Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
HORSEHEAD CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,656 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
-
550 CLYMERSVILLE RD
ROCKWOOD, TN 37854
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- ROANE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331492
- Inspections
- 10 · last Feb 12, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 4, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000590101
How This Compares
#254
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#6,459
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
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)
-80% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 901 | — |
| 2016 | 1,054 | +17% |
| 2017 | 1,656 | +57% |
| 2018 | 1,696 | +2% |
| 2019 | 1,742 | +3% |
| 2020 | 1,453 | -17% |
| 2021 | 7,413 | +410% |
| 2022 | 6,704 | -10% |
| 2023 | 1,585 | -76% |
| 2024 | 181 | -89% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 112 | 112 | — | — | 3,225,363 | |
| Lead compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | 72,729 | |
| Manganese compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 545,775 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,420 | 1,420 | — | — | 2,452 | |
| Lead compounds | 125 | 125 | — | — | 4 | |
| Mercury compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 11 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6,215 | 6,215 | — | — | 1,056 | |
| Lead compounds | 302 | 302 | — | — | 6 | |
| Manganese compounds | 86 | 86 | — | — | 22 | |
| Mercury compounds | 74 | 74 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6,951 | 6,951 | — | — | 935 | |
| Lead compounds | 262 | 262 | — | — | 7 | |
| Manganese compounds | 93 | 93 | — | — | 24 | |
| Mercury compounds | 89 | 89 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,036 | 1,036 | — | — | 460,295 | |
| Lead compounds | 231 | 231 | — | — | 30,374 | |
| Mercury compounds | 89 | 89 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 88 | 88 | — | — | 21,749 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 826 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,299 | 1,299 | — | — | 580,200 | |
| Lead compounds | 248 | 248 | — | — | 38,290 | |
| Mercury compounds | 99 | 99 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 96 | 96 | — | — | 27,410 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,259 | 1,259 | — | — | 999,910 | |
| Lead compounds | 240 | 240 | — | — | 65,989 | |
| Mercury compounds | 95 | 95 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 93 | 93 | — | — | 47,221 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1,795 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,237 | 1,237 | — | — | 111 | |
| Lead compounds | 232 | 232 | — | — | 3 | |
| Mercury compounds | 90 | 90 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 89 | 89 | — | — | 12 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 635 | 635 | — | — | 60 | |
| Lead compounds | 251 | 251 | — | — | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | 80 | 80 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 80 | 80 | — | — | 7 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 585 | 585 | — | — | 666 | |
| Lead compounds | 138 | 138 | — | — | 62 | |
| Mercury compounds | 87 | 87 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 84 | 84 | — | — | 27 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Manganese compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 545,772 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 72,714 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Lead compounds | 15 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 12 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 3,225,351 | — | — | — |
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 Used Oil: Generators | Feb 12, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Feb 12, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 15, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | HW Management System: Rulemaking Petitions | Mar 5, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 5, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 29, 2023 | Feb 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 29, 2023 | Feb 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 29, 2023 | Feb 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 29, 2023 | Feb 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 13, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 13, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Oct 13, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 9, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 9, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 9, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 28, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 28, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2019 | Feb 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 20, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 3, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 3, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Oct 8, 2013 | Jan 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 27, 2010 | Oct 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 27, 2010 | Oct 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 9, 2009 | Aug 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 19, 1992 | Aug 17, 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.
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982144099-001 · Aug 21, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982144099-405 · Nov 16, 2022
Judicial
· Case 04-2013-9015 · Sep 21, 2020
$111,799
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601746186 · Feb 13, 2019
$4,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601560244 · Oct 31, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601090050 · Jun 5, 2017
$1,750
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601091426 · Mar 22, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600960928 · Feb 17, 2017
Judicial
· Case 04-2016-9007 · Sep 9, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982144099-120 · Jul 11, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2012-4254 · Apr 16, 2013
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