TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MATTHEWS INTL BRONZE DIV/PGH
Quick Summary
- •Released 10,147 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
-
1315 W LIBERTY AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15226
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- ALLEGHENY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331529
- Inspections
- 1 · last Feb 9, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 22, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000329699
How This Compares
#171
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#3,961
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)
+52% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,806 | — |
| 2016 | 3,815 | 0% |
| 2017 | 10,147 | +166% |
| 2018 | 7,187 | -29% |
| 2019 | 7,573 | +5% |
| 2020 | 7,769 | +3% |
| 2021 | 7,685 | -1% |
| 2022 | 7,797 | +1% |
| 2023 | 6,081 | -22% |
| 2024 | 5,796 | -5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 5,351 | 5,349 | 1 | 1 | 224,413 | |
| Zinc compounds | 289 | 287 | 1 | 1 | 18,927 | |
| Lead | 156 | 154 | 1 | 1 | 9,572 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 5,614 | 5,612 | 1 | 1 | 19,256 | |
| Zinc compounds | 304 | 302 | 1 | 1 | 4,714 | |
| Lead | 163 | 161 | 1 | 1 | 2,604 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 7,199 | 7,197 | 1 | 1 | 239,888 | |
| Zinc compounds | 389 | 387 | 1 | 1 | 18,911 | |
| Lead | 209 | 207 | 1 | 1 | 10,168 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 7,096 | 7,094 | 1 | 1 | 205,526 | |
| Zinc compounds | 383 | 381 | 1 | 1 | 16,450 | |
| Lead | 206 | 204 | 1 | 1 | 8,863 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 7,174 | 7,172 | 1 | 1 | 212,240 | |
| Zinc compounds | 387 | 385 | 1 | 1 | 16,535 | |
| Lead | 208 | 206 | 1 | 1 | 8,658 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 6,993 | 6,991 | 1 | 1 | 261,176 | |
| Zinc compounds | 378 | 376 | 1 | 1 | 21,383 | |
| Lead | 202 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 10,721 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 6,636 | 6,634 | 1 | 1 | 218,176 | |
| Zinc compounds | 358 | 356 | 1 | 1 | 17,739 | |
| Lead | 193 | 191 | 1 | 1 | 9,217 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 9,370 | 9,368 | 1 | 1 | 213,703 | |
| Zinc compounds | 505 | 503 | 1 | 1 | 18,086 | |
| Lead | 272 | 270 | 1 | 1 | 8,406 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
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 compounds | — | 50,777 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 23,921 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 863,482 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BROWNING FERRIS IND OF PA
IMPERIAL, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 752 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 293 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 1,500 | — | — | — |
|
I SCHUMANN & COMPANY
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 16,381 | — | — |
|
BROWNING FERRIS IND OF PA
IMPERIAL, PA
|
Copper | 2,735 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Copper | 328 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper | 150 | — | — | — |
|
I SCHUMANN & COMPANY
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Copper | — | 221,199 | — | — |
|
BROWNING FERRIS IND OF PA
IMPERIAL, PA
|
Lead | 1,470 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Lead | 234 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead | 150 | — | — | — |
|
I SCHUMANN & COMPANY
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Lead | — | 7,717 | — | — |
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 | 1 | ALLEGHENY CNTY SANI AUTH/ALLEGHENY CNTY SANI, PITTSBURGH |
| Lead | 1 | ALLEGHENY CNTY SANI AUTH/ALLEGHENY CNTY SANI, PITTSBURGH |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | ALLEGHENY CNTY SANI AUTH/ALLEGHENY CNTY SANI, PITTSBURGH |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Feb 9, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 9, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 9, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 3, 2014 | Jan 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 3, 2014 | Jan 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 3, 2014 | Jan 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 3, 2014 | Jan 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 3, 2014 | Jan 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 2005 | Aug 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 8, 2005 | Aug 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 1988 | Nov 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 1988 | Nov 3, 1992 | 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-PAD004341558-100 · Dec 4, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD004341558-001 · Aug 18, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD004341558-002 · Sep 13, 1988
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