J WALTER MILLER CO/LANCASTER
Quick Summary
- •Released 438 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.
- Address
-
411 E. CHESTNUT ST.
LANCASTER, PA 17602
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- LANCASTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331529
- Inspections
- 5 · last Apr 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 22, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110000334139
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
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 | 456 | — |
| 2016 | 544 | +19% |
| 2017 | 438 | -19% |
| 2018 | 644 | +47% |
| 2020 | 386 | — |
| 2021 | 595 | +54% |
| 2022 | 889 | +49% |
| 2023 | 886 | -0% |
| 2024 | 461 | -48% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 426 | 426 | — | — | 151,180 | |
| Lead compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | 7,696 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 848 | 848 | — | — | 175,545 | |
| Lead compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | 8,260 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 852 | 852 | — | — | 228,676 | |
| Lead compounds | 37 | 37 | — | — | 10,646 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 554 | 554 | — | — | 222,641 | |
| Lead compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | 10,500 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 360 | 360 | — | — | 139,948 | |
| Lead compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 6,698 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 608 | 608 | — | — | 193,093 | |
| Lead compounds | 36 | 36 | — | — | 9,163 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 400 | 400 | — | — | 178,262 | |
| Lead compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | 8,464 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 512 | 512 | — | — | 191,405 | |
| Lead compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 8,908 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 427 | 427 | — | — | 150,660 | |
| Lead compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | 7,196 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 7,325 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 150,072 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
INGOT METAL COMPANY LIMITED
NORTH YORK
|
Lead compounds | — | 31 | — | — |
|
CP PROCESSING
SEWELL, NJ
|
Lead compounds | — | 4,236 | — | — |
|
THALHEIMER BROTHERS INC.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 702 | — | — |
|
CMR SURPLUS
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Lead compounds | — | 2,356 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Lead compounds | 371 | — | — | — |
|
INGOT METAL COMPANY LIMITED
NORTH YORK
|
Copper | — | 1,846 | — | — |
|
CP PROCESSING
SEWELL, NJ
|
Copper | — | 86,854 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Copper | 1,108 | — | — | — |
|
CMR SURPLUS
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Copper | — | 46,972 | — | — |
|
THALHEIMER BROTHERS INC.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Copper | — | 14,400 | — | — |
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: General | Feb 21, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 2002 | Nov 22, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 20, 2002 | Nov 22, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 1994 | Sep 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 1994 | Sep 14, 1994 | 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.