DENVER METAL FINISHING
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,911 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
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3100 EAST 43RD AVENUE
DENVER, CO 80216
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- DENVER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 28, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 16, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110000466950
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 | 2,241 | — |
| 2016 | 1,735 | -23% |
| 2017 | 1,911 | +10% |
| 2018 | 2,182 | +14% |
| 2019 | 750 | -66% |
| 2020 | 1,759 | +135% |
| 2021 | 1,947 | +11% |
| 2022 | 1,500 | -23% |
| 2023 | 2,793 | +86% |
| 2024 | 2,674 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 44 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,674 | 2,674 | — | — | 5,260 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 191 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,793 | 2,793 | — | — | 5,507 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 62 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 5,815 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 76 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,947 | 1,947 | — | — | 5,442 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 88 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,759 | 1,759 | — | — | 4,461 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 44 | |
| Zinc compounds | 750 | 750 | — | — | 4,845 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 44 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,182 | 2,182 | — | — | 5,111 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 91 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,911 | 1,911 | — | — | 6,585 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 89 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,735 | 1,735 | — | — | 5,214 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 89 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,241 | 2,241 | — | — | 6,287 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Lead compounds | 44 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Zinc compounds | 5,243 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | METRO WASTEWATER RECLAMATION DIST/TRIGEN, DENVER |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | METRO WASTEWATER RECLAMATION DIST/TRIGEN, DENVER |
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 | Mar 7, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Mar 7, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 2019 | Jul 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 6, 2004 | Jul 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 6, 2004 | Jul 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 6, 2004 | Jul 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 6, 2004 | Jul 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 6, 2004 | Jul 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 30, 2003 | Jan 6, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 30, 2003 | Jan 6, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2003 | Jan 6, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2003 | Jan 6, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 30, 2003 | Jan 6, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 13, 2000 | Mar 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 13, 2000 | Mar 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 13, 2000 | Mar 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 13, 2000 | Mar 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 18, 2000 | Mar 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 1999 | Mar 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 3, 1999 | Mar 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 1999 | Mar 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 3, 1999 | Mar 27, 2002 | 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.