BALL METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINER CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 136,909 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4525 INDIANA ST.
GOLDEN, CO 80403
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332431
- Inspections
- 7 · last Aug 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 5, 1995
- Registry ID
- 110000495330
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 | 111,577 | — |
| 2016 | 119,599 | +7% |
| 2017 | 136,909 | +14% |
| 2018 | 169,705 | +24% |
| 2019 | 156,200 | -8% |
| 2020 | 103,450 | -34% |
| 2021 | 102,680 | -1% |
| 2022 | 103,543 | +1% |
| 2023 | 86,163 | -17% |
| 2024 | 253,356 | +194% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 179,797 | 179,797 | — | — | 44 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 73,559 | 73,559 | — | — | 18 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 56,092 | 56,092 | — | — | 430 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 29,639 | 29,639 | — | — | 177 | |
| Formaldehyde | 432 | 432 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 64,833 | 64,833 | — | — | 559 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 38,271 | 38,271 | — | — | 230 | |
| Formaldehyde | 440 | 440 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 65,463 | 65,463 | — | — | 303 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 36,669 | 36,669 | — | — | 125 | |
| Formaldehyde | 548 | 548 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 67,000 | 67,000 | — | — | 541 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 34,000 | 34,000 | — | — | 223 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,650 | 1,650 | — | — | 13 | |
| Formaldehyde | 800 | 800 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 98,000 | 98,000 | — | — | 686 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 55,000 | 55,000 | — | — | 283 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,360 | 2,360 | — | — | 17 | |
| Formaldehyde | 840 | 840 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 106,000 | 106,000 | — | — | 422 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 60,000 | 60,000 | — | — | 174 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 705 | 705 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 92,000 | 92,000 | — | — | 416 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 44,000 | 44,000 | — | — | 171 | |
| Formaldehyde | 909 | 909 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 82,000 | 82,000 | — | — | 441 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 37,000 | 37,000 | — | — | 182 | |
| Formaldehyde | 599 | 599 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 76,000 | 76,000 | — | — | 293 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 35,000 | 35,000 | — | — | 121 | |
| Formaldehyde | 577 | 577 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 18 | 100,991 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 43 | 252,306 |
| Lead | — | 6 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 18 | — |
|
A1 ORGANICS - RATTLER RIDGE
KEENESBURG, CO
|
Lead | — | 6 | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 43 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1 |
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 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 26, 1991 | Jul 10, 1991 | 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.