S & C ELECTRIC CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 910 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
6601 N. RIDGE BLVD.
CHICAGO, IL 60626
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335313
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000434833
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 979 | — |
| 2016 | 762 | -22% |
| 2017 | 910 | +19% |
| 2018 | 893 | -2% |
| 2020 | 894 | — |
| 2021 | 801 | -10% |
| 2022 | 670 | -16% |
| 2023 | 828 | +24% |
| 2024 | 904 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 280 | 280 | — | — | 24,270 | |
| Nitric acid | 263 | 263 | — | — | 3,148 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 174 | 174 | — | — | 6,076 | |
| Zinc compounds | 128 | 128 | — | — | 6,607 | |
| Nickel | 27 | 27 | — | — | 685,497 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 18 | 18 | — | — | 584,035 | |
| Manganese | 9 | 9 | — | — | 57,925 | |
| Copper | 4 | 4 | — | — | 328,748 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 196 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 282 | 282 | — | — | 4,727 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 260 | 260 | — | — | 22,439 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 174 | 174 | — | — | 6,090 | |
| Zinc compounds | 90 | 90 | — | — | 9,658 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 695,817 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 592,022 | |
| Copper | 4 | 4 | — | — | 334,326 | |
| Manganese | 3 | 3 | — | — | 59,056 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 218 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 220 | 220 | — | — | 890 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 201 | 201 | — | — | 14,721 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 131 | 131 | — | — | 4,572 | |
| Zinc compounds | 96 | 96 | — | — | 10,465 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 524,261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 453,152 | |
| Copper | 4 | 4 | — | — | 525,052 | |
| Manganese | 3 | 3 | — | — | 52,328 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 344 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 264 | 264 | — | — | 16,574 | |
| Nitric acid | 229 | 229 | — | — | 1,435 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 174 | 174 | — | — | 6,124 | |
| Zinc compounds | 107 | 107 | — | — | 10,880 | |
| Nickel | 13 | 13 | — | — | 857,235 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 695,018 | |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 526,357 | |
| Manganese | 3 | 3 | — | — | 51,880 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 482 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 330 | 330 | — | — | 13,233 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 231 | 231 | — | — | 8,043 | |
| Nitric acid | 171 | 171 | — | — | 681 | |
| Zinc compounds | 123 | 123 | — | — | 9,436 | |
| Nickel | 17 | 17 | — | — | 856,854 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 10 | 10 | — | — | 694,812 | |
| Copper | 6 | 6 | — | — | 529,027 | |
| Manganese | 6 | 6 | — | — | 59,133 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 475 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 5,800 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 321 | 321 | — | — | 18,609 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 217 | 217 | — | — | 7,592 | |
| Nitric acid | 198 | 198 | — | — | 706 | |
| Zinc compounds | 123 | 123 | — | — | 7,513 | |
| Nickel | 16 | 16 | — | — | 437,130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 9 | 9 | — | — | 480,401 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 51,561 | |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 402,699 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,033 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 337 | 337 | — | — | 16,006 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 231 | 231 | — | — | 8,101 | |
| Nitric acid | 182 | 182 | — | — | 3,081 | |
| Zinc compounds | 125 | 125 | — | — | 12,004 | |
| Nickel | 17 | 17 | — | — | 244,283 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 9 | 9 | — | — | 190,461 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 42,365 | |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 402,155 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,083 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 270 | 270 | — | — | 15,570 | |
| Nitric acid | 185 | 185 | — | — | 1,512 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 174 | 174 | — | — | 6,074 | |
| Zinc compounds | 107 | 107 | — | — | 12,022 | |
| Nickel | 14 | 14 | — | — | 327,109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 317,210 | |
| Manganese | 3 | 3 | — | — | 66,199 | |
| Copper | 2 | 2 | — | — | 387,144 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,082 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 338 | 338 | — | — | 6,135 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 302 | 302 | — | — | 21,549 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 203 | 203 | — | — | 7,086 | |
| Zinc compounds | 116 | 116 | — | — | 12,276 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 338,482 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 4 | 4 | — | — | 311,218 | |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 387,751 | |
| Manganese | 2 | 2 | — | — | 51,213 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 836 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 325,027 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 148 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 12,541 |
| Nickel | — | 683,805 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 583,818 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 19,380 |
| Manganese | — | 56,995 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Manganese | 3 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD SOLUTIONS
PORTAGE, IN
|
Manganese | 167 | — | — | — |
|
COM ED-UNITED SCRAP
CICERO, IL
|
Manganese | — | 56,986 | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Manganese | 238 | — | — | — |
|
ENDPOINT WASTE SOLUTIONS CORP
MUSKEGO, WI
|
Manganese | 271 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Manganese | 1 | — | — | — |
|
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
|
Manganese | 79 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Manganese | 160 | — | — | — |
|
KINDER MORGAN
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
|
Manganese | — | 9 | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Nickel | 1 | — | — | — |
|
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
|
Nickel | 78 | — | — | — |
|
SIPI METALS CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel | — | 1 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Nickel | 1 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel | 241 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel | 671 | — | — | — |
|
KINDER MORGAN
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
|
Nickel | — | 9 | — | — |
|
METALWORKING LUBRICANTS COMPANY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel | 2 | — | — | — |
|
VLS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Nickel | 1 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD SOLUTIONS
PORTAGE, IN
|
Nickel | 170 | — | — | — |
|
ENDPOINT WASTE SOLUTIONS CORP
MUSKEGO, WI
|
Nickel | 383 | — | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Nickel | 34 | — | — | — |
|
COM ED-UNITED SCRAP
CICERO, IL
|
Nickel | — | 683,795 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 3,147 |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ENDPOINT WASTE SOLUTIONS CORP
MUSKEGO, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 1,552 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 1,392 | — | — | — |
|
METALWORKING LUBRICANTS COMPANY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Zinc compounds | 118 | — | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 1,538 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
VLS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD SOLUTIONS
PORTAGE, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 1,149 | — | — | — |
|
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 699 | — | — | — |
|
SIPI METALS CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Sodium nitrite | 300 | — | — | — |
|
ENDPOINT WASTE SOLUTIONS CORP
MUSKEGO, WI
|
Sodium nitrite | 184 | — | — | — |
|
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
|
Sodium nitrite | 19 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD SOLUTIONS
PORTAGE, IN
|
Sodium nitrite | 257 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Copper | 3,525 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD SOLUTIONS
PORTAGE, IN
|
Copper | 7 | — | — | — |
|
COM ED-UNITED SCRAP
CICERO, IL
|
Copper | — | 325,018 | — | — |
|
ENDPOINT WASTE SOLUTIONS CORP
MUSKEGO, WI
|
Copper | 9 | — | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Copper | 32 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper | 11 | — | — | — |
|
KINDER MORGAN
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
|
Copper | — | 9 | — | — |
|
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
|
Copper | 49 | — | — | — |
|
SIPI METALS CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper | 1 | — | — | — |
|
METALWORKING LUBRICANTS COMPANY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper | 2 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Copper | 4 | — | — | — |
|
VLS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Copper | 1 | — | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Copper | 1 | — | — | — |
|
COM ED-UNITED SCRAP
CICERO, IL
|
Chromium | — | 583,808 | — | — |
|
SIPI METALS CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium | — | 1 | — | — |
|
METALWORKING LUBRICANTS COMPANY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Chromium | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ENDPOINT WASTE SOLUTIONS CORP
MUSKEGO, WI
|
Chromium | 141 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Chromium | 33 | — | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Chromium | 1 | — | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Chromium | 9 | — | — | — |
|
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
|
Chromium | 3 | — | — | — |
|
KINDER MORGAN
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
|
Chromium | — | 9 | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium | 9 | — | — | — |
|
VLS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Chromium | 1 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD SOLUTIONS
PORTAGE, IN
|
Chromium | 7 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,055 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 270 | — | — | — |
|
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 17 | — | — | — |
|
ENDPOINT WASTE SOLUTIONS CORP
MUSKEGO, WI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 164 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD SOLUTIONS
PORTAGE, IN
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 231 | — | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
METALWORKING LUBRICANTS COMPANY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ENDPOINT WASTE SOLUTIONS CORP
MUSKEGO, WI
|
Lead | 7 | — | — | — |
|
COM ED-UNITED SCRAP
CICERO, IL
|
Lead | — | 148 | — | — |
|
REWORLD SOLUTIONS
PORTAGE, IN
|
Lead | 5 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead | 7 | — | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Lead | 4 | — | — | — |
|
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
|
Lead | 3 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead | 8 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 79 | MWRDGC TERRENCE J O'BRIEN WTR RECLAMATION PLANT, SKOKIE |
| Nitric acid | — | MWRDGC TERRENCE J O'BRIEN WTR RECLAMATION PLANT, SKOKIE |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 21,533 | MWRDGC TERRENCE J O'BRIEN WTR RECLAMATION PLANT, SKOKIE |
| Chromium | 11 | MWRDGC TERRENCE J O'BRIEN WTR RECLAMATION PLANT, SKOKIE |
| Manganese | 11 | MWRDGC TERRENCE J O'BRIEN WTR RECLAMATION PLANT, SKOKIE |
| Nickel | 110 | MWRDGC TERRENCE J O'BRIEN WTR RECLAMATION PLANT, SKOKIE |
| Lead | 11 | MWRDGC TERRENCE J O'BRIEN WTR RECLAMATION PLANT, SKOKIE |
| Sodium nitrite | 5,316 | MWRDGC TERRENCE J O'BRIEN WTR RECLAMATION PLANT, SKOKIE |
| Zinc compounds | 147 | MWRDGC TERRENCE J O'BRIEN WTR RECLAMATION PLANT, SKOKIE |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2007 | Mar 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 10, 1991 | Mar 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 10, 1991 | Mar 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 10, 1991 | Jul 1, 1993 | 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.