ALUMINUM RECOVERY TECHNOLOGIES INC ART
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,149 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 $500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2170 PRODUCTION RD
KENDALLVILLE, IN 46755
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- NOBLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331314
- Inspections
- 5 · last May 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $500 · last Jul 29, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110013327480
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 | 7,661 | — |
| 2016 | 5,953 | -22% |
| 2017 | 7,149 | +20% |
| 2018 | 7,540 | +5% |
| 2020 | 10,941 | — |
| 2021 | 15,425 | +41% |
| 2022 | 18,064 | +17% |
| 2023 | 16,774 | -7% |
| 2024 | 11,981 | -29% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 11,931 | 11,931 | — | — | 273,430 | |
| Copper | 50 | 50 | — | — | 18,280 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 16,661 | 16,661 | — | — | 335,031 | |
| Copper | 113 | 113 | — | — | 44,985 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 17,798 | 17,798 | — | — | 347,326 | |
| Copper | 202 | 202 | — | — | 88,868 | |
| Zinc compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | 20,807 | |
| Nickel | 16 | 16 | — | — | 6,990 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 15,276 | 15,276 | — | — | 299,184 | |
| Copper | 116 | 116 | — | — | 41,260 | |
| Zinc compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | 11,816 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 10,703 | 10,703 | — | — | 217,792 | |
| Copper | 150 | 150 | — | — | 59,702 | |
| Zinc compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 17,674 | |
| Manganese | 32 | 32 | — | — | 12,939 | |
| Nickel | 12 | 12 | — | — | 4,816 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 106 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 7,440 | 7,440 | — | — | 326,000 | |
| Copper | 78 | 78 | — | — | 68,000 | |
| Zinc compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 11,000 | |
| Nickel | 9 | 9 | — | — | 7,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 59 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 7,000 | 7,000 | — | — | 304,000 | |
| Copper | 100 | 100 | — | — | 90,000 | |
| Zinc compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | 12,500 | |
| Nickel | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 5,670 | 5,670 | — | — | 234,000 | |
| Zinc compounds | 167 | 167 | — | — | 12,600 | |
| Copper | 109 | 109 | — | — | 114,000 | |
| Nickel | 6 | 6 | — | — | 8,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 7,050 | 7,050 | — | — | 373,000 | |
| Zinc compounds | 520 | 520 | — | — | 19,600 | |
| Copper | 85 | 85 | — | — | 108,000 | |
| Nickel | 6 | 6 | — | — | 7,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 180 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL
CLAYPOOL, IN
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | 273,430 | — | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL
CLAYPOOL, IN
|
Copper | 18,280 | — | — | — |
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 | May 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 19, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 6, 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 22, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jan 3, 2017 | Jun 22, 2018 | 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.