Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
STEEL DYNAMICS INC - ENGINEERED BAR PRODUCTS DIV
Quick Summary
- •Released 12,117 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 $13,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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8000 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 225 EAST
PITTSBORO, IN 46167
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- HENDRICKS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 12 · last Jan 7, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $13,200 · last Sep 11, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110056970461
How This Compares
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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.
6
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+296% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,116 | — |
| 2016 | 9,012 | -1% |
| 2017 | 12,117 | +34% |
| 2018 | 12,118 | 0% |
| 2020 | 19,088 | — |
| 2021 | 38,453 | +101% |
| 2022 | 28,226 | -27% |
| 2023 | 12,859 | -54% |
| 2024 | 36,106 | +181% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 29,305 | 29,295 | 10 | — | 3,492,904 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,685 | 5,593 | 92 | — | 667,971 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 475 | 464 | 11 | — | 55,742 | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 242 | 13 | — | 29,423 | |
| Lead compounds | 221 | 214 | 7 | — | 90,345 | |
| Mercury compounds | 119 | 119 | 0 | — | 45 | |
| Nickel compounds | 46 | 45 | 1 | — | 5,436 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10,477 | 10,463 | 14 | — | 3,527,550 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,770 | 1,720 | 50 | — | 583,453 | |
| Lead compounds | 223 | 215 | 8 | — | 116,285 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 173 | 166 | 7 | — | 55,675 | |
| Mercury compounds | 119 | 119 | 0 | — | 42 | |
| Copper compounds | 84 | 77 | 7 | — | 25,981 | |
| Nickel compounds | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 3,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 23,494 | 23,486 | 8 | — | 3,866,794 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,754 | 3,690 | 64 | — | 609,194 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 368 | 359 | 9 | — | 59,784 | |
| Copper compounds | 227 | 217 | 10 | — | 36,599 | |
| Lead compounds | 227 | 220 | 7 | — | 135,517 | |
| Mercury compounds | 122 | 122 | 0 | — | 46 | |
| Nickel compounds | 34 | 33 | 1 | — | 5,672 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 33,758 | 33,751 | 7 | — | 5,395,627 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,588 | 3,483 | 105 | — | 557,751 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 430 | 417 | 13 | — | 67,263 | |
| Copper compounds | 295 | 280 | 15 | — | 45,594 | |
| Lead compounds | 229 | 222 | 7 | — | 200,351 | |
| Mercury compounds | 124 | 123 | 0 | — | 45 | |
| Nickel compounds | 29 | 28 | 1 | — | 4,639 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 16,495 | 16,488 | 7 | — | 4,430,714 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,868 | 1,696 | 172 | — | 457,089 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 236 | 214 | 22 | — | 57,844 | |
| Lead compounds | 201 | 194 | 7 | — | 144,742 | |
| Copper compounds | 163 | 138 | 25 | — | 37,587 | |
| Mercury compounds | 108 | 108 | 0 | — | 37 | |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | 4,099 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,221 | 10,208 | 13 | — | 5,376,274 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,242 | 1,218 | 24 | — | 644,989 | |
| Lead compounds | 223 | 221 | 1 | — | 181,878 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 173 | 168 | 5 | — | 87,953 | |
| Mercury compounds | 123 | 123 | 0 | — | 47 | |
| Copper compounds | 122 | 88 | 34 | — | 46,147 | |
| Nickel compounds | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | 4,335 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,399 | 10,387 | 12 | — | 5,578,674 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,090 | 1,072 | 18 | — | 578,825 | |
| Lead compounds | 223 | 221 | 2 | — | 195,289 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 154 | 150 | 4 | — | 80,186 | |
| Mercury compounds | 125 | 123 | 2 | — | 58 | |
| Copper compounds | 109 | 83 | 26 | — | 44,714 | |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 15 | 2 | — | 6,428 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,441 | 7,436 | 5 | — | 3,803,302 | |
| Manganese compounds | 969 | 947 | 22 | — | 487,307 | |
| Lead compounds | 239 | 239 | 1 | — | 124,733 | |
| Mercury compounds | 133 | 133 | — | — | 39 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 111 | 106 | 5 | — | 54,309 | |
| Copper compounds | 103 | 69 | 34 | — | 35,444 | |
| Nickel compounds | 16 | 15 | 1 | — | 6,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,579 | 7,575 | 4 | — | 4,065,389 | |
| Manganese compounds | 936 | 918 | 18 | — | 495,302 | |
| Lead compounds | 239 | 238 | 1 | — | 151,980 | |
| Mercury compounds | 133 | 133 | — | — | 41 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 109 | 104 | 5 | — | 55,752 | |
| Copper compounds | 108 | 79 | 29 | — | 42,548 | |
| Nickel compounds | 12 | 11 | 1 | — | 4,625 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 5,382 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 44 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 89,325 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 55,118 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 3,453,300 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 29,097 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 660,401 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
GREENWOOD, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | 661 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 54,457 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 624 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
GREENWOOD, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 661 | — | — |
|
TWIN BRIDGES RDF
DANVILLE, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 28,436 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper compounds | 326 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
GREENWOOD, IN
|
Copper compounds | — | 661 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 88,664 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead compounds | 1,016 | — | — | — |
|
TWIN BRIDGES RDF
DANVILLE, IN
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 660,401 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Manganese compounds | 7,570 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 44 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TWIN BRIDGES RDF
DANVILLE, IN
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 4,721 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 54 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
GREENWOOD, IN
|
Nickel compounds | — | 661 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 3,452,639 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 39,575 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
GREENWOOD, IN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 661 | — | — |
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 | 4 | PITTSBORO WWTP, PITTSBORO |
| Zinc compounds | 29 | PITTSBORO WWTP, PITTSBORO |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jan 7, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Oct 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 15, 2024 | Oct 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 6, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 6, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 6, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 26, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 29, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 30, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 22, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 8, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 20, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 17, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2015 | Feb 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 25, 2011 | May 18, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jun 1, 2010 | Sep 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 1, 2010 | Sep 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 1, 2010 | Sep 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2009 | Jul 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 23, 2008 | Dec 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2008 | Dec 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2005 | Jun 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 30, 2004 | May 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2004 | May 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2002 | May 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 13, 2001 | Jun 3, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 3, 1999 | Mar 16, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 1999 | Mar 16, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 1999 | Mar 16, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 3, 1999 | Mar 16, 2000 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.87 kg/d | 0.26 | +229% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 kg/d | 0.25 | +32% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +34% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.06 | +33% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.06 | +17% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.06 | +17% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +5% | May 2020 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +50% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.06 | +33% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +50% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.06 | +83% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.06 | +33% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.06 | +33% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.06 | +33% | May 2017 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.06 | +33% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.06 | +83% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.06 | +17% | Aug 2015 | Open |
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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604561228 · Sep 11, 2025
$3,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604403750 · May 1, 2025
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-023 · Aug 7, 2023
$7,800
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-022 · Jun 21, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-021 · Jun 20, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602794714 · Jun 28, 2021
$2,400
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-020 · Jul 21, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-019 · Apr 23, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-018 · Dec 8, 2011
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-017 · Sep 14, 2011
$9,600
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-016 · Aug 11, 2011
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-015 · Apr 27, 2011
$4,875
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-014 · Mar 28, 2011
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-013 · Feb 9, 2011
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-012 · Oct 21, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-011 · Oct 19, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-010 · Jul 9, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-009 · May 23, 2008
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-008 · Jun 28, 2006
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000012120-007 · Mar 22, 2006
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