Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
IOWA STEEL & WIRE CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 475 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
-
1500 WEST VAN BUREN STREET
CENTERVILLE, IA 52544
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- APPANOOSE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332618
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 14, 1999
- Registry ID
- 110000415239
How This Compares
#260
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#8,077
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
12
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)
+164% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 509 | — |
| 2016 | 541 | +6% |
| 2017 | 475 | -12% |
| 2018 | 608 | +28% |
| 2019 | 532 | -13% |
| 2020 | 656 | +23% |
| 2021 | 2,348 | +258% |
| 2022 | 419 | -82% |
| 2023 | 908 | +117% |
| 2024 | 1,343 | +48% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 5,372 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,339 | 1,223 | 116 | — | 508,819 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 1,347 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 4,618 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 904 | 902 | 2 | — | 541,941 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 1,626 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 3,552 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 414 | 247 | 167 | — | 814,485 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 1,533 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 1,776 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 2,342 | 2,213 | 129 | — | 810,590 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 1,735 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 7,107 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 651 | 557 | 94 | — | 652,666 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | 1,917 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 526 | 368 | 158 | — | 354,046 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 1,309 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 6,218 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 604 | 496 | 108 | — | 487,434 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 1,973 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 10,104 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 471 | 375 | 96 | — | 346,989 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 1,828 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 11,695 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 539 | 500 | 39 | — | 450,604 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 3,084 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 5,830 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 505 | 429 | 76 | — | 426,837 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 1,282 |
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 | — | 1,344 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 5,372 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 489,539 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ROSEMAN'S INC
OTTUMWA, IA
|
Nickel | — | 5,372 | — | — |
|
RICHKER METALS
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 250,027 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 19,280 | — | — | — |
|
SCHUSTER METALS
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Zinc compounds | — | 239,512 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DES MOINES, IA
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
RICHKER METALS
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 401 | — | — |
|
ROSEMAN'S INC
OTTUMWA, IA
|
Lead compounds | — | 625 | — | — |
|
SCHUSTER METALS
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Lead compounds | — | 318 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
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: General | Jul 11, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 11, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 20, 2013 | Nov 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 20, 2013 | Nov 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 2013 | Nov 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 20, 2013 | Nov 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2013 | Nov 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 2, 2008 | Sep 24, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 2, 2008 | Sep 24, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 2, 2008 | Sep 24, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 2003 | Jun 26, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 17, 1997 | Jun 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 1997 | Jun 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 1997 | Jun 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 17, 1997 | Jun 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 17, 1997 | Jun 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 17, 1997 | Jun 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 17, 1997 | Jun 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 17, 1997 | Jun 24, 1997 | 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-IAD000156422-001 · Jun 26, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1997-0275 · May 14, 1999
$15,814
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000156422-000 · Jun 17, 1997
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