Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NUCOR STEEL MEMPHIS INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,631 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
-
3601 PAUL R. LOWRY ROAD
MEMPHIS, TN 38109
View on map ↗ - County
- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000374005
How This Compares
#223
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#5,459
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
1
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)
+34% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,646 | — |
| 2016 | 8,539 | +419% |
| 2017 | 3,631 | -57% |
| 2018 | 4,988 | +37% |
| 2019 | 2,039 | -59% |
| 2020 | 6,041 | +196% |
| 2021 | 3,687 | -39% |
| 2022 | 3,433 | -7% |
| 2023 | 3,356 | -2% |
| 2024 | 2,213 | -34% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 858 | 713 | 145 | — | 560,436 | |
| Zinc compounds | 601 | 580 | 21 | — | 1,222,558 | |
| Mercury compounds | 236 | 236 | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 169 | 161 | 8 | — | 88,370 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 104 | 94 | 10 | — | 51,722 | |
| Copper compounds | 102 | 79 | 23 | — | 49,020 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 87 | 7 | 80 | — | 5,887 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 30 | 15 | — | 6,863 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 9,244 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,429 | 1,411 | 18 | — | 1,275,865 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,105 | 980 | 125 | — | 593,150 | |
| Mercury compounds | 243 | 243 | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 176 | 169 | 7 | — | 91,974 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 120 | 111 | 9 | — | 53,048 | |
| Copper compounds | 102 | 82 | 20 | — | 51,763 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 81 | 12 | 68 | — | 6,088 | |
| Nickel compounds | 43 | 30 | 13 | — | 7,488 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 12,855 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 22 | 15 | 7 | — | 4,614 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 10 | 2 | 7 | — | 1,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,413 | 1,392 | 21 | — | 1,092,579 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,156 | 1,008 | 148 | — | 484,848 | |
| Mercury compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 183 | 174 | 8 | — | 81,474 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 124 | 114 | 10 | — | 44,367 | |
| Copper compounds | 107 | 84 | 24 | — | 42,150 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 94 | 12 | 81 | — | 4,742 | |
| Nickel compounds | 46 | 31 | 15 | — | 5,563 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 10,470 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 24 | 15 | 8 | — | 4,054 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 11 | 3 | 8 | — | 1,161 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 1,465 | 1,337 | 128 | — | 475,921 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,299 | 1,280 | 19 | — | 1,075,323 | |
| Lead compounds | 269 | 262 | 7 | — | 82,653 | |
| Mercury compounds | 183 | 183 | — | — | 1 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 152 | 143 | 9 | — | 42,993 | |
| Copper compounds | 138 | 117 | 20 | — | 40,957 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 81 | 11 | 70 | — | 4,392 | |
| Nickel compounds | 41 | 27 | 13 | — | 5,539 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 25 | 18 | 7 | — | 4,017 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 19,023 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 10 | 3 | 7 | — | 13,140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,410 | 4,368 | 42 | — | 938,662 | |
| Manganese compounds | 957 | 804 | 153 | — | 412,601 | |
| Lead compounds | 159 | 150 | 9 | — | 69,345 | |
| Mercury compounds | 157 | 157 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 101 | 90 | 10 | — | 35,492 | |
| Copper compounds | 94 | 70 | 24 | — | 35,428 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 80 | 10 | 70 | — | 3,777 | |
| Nickel compounds | 37 | 21 | 16 | — | 4,775 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 20 | 12 | 9 | — | 3,563 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 18,004 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 9 | 2 | 7 | — | 11,229 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,881 | 1,881 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 137 | 134 | 3 | — | 44,186 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 37,615 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,825 | 2,818 | 7 | — | 1,508,488 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,251 | 1,202 | 49 | — | 674,697 | |
| Mercury compounds | 279 | 279 | — | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 241 | 238 | 3 | — | 114,272 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 145 | 142 | 3 | — | 57,231 | |
| Copper compounds | 120 | 112 | 8 | — | 57,038 | |
| Nickel compounds | 40 | 35 | 5 | — | 9,413 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 38 | 12 | 26 | — | 6,370 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 58,680 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 21 | 19 | 3 | — | 5,720 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 28,792 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,777 | 1,644 | 133 | — | 842,272 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,199 | 778 | 420 | — | 434,071 | |
| Mercury compounds | 264 | 264 | — | — | 1 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 120 | 82 | 38 | — | 42,942 | |
| Copper compounds | 98 | 41 | 56 | — | 23,903 | |
| Lead compounds | 71 | 46 | 25 | — | 31,614 | |
| Nickel compounds | 67 | 8 | 59 | — | 6,095 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 149,759 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 19,307 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 8 | 4 | 4 | — | 3,184 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,717 | 5,653 | 64 | — | 1,632,623 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,598 | 1,552 | 46 | — | 374,576 | |
| Lead compounds | 369 | 338 | 30 | — | 87,514 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 254 | 254 | — | — | 20,996 | |
| Mercury compounds | 197 | 196 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 153 | 142 | 11 | — | 30,466 | |
| Copper compounds | 130 | 117 | 12 | — | 24,020 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 81 | 81 | — | — | 3,053 | |
| Nickel compounds | 28 | 22 | 6 | — | 2,828 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 13 | 11 | 2 | — | 5,628 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | 15,002 | |
| Manganese compounds | 912 | 886 | 26 | — | 423,493 | |
| Zinc compounds | 213 | 173 | 41 | — | 1,154,147 | |
| Mercury compounds | 138 | 138 | — | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 112 | 70 | 42 | — | 27,097 | |
| Lead compounds | 86 | 61 | 26 | — | 63,480 | |
| Copper compounds | 70 | 15 | 55 | — | 73,025 | |
| Nickel compounds | 57 | 5 | 52 | — | 4,958 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 33 | 33 | 0 | — | 4,360 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 25 | 25 | — | — | 2,949 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 79,635 | — | — |
| Vanadium compounds | — | 5,165 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 990,541 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 33,093 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 2,875 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 384,678 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 35,995 | — | — |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 2,929 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Copper compounds | 358 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Copper compounds | — | 33,093 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TUNICA LANDFILL, INC.
ROBINSONVILLE, MS
|
Copper compounds | 15,570 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TUNICA LANDFILL, INC.
ROBINSONVILLE, MS
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,927 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 32 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 2,929 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 389 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 35,995 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TUNICA LANDFILL, INC.
ROBINSONVILLE, MS
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15,338 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 861 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 79,635 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TUNICA LANDFILL, INC.
ROBINSONVILLE, MS
|
Lead compounds | 7,874 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 4,158 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 384,678 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TUNICA LANDFILL, INC.
ROBINSONVILLE, MS
|
Manganese compounds | 171,601 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Vanadium compounds | 56 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 5,165 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TUNICA LANDFILL, INC.
ROBINSONVILLE, MS
|
Vanadium compounds | 4,023 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 990,541 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TUNICA LANDFILL, INC.
ROBINSONVILLE, MS
|
Zinc compounds | 221,311 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 10,706 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TUNICA LANDFILL, INC.
ROBINSONVILLE, MS
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 31 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 2,875 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TUNICA LANDFILL, INC.
ROBINSONVILLE, MS
|
Nickel compounds | 3,957 | — | — | — |
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 Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 30, 2019 | Nov 11, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 25, 2019 | Mar 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 25, 2019 | Jun 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 25, 2019 | Jun 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2019 | Jun 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 3, 2009 | Dec 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 3, 2009 | Dec 3, 2009 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.68 kg/d | 3.13 | +18% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.36 kg/d | 0.21 | +74% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.70 kg/d | 45.31 | +25% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.02 kg/d | 16.43 | +34% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.93 kg/d | 0.62 | +50% | Oct 2021 | 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 3603607136 · May 19, 2023
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603607137 · May 19, 2023
$0
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603574627 · Apr 12, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000005793-001 · May 8, 2019
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