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Clean Air Act
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SPECTRUM METAL FINISHING INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,806 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
-
535 BEV ROAD
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512
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- MAHONING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 3 · last Apr 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 14, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000849921
How This Compares
#398
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#5,822
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-47% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,790 | — |
| 2016 | 4,634 | +22% |
| 2017 | 2,806 | -39% |
| 2018 | 2,782 | -1% |
| 2019 | 2,040 | -27% |
| 2020 | 2,992 | +47% |
| 2021 | 2,021 | -32% |
| 2022 | 1,989 | -2% |
| 2023 | 2,236 | +12% |
| 2024 | 2,016 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 880 | 880 | — | — | 18,554 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 580 | 580 | — | — | 3,208 | |
| Toluene | 556 | 556 | — | — | 3,883 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 760 | 760 | — | — | 4,470 | |
| Toluene | 610 | 610 | — | — | 4,790 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 605 | 605 | — | — | 18,588 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 261 | 261 | — | — | 1,310 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 610 | 610 | — | — | 5,686 | |
| m-Xylene | 594 | 594 | — | — | 1,058 | |
| Toluene | 469 | 469 | — | — | 5,849 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 194 | 194 | — | — | 1,612 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 122 | 122 | — | — | 21,397 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 667 | 667 | — | — | 3,191 | |
| m-Xylene | 594 | 594 | — | — | 592 | |
| Toluene | 463 | 463 | — | — | 4,162 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 189 | 189 | — | — | 905 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 108 | 108 | — | — | 20,938 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,007 | 1,007 | — | — | 6,542 | |
| Toluene | 662 | 662 | — | — | 7,203 | |
| m-Xylene | 594 | 594 | — | — | 1,220 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 335 | 335 | — | — | 2,094 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 295 | 295 | — | — | 1,856 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 99 | 99 | — | — | 29,441 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,042 | 1,042 | — | — | 2,113 | |
| Toluene | 701 | 701 | — | — | 3,984 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 297 | 297 | — | — | 604 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 955 | 955 | — | — | 3,122 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 860 | 860 | — | — | 20,893 | |
| Toluene | 712 | 712 | — | — | 2,429 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,007 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | 2,815 | |
| Toluene | 776 | 776 | — | — | 2,296 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 563 | 563 | — | — | 23,333 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 427 | 427 | — | — | 1,159 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,725 | 1,725 | — | — | 31,356 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,226 | 1,226 | — | — | 5,111 | |
| Toluene | 908 | 908 | — | — | 3,786 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 395 | 395 | — | — | 1,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 380 | 380 | — | — | 1,584 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,310 | 1,310 | — | — | 1,120 | |
| Toluene | 860 | 860 | — | — | 3,020 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 800 | 800 | — | — | 22,235 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 420 | 420 | — | — | 800 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 400 | 400 | — | — | 200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 559 | 17,995 | 17,920 |
| Toluene | — | 459 | 3,424 | 16,217 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 614 | 2,594 | 18,402 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 17,995 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2,594 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | 459 | — | — |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Apr 17, 2019 | Apr 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 2, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 22, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 9, 2014 | Feb 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 9, 2014 | Feb 3, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 9, 2014 | Feb 27, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 9, 2014 | Dec 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 6, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 6, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 6, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 6, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 6, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 6, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 9, 2006 | Jun 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 7, 2005 | Oct 7, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Jun 9, 2005 | Aug 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 9, 2005 | Aug 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 9, 2005 | Aug 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 9, 2005 | Jun 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 9, 2005 | Apr 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 2004 | Nov 9, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 2000 | Jul 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 2000 | Jul 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Mar 22, 2000 | Jul 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 28, 1994 | Feb 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 28, 1994 | Feb 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 28, 1994 | Feb 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 28, 1994 | Aug 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 28, 1994 | Apr 6, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 1992 | Oct 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 18, 1992 | Jun 5, 1992 | 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-OHD004229506-019 · Sep 25, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-018 · May 17, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601481678 · Jun 4, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600887556 · Dec 14, 2016
$31,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600716385 · Apr 25, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600656012 · Feb 23, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-017 · Jan 14, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-016 · Oct 21, 2009
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-015 · Nov 19, 2008
$16,000
Director-Division Warning Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-014 · Mar 28, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-013 · Jul 30, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-010 · May 9, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-012 · Feb 6, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-011 · Jan 13, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-009 · Oct 7, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-008 · Aug 17, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-007 · Jun 23, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-006 · Sep 13, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-005 · Mar 31, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004229506-004 · Apr 6, 1995
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