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AFCO STEEL, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 498 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
600 S 28TH ST
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
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- CRAWFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332312
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 24, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110024963226
How This Compares
#188
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#8,035
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-71% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,465 | — |
| 2016 | 1,754 | -29% |
| 2017 | 498 | -72% |
| 2018 | 445 | -11% |
| 2020 | 856 | — |
| 2021 | 237 | -72% |
| 2022 | 714 | +201% |
| 2023 | 656 | -8% |
| 2024 | 726 | +11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 726 | 726 | — | — | 4,079 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 656 | 656 | — | — | 4,341 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 714 | 714 | — | — | 3,315 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 237 | 237 | — | — | 2,292 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 856 | 856 | — | — | 3,365 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 445 | 445 | — | — | 3,169 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 498 | 498 | — | — | 3,284 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 1,754 | 1,754 | — | — | 12,378 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 2,465 | 2,465 | — | — | 16,330 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | 4,079 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | 4,079 |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 13, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 13, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 13, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 22, 2021 | Mar 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 22, 2021 | Mar 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2014 | Apr 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 27, 2014 | Apr 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 27, 2014 | Apr 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 16, 2009 | Mar 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 16, 2009 | Mar 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 16, 2009 | Mar 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 16, 2009 | Mar 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 2009 | Mar 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 2004 | Aug 25, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 29, 2004 | Aug 25, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2004 | Aug 25, 2004 | 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-ARR000001263-001 · Jan 22, 2021
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