TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NUCOR CORPORATION VULCRAFT DIVISION
Quick Summary
- •Released 25,174 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $8,800 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
7205 GAULT AVENUE NORTH
FORT PAYNE, AL 35968
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- DE KALB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332312
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $8,800 · last Aug 27, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000368325
How This Compares
#126
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#2,501
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)
+3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 22,025 | — |
| 2016 | 25,735 | +17% |
| 2017 | 25,174 | -2% |
| 2018 | 25,301 | +1% |
| 2019 | 26,845 | +6% |
| 2020 | 31,232 | +16% |
| 2021 | 39,726 | +27% |
| 2022 | 33,191 | -16% |
| 2023 | 26,680 | -20% |
| 2024 | 22,674 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 21,982 | 21,982 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 537 | 537 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 151 | 151 | — | — | 3,235 | |
| Nickel | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1,232 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 68 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 26,230 | 26,230 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 236 | 236 | — | — | 8,270 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 210 | 210 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2,657 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 86 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 32,554 | 32,554 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 335 | 335 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 287 | 287 | — | — | 1,909 | |
| Lead | 8 | 0 | 8 | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 38,800 | 38,800 | — | — | 65 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 597 | 597 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 311 | 311 | — | — | 19,555 | |
| Nickel | 13 | 1 | 12 | — | 7,058 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 6 | 0 | 6 | — | 227 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 30,997 | 30,997 | — | — | 60 | |
| Manganese | 227 | 227 | — | — | 14,813 | |
| Nickel | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 4,577 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 284 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 25,321 | 25,321 | — | — | 50 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,313 | 1,313 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 211 | 211 | — | — | 14,335 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 25,090 | 25,090 | — | — | 50 | |
| Manganese compounds | 195 | 195 | — | — | 11,356 | |
| Nickel compounds | 14 | 1 | 12 | — | 3,134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 222 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 24,959 | 24,959 | — | — | 50 | |
| Manganese compounds | 202 | 202 | — | — | 11,870 | |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 1 | 7 | — | 3,409 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 233 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 25,520 | 25,520 | — | — | 50 | |
| Manganese compounds | 209 | 209 | — | — | 8,912 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1,964 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 200 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 21,814 | 21,814 | — | — | 91 | |
| Manganese compounds | 200 | 200 | — | — | 9,200 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 1,816 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 188 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CITY OF FORT PAYNE LANDFILL
FORT PAYNE, AL
|
Nickel | 11 | — | — | — |
|
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES INC
NASHVILLE, TN
|
Nickel | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CINTAS
GADSDEN, AL
|
Nickel | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SCHNITZER SOUTHEAST LLC, ATTALLA
ATTALLA, AL
|
Nickel | — | 288 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel | 2 | — | — | — |
|
RIVER METALS RECYCLING
TRINITY, AL
|
Nickel | — | 929 | — | — |
|
SCHNITZER SOUTHEAST LLC, ATTALLA
ATTALLA, AL
|
Lead | — | 37 | — | — |
|
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES INC
NASHVILLE, TN
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CINTAS
GADSDEN, AL
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CITY OF FORT PAYNE LANDFILL
FORT PAYNE, AL
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
RIVER METALS RECYCLING
TRINITY, AL
|
Lead | — | 29 | — | — |
|
CITY OF FORT PAYNE LANDFILL
FORT PAYNE, AL
|
Manganese | 30 | — | — | — |
|
CINTAS
GADSDEN, AL
|
Manganese | 2 | — | — | — |
|
RIVER METALS RECYCLING
TRINITY, AL
|
Manganese | — | 2,443 | — | — |
|
SCHNITZER SOUTHEAST LLC, ATTALLA
ATTALLA, AL
|
Manganese | — | 758 | — | — |
|
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES INC
NASHVILLE, TN
|
Manganese | 2 | — | — | — |
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 | Jan 12, 2021 | Mar 11, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 19, 2012 | Feb 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 19, 2012 | Feb 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 19, 2012 | Feb 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 19, 2012 | Feb 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 19, 2012 | Feb 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 20, 2008 | Oct 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 20, 2008 | Oct 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 20, 2008 | Oct 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 20, 2008 | Oct 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 2002 | Feb 14, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 16, 2002 | Feb 14, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 25, 1998 | Aug 27, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 25, 1998 | Aug 27, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 25, 1998 | Aug 25, 1998 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD983192881-001 · May 7, 2021
Judicial
· Case 04-1994-0267 · Jun 21, 2001
$3,480,769
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD983192881-SFQ · Aug 25, 1998
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