ZIMMER, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,069 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
-
1800 W. CENTER ST.
WARSAW, IN 46580
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- KOSCIUSKO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339113
- Inspections
- 5 · last Feb 19, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 25, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000399818
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 761 | — |
| 2016 | 1,371 | +80% |
| 2017 | 1,069 | -22% |
| 2018 | 983 | -8% |
| 2019 | 911 | -7% |
| 2020 | 841 | -8% |
| 2021 | 857 | +2% |
| 2022 | 8,785 | +925% |
| 2023 | 1,391 | -84% |
| 2024 | 1,163 | -16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,149 | 1,149 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 827,798 | |
| Cobalt | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,821,740 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 4 | 4 | — | — | 25,712 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,374 | 1,374 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 549,271 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 19,707 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,188,034 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10,666 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 8,770 | 8,770 | — | — | 7,020 | |
| Cobalt | 8 | 8 | — | — | 793,008 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 420,004 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | — | — | 72,005 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 825 | 825 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,875,122 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 11 | 11 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 710,285 | |
| Nitric acid | 820 | 820 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,518,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 978,664 | |
| Nitric acid | 890 | 890 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,909,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 950 | 950 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,991,775 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 11 | 11 | — | — | 966,734 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,031 | 1,031 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1,817,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 11 | 11 | — | — | 818,531 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 19,746 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,341 | 1,341 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,023,453 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 9 | 9 | — | — | 417,349 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 11,018 | |
| Nitric acid | 749 | 749 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | 8 | 8 | — | — | 196,192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 4 | 4 | — | — | 115,426 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 13,804 |
| Chromium | — | 827,783 | — | — |
| Cobalt | — | 1,821,707 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 25,670 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REMELT SOURCES INC.
DARLINGTON, SC
|
Chromium | — | 158,975 | — | — |
|
LEWIS SALVAGE
WARSAW, IN
|
Chromium | — | 486,549 | — | — |
|
CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP
MUSKEGON, MI
|
Chromium | — | 182,259 | — | — |
|
CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP
MUSKEGON, MI
|
Cobalt | — | 401,098 | — | — |
|
LEWIS SALVAGE
WARSAW, IN
|
Cobalt | — | 1,070,751 | — | — |
|
REMELT SOURCES INC.
DARLINGTON, SC
|
Cobalt | — | 349,858 | — | — |
|
CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP
MUSKEGON, MI
|
Nickel | — | 4,813 | — | — |
|
LEWIS SALVAGE
WARSAW, IN
|
Nickel | — | 16,659 | — | — |
|
REMELT SOURCES INC.
DARLINGTON, SC
|
Nickel | — | 4,198 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Feb 19, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 10, 2019 | Jul 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2001 | Jun 29, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 22, 1998 | Mar 3, 1998 | 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 and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.70 mg/L | 5.00 | +54% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.20 deg F | 53.00 | +2% | Feb 2017 | 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.