TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
ABLE ELECTRO-POLISHING CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 23,415 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2001 SOUTH KILBOURN AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60623
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000434664
How This Compares
#118
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#2,604
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)
-93% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,536 | — |
| 2016 | 29,824 | +183% |
| 2017 | 23,415 | -21% |
| 2018 | 30,904 | +32% |
| 2019 | 27,113 | -12% |
| 2020 | 16,353 | -40% |
| 2021 | 17,835 | +9% |
| 2022 | 7,602 | -57% |
| 2023 | 929 | -88% |
| 2024 | 749 | -19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 73,636 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 347 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 744 | 744 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 17,978 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 387 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 91,430 | |
| Nitric acid | 924 | 924 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 20,478 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 96,083 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 410 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 6,626 | 6,626 | — | — | 2,856 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 971 | 971 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 20,711 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 418 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 99,838 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 16,821 | 16,821 | — | — | 6,241 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 1,008 | 1,008 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 21,215 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 377 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 100,633 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 15,331 | 15,331 | — | — | 3,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 1,017 | 1,017 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 19,792 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 68,009 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 428 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | 26,420 | 26,420 | — | — | 4,193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 687 | 687 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 22,346 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 58,996 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 395 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | 30,302 | 30,302 | — | — | 20,598 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 596 | 596 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 19,473 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 396 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 65,384 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 22,749 | 22,749 | — | — | 11,983 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 660 | 660 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 19,695 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 69,692 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 324 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 29,114 | 29,114 | — | — | 33,113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 704 | 704 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 16,327 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 310 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 64,732 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 9,877 | 9,877 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 653 | 653 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 15,702 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 4,095 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 66,273 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 73,636 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
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VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel | 304 | — | — | — |
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VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Nickel | 42 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13,684 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 4,095 | — | — |
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 | 2 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 73,636 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Nickel | 2 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 199 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
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 Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 7, 2018 | May 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Waste Piles | May 7, 2018 | May 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 13, 2017 | May 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 2017 | May 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Feb 11, 2008 | Sep 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 2008 | Sep 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 11, 2008 | Sep 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 11, 2008 | Sep 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 11, 2008 | Sep 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 11, 2008 | Sep 25, 2008 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IL0000875583-001 · May 23, 2008
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