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BIOMET INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 57 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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56 E BELL DR
WARSAW, IN 46582
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- KOSCIUSKO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339113
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 21, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110031000921
How This Compares
#555
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#10,352
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)
+2247% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 53 | — |
| 2016 | 57 | +9% |
| 2017 | 57 | -1% |
| 2018 | 46 | -20% |
| 2019 | 46 | -0% |
| 2020 | 44 | -3% |
| 2021 | 52 | +17% |
| 2022 | 59 | +13% |
| 2023 | 1,079 | +1741% |
| 2024 | 1,233 | +14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,175 | 1,175 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | 38 | 38 | — | — | 47,938 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 20 | 20 | — | — | 24,742 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,023 | 1,023 | — | — | 12,301 | |
| Cobalt | 37 | 37 | — | — | 45,696 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 19 | 19 | — | — | 23,316 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 24,740 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 14,124 |
| Cobalt | — | 47,933 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEWIS SALVAGE
WARSAW, IN
|
Chromium | — | 24,740 | — | — |
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LEWIS SALVAGE
WARSAW, IN
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Cobalt | — | 47,933 | — | — |
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.
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 18, 2019 | Mar 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2019 | Mar 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2019 | Mar 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 18, 2019 | Mar 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 10, 2019 | Jul 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 19, 2014 | May 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 19, 2014 | May 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 19, 2014 | May 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 4, 2011 | Sep 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 4, 2011 | Sep 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 1, 2010 | Sep 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 15, 2010 | May 13, 2010 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-013 · Sep 21, 2020
$28,200
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-012 · Sep 3, 2020
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-011 · Aug 20, 2020
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-010 · Feb 21, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-009 · Feb 19, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-008 · Jul 10, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-007 · Apr 24, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-006 · Apr 22, 2014
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-005 · Jun 6, 2011
$3,400
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-004 · Apr 29, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-003 · Mar 18, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-002 · Dec 8, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND086782224-001 · Apr 26, 2010
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