FREEPORT-MCMORAN BAGDAD INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,738,250 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
-
100 MAIN ST
BAGDAD, AZ 86321
View on map ↗ - County
- YAVAPAI County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212230
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 17, 1996
- Registry ID
- 110010378661
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 | 4,623,068 | — |
| 2016 | 3,122,718 | -32% |
| 2017 | 2,738,250 | -12% |
| 2018 | 1,792,047 | -35% |
| 2019 | 1,015 | -100% |
| 2020 | 3,278,657 | +322920% |
| 2021 | 4,929,570 | +50% |
| 2022 | 4,544,102 | -8% |
| 2023 | 3,852,354 | -15% |
| 2024 | 2,926,516 | -24% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trade Secret | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2,347,200 | 200 | — | 2,347,000 | 24,385 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 230,005 | 5 | — | 230,000 | 5 | |
| Copper compounds | 105,850 | 2,550 | — | 103,300 | 4,300 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 66,000 | — | — | 66,000 | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 55,005 | 5 | — | 55,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 40,202 | 2 | — | 40,200 | — | |
| Nickel | 37,000 | — | — | 37,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic | 30,000 | — | — | 30,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,900 | 7,900 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,750 | 2,750 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | 260 | |
| Ammonia | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 260 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trade Secret | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,210,287 | 287 | — | 3,210,000 | 4,961 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 280,005 | 5 | — | 280,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 120,155 | 6,350 | 5 | 113,800 | 6,510 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 63,000 | — | — | 63,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 58,250 | 250 | — | 58,000 | — | |
| Nickel | 42,000 | — | — | 42,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 33,902 | 2 | — | 33,900 | 0 | |
| Arsenic | 30,000 | — | — | 30,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,600 | 7,600 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,550 | 2,550 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,950 | 1,950 | — | — | 255 | |
| Ammonia | 1,650 | 1,650 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 10 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trade Secret | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,821,392 | 391 | 0 | 3,821,000 | 13,249 | |
| Copper compounds | 288,300 | 33,750 | 250 | 254,300 | 5,605 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 220,000 | — | — | 220,000 | 10 | |
| Cobalt | 60,000 | — | — | 60,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 54,250 | 250 | — | 54,000 | — | |
| Nickel | 33,000 | — | — | 33,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic | 30,000 | — | — | 30,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 24,086 | 6 | — | 24,080 | 1 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,200 | 6,200 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,255 | 2,250 | — | 5 | 255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,050 | 2,050 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,555 | 1,550 | — | 5 | 30 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,005 | 1,000 | — | 5 | 10 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8,950 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,905,242 | 242 | 0 | 3,905,000 | 1,839 | |
| Copper compounds | 485,750 | 22,200 | 250 | 463,300 | 255 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 350,000 | — | — | 350,000 | 10 | |
| Manganese | 51,005 | 5 | — | 51,000 | — | |
| Cobalt | 44,000 | — | — | 44,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic | 27,000 | — | — | 27,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 27,000 | — | — | 27,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 24,063 | 3 | — | 24,060 | 1 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,300 | 8,300 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,450 | 2,450 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,050 | 2,050 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,450 | 1,450 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 10 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 260 | 10 | — | 250 | 8,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,561,179 | 179 | 0 | 2,561,000 | 1,039 | |
| Copper compounds | 312,150 | 25,300 | 250 | 286,600 | 260 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 230,000 | — | — | 230,000 | 10 | |
| Manganese | 63,005 | 5 | — | 63,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 32,603 | 3 | — | 32,600 | 1 | |
| Cobalt | 29,000 | — | — | 29,000 | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 25,000 | — | — | 25,000 | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic | 10,000 | — | — | 10,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,700 | 8,700 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,250 | 2,250 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,950 | 1,950 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,555 | 1,550 | — | 5 | 1,000 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,005 | 1,000 | — | 5 | 500 | |
| Cumene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 10 | 5 | — | 5 | 6,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 755 | 750 | — | 5 | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 260 | 10 | — | 250 | 5,450 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,132,149 | 149 | 1 | 1,132,000 | 4,241 | |
| Chromium | 200,000 | — | — | 200,000 | — | |
| Manganese | 190,005 | 5 | — | 190,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 174,350 | 40,000 | 250 | 134,100 | 750 | |
| Nickel | 58,000 | — | — | 58,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 27,682 | 2 | — | 27,680 | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,700 | 4,700 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | 250 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 750 | — | — | 750 | 1,000 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 750 | 750 | — | — | 250 | |
| Ammonia | 750 | 750 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 10 | 5 | — | 5 | 5,750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 14,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,883,049 | 49 | — | 1,883,000 | 4,450 | |
| Copper compounds | 316,855 | 2,850 | 5 | 314,000 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 280,000 | — | — | 280,000 | 10 | |
| Manganese | 170,005 | 5 | — | 170,000 | — | |
| Nickel | 51,000 | — | — | 51,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 28,980 | 0 | — | 28,980 | 3 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,500 | 4,500 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,600 | 1,600 | — | — | 255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 755 | 750 | — | 5 | 260 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 755 | 750 | — | 5 | 250 | |
| Ammonia | 750 | 750 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 88,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2,405,058 | 58 | — | 2,405,000 | 5,433 | |
| Copper compounds | 270,105 | 6,500 | 5 | 263,600 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 260,000 | — | — | 260,000 | 265 | |
| Manganese | 140,005 | 5 | — | 140,000 | — | |
| Nickel | 39,000 | — | — | 39,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,800 | 4,800 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 750 | 750 | — | — | 10 | |
| Ammonia | 750 | 750 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 750 | 750 | — | — | 255 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3,647,058 | 58 | — | 3,647,000 | 4,123 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 350,000 | — | — | 350,000 | 10 | |
| Copper compounds | 293,305 | 9,300 | 5 | 284,000 | — | |
| Manganese | 160,005 | 5 | — | 160,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 115,600 | 0 | — | 115,600 | — | |
| Nickel | 48,000 | — | — | 48,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,800 | 4,800 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 5 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 750 | 750 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ammonia | 750 | 750 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 2,069 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 5 | 250 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 5 | 250 |
| Benzene | — | — | 5 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — |
|
NORTHWEST REGIONAL LANDFILL
SURPRISE, AZ
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
|
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LANDFILL
BUCKEYE, AZ
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 250 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Lead compounds | 22,300 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LANDFILL
BUCKEYE, AZ
|
Lead compounds | 12 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC , 75TH AVENUE
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Lead compounds | — | 19 | — | — |
|
THERMO FLUIDS INC - PHOENIX
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Lead compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LANDFILL
BUCKEYE, AZ
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 3,900 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 5 | — | — | — |
|
NORTHWEST REGIONAL LANDFILL
SURPRISE, AZ
|
Toluene | — | — | — | — |
|
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LANDFILL
BUCKEYE, AZ
|
Toluene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 250 |
|
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LANDFILL
BUCKEYE, AZ
|
Benzene | — | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Benzene | — | — | 5 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Cobalt compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LANDFILL
BUCKEYE, AZ
|
Copper compounds | 4,300 | — | — | — |
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: General | Sep 8, 2008 | Sep 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 2008 | Sep 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 2006 | Aug 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 18, 2006 | Aug 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2006 | Aug 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 30, 2005 | Dec 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 2005 | Dec 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 2005 | Dec 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 10, 1993 | Oct 20, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, dissolved [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +302% | May 2026 | Open |
| Copper, dissolved [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +538% | Oct 2025 | 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.