | 44 | — | 434,335 | |
| Lead compounds | 438 | 431 | 7 | — | 5,866 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 266 | 260 | 6 | — | 20,040 | |
| Copper compounds | 156 | 89 | 67 | — | 3,043 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 150 | 150 | — | — | 7,677 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 41 | 38 | 3 | — | 8,055 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9,315 | 9,192 | 123 | — | 45,447 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,809 | 5,755 | 54 | — | 736,107 | |
| Lead compounds | 401 | 401 | — | — | 3,567 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 247 | 247 | — | — | 37,405 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 137 | 137 | — | — | 9,006 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 83 | 83 | — | — | 3,132 | |
| Nickel compounds | 36 | 36 | — | — | 6,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 8,359 | 8,239 | 120 | — | 63,943 | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,801 | 4,713 | 88 | — | 1,251,252 | |
| Lead compounds | 356 | 356 | — | — | 5,414 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 204 | 204 | — | — | 70,814 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 116 | 116 | — | — | 15,348 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 102 | 72 | 30 | — | 5,635 | |
| Nickel compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 8,716 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,408 | — | — | — |
|
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL
BROOK, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7,988 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead compounds | 1,602 | — | — | — |
|
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL
BROOK, IN
|
Lead compounds | 1,931 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 1,669 | — | — | — |
|
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL
BROOK, IN
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 1,956 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Manganese compounds | 39,926 | — | — | — |
|
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL
BROOK, IN
|
Manganese compounds | 173,157 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 2,485 | — | — | — |
|
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL
BROOK, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 5,633 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 27,949 | — | — | — |
|
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL
BROOK, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 16,404 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Copper compounds | 408 | — | — | — |
|
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL
BROOK, IN
|
Copper compounds | 1,382 | — | — | — |
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 compounds | 42 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Nickel compounds | 62 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Lead compounds | 26 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Zinc compounds | 61 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 26 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
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 | Jul 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 1, 2009 | Feb 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 1, 2009 | Feb 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 6, 2007 | Jan 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Feb 6, 2007 | Jan 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2007 | Jan 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 6, 2007 | Jan 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 6, 2007 | Jan 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 6, 2007 | Jan 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 6, 2007 | Jan 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 6, 2007 | Jan 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2007 | Jan 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2007 | Jan 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 6, 2007 | Jan 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 2, 2006 | Jan 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2000 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1997 | Dec 3, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1997 | Dec 16, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 12, 1990 | Dec 14, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 1990 | Sep 25, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 1990 | Dec 14, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.23 | +52% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Temperature Increase Deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.30 deg F | 5.00 | +6% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.23 | +43% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.60 deg F | 63.00 | +4% | Mar 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604673049 · Dec 18, 2025
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604559150 · Sep 11, 2025
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-0002119 · Jun 19, 2015
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD020952362-002 · Dec 1, 2010
$42,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2011-9902 · Dec 1, 2010
$42,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00007547 · May 24, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2005-0335 · Jun 9, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1999-0571 · Nov 13, 2000
$15,000
Judicial
· Case 05-1995-0581 · May 5, 1998
$410,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD020952362-001 · Dec 16, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD984858076-001 · Dec 16, 1997
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD020952362-LS1 · Aug 10, 1990
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