EMPIRE HARD CHROME INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
1537 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60608
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 6, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110001334752
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12 | — |
| 2016 | 11 | -8% |
| 2017 | 6 | -45% |
| 2018 | 5 | -17% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | 5 | -17% |
| 2022 | 8 | +50% |
| 2023 | 8 | +7% |
| 2024 | 12 | +50% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,488 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 1,985 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 994 |
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) | 1,983 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 28, 2000 | May 30, 2000 | 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.