SHIELDALLOY METALLURGICAL CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 38,025 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
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60790 SOUTHGATE ROAD
CAMBRIDGE, OH 43725
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- GUERNSEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 9 · last Oct 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 24, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000591583
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 | 2,006 | — |
| 2016 | 15,963 | +696% |
| 2017 | 38,025 | +138% |
| 2018 | 25,466 | -33% |
| 2020 | 12,850 | — |
| 2021 | 9,356 | -27% |
| 2022 | 15,372 | +64% |
| 2023 | 22,123 | +44% |
| 2024 | 6,424 | -71% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | 3,809 | 3,443 | 366 | — | 8,514 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,570 | 1,557 | 12 | — | 8,899 | |
| Nickel compounds | 676 | 676 | — | — | 2,985 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 169 | 169 | — | — | 1,239 | |
| Lead compounds | 132 | 132 | — | — | 276 | |
| Copper compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | 184 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 244 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | 15,083 | 14,772 | 311 | — | 16,029 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,002 | 4,998 | 4 | — | 8,917 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,417 | 1,417 | — | — | 6,229 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 276 | 276 | — | — | 474 | |
| Manganese compounds | 245 | 245 | — | — | 1,077 | |
| Copper compounds | 75 | 75 | — | — | 173 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 25 | 25 | — | — | 182 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | 10,087 | 9,916 | 171 | — | 8,819 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,641 | 3,640 | 1 | — | 2,098 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,113 | 1,113 | — | — | 3,569 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 293 | 293 | — | — | 318 | |
| Manganese compounds | 167 | 167 | — | — | 178 | |
| Copper compounds | 56 | 56 | — | — | 67 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 70 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | 5,571 | 5,399 | 173 | — | 12,276 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,783 | 2,781 | 2 | — | 2,209 | |
| Nickel compounds | 569 | 569 | — | — | 4,036 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 192 | 192 | — | — | 398 | |
| Manganese compounds | 180 | 180 | — | — | 393 | |
| Copper compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 149 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 238 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | 6,768 | 6,523 | 245 | — | 8,696 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,630 | 4,628 | 2 | — | 4,901 | |
| Nickel compounds | 818 | 818 | — | — | 3,409 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 377 | 377 | — | — | 620 | |
| Manganese compounds | 187 | 187 | — | — | 390 | |
| Copper compounds | 56 | 56 | — | — | 111 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 133 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 18,183 | 18,180 | 3 | — | 19,548 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,108 | 4,737 | 372 | — | 5,404 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,073 | 1,070 | 2 | — | 2,819 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 644 | 644 | — | — | 684 | |
| Manganese compounds | 319 | 319 | — | — | 248 | |
| Copper compounds | 111 | 111 | — | — | 116 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 26 | 26 | — | — | 36 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 30,271 | 30,266 | 5 | — | 72,594 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,298 | 4,854 | 444 | — | 4,226 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,015 | 1,013 | 2 | — | 3,056 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 846 | 846 | — | — | 1,867 | |
| Manganese compounds | 380 | 380 | — | — | 625 | |
| Copper compounds | 138 | 138 | — | — | 220 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 29 | 29 | — | — | 115 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 21 | 21 | — | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 8,481 | 8,478 | 3 | — | 11,703 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,691 | 4,757 | 934 | — | 4,833 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,094 | 1,092 | 3 | — | 1,011 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 369 | 369 | — | — | 348 | |
| Manganese compounds | 233 | 233 | — | — | 631 | |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 39 | — | — | 134 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 23 | 23 | — | — | 45 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 1,968 | 100 | 1,867 | — | 10,731 | |
| Nickel compounds | 30 | 29 | 1 | — | 4,613 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 997 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 111 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | 261,658 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 1,274 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 2,295 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 87,889 | — | — |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 0 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 456 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 4,236 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 69,544 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ALPHA INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES CORP
CAMBRIDGE, OH
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 205 | — | — | — |
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TUNNEL HILL LANDFILL
NEW LEXINGTON, OH
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | — | — | — |
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MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 27 | — | — | — |
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GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA
ZANESVILLE, OH
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
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MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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MICHIGAN DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
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GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA
ZANESVILLE, OH
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 0 | — | — |
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ALPHA INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES CORP
CAMBRIDGE, OH
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Copper compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
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TUNNEL HILL LANDFILL
NEW LEXINGTON, OH
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Copper compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
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MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Copper compounds | 173 | — | — | — |
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ALPHA INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES CORP
CAMBRIDGE, OH
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Manganese compounds | 33 | — | — | — |
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TUNNEL HILL LANDFILL
NEW LEXINGTON, OH
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Manganese compounds | 20 | — | — | — |
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MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Manganese compounds | 1,186 | — | — | — |
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MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Lead compounds | 273 | — | — | — |
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TUNNEL HILL LANDFILL
NEW LEXINGTON, OH
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Lead compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
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ALPHA INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES CORP
CAMBRIDGE, OH
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Nickel compounds | 804 | — | — | — |
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MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Nickel compounds | 1,701 | — | — | — |
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TUNNEL HILL LANDFILL
NEW LEXINGTON, OH
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Nickel compounds | 479 | — | — | — |
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TUNNEL HILL LANDFILL
NEW LEXINGTON, OH
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Zinc compounds | 15 | — | — | — |
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ALPHA INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES CORP
CAMBRIDGE, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 20 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
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Zinc compounds | 8,862 | — | — | — |
|
ALPHA INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES CORP
CAMBRIDGE, OH
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Vanadium compounds | 1,316 | — | — | — |
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BASS ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
ZANESVILLE, OH
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Vanadium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Vanadium compounds | 4,676 | — | — | — |
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TUNNEL HILL LANDFILL
NEW LEXINGTON, OH
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Vanadium compounds | 2,522 | — | — | — |
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.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE |
| Lead compounds | 0 | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE |
| Manganese compounds | — | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE |
| Copper compounds | 5 | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE |
| Vanadium compounds | — | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Failure to monitor | Sep 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Failure to Maintain Records or Meet Record Keeping Requirements | Sep 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Sep 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 25, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 3, 2022 | Jan 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 3, 2022 | Jan 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 2020 | Jan 29, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Containment Buildings | Jul 12, 2018 | Jul 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 2018 | Jan 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 22, 2018 | Jan 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Containment Buildings | Jan 22, 2018 | Jan 22, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Sep 29, 2016 | Apr 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 27, 2016 | Oct 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 27, 2016 | Sep 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Sep 27, 2016 | Apr 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 12, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 22, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 19, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 22, 2015 | Nov 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 22, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Dec 8, 2014 | Aug 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Dec 8, 2014 | Apr 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 8, 2014 | Apr 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 8, 2014 | Apr 19, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 8, 2014 | Apr 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 8, 2014 | Jan 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 16, 2014 | Jun 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 16, 2014 | Jun 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 16, 2014 | Jun 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 16, 2014 | Jun 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | May 16, 2014 | Jun 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 16, 2014 | Jun 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 16, 2014 | Jun 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Containment Buildings | Nov 6, 2012 | May 2, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Nov 6, 2012 | May 2, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 17, 2012 | Apr 18, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Dec 5, 2011 | Dec 5, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 20, 2010 | Mar 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 2010 | Mar 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 22, 2010 | Apr 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 22, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 22, 2010 | Apr 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Imports of HW | Apr 22, 2010 | Jun 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 22, 2010 | Jun 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 9, 2009 | Jun 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 9, 2009 | Jun 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 3, 2008 | Jul 30, 2008 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +133% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 90.00 | +56% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 151.75 mg/L | 90.00 | +69% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 151.75 mg/L | 60.00 | +153% | Oct 2015 | 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.