TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
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REAL ALLOY RECYCLING LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 40,005 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
-
400 E. LINCOLN HWY.
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331314
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 22, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110000432309
How This Compares
#87
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#1,903
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)
-40% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 38,497 | — |
| 2016 | 40,801 | +6% |
| 2017 | 40,005 | -2% |
| 2018 | 38,938 | -3% |
| 2019 | 31,782 | -18% |
| 2020 | 23,052 | -27% |
| 2021 | 28,181 | +22% |
| 2022 | 30,938 | +10% |
| 2023 | 23,881 | -23% |
| 2024 | 23,011 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 22,419 | 22,419 | — | — | 188,505 | |
| Copper compounds | 470 | 439 | 31 | — | 66,393 | |
| Zinc compounds | 111 | 110 | 1 | — | 37,288 | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 3 | 7 | — | 713 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 23,459 | 23,459 | — | — | 238,853 | |
| Copper compounds | 409 | 370 | 39 | — | 37,678 | |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 3 | 9 | — | 839 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 26,767 | 26,767 | — | — | 279,485 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,536 | 3,536 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 484 | 449 | 35 | — | 40,154 | |
| Zinc compounds | 148 | 147 | 1 | — | 27,837 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 763 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 24,408 | 24,408 | — | — | 278,151 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,334 | 3,334 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 427 | 390 | 37 | — | 36,234 | |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 3 | 9 | — | 697 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 22,603 | 22,603 | — | — | 275,121 | |
| Copper compounds | 351 | 314 | 37 | — | 29,355 | |
| Zinc compounds | 85 | 84 | 1 | — | 15,189 | |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 2 | 9 | — | 347 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 31,782 | 31,782 | — | — | 325,329 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 37,912 | 37,912 | — | — | 334,514 | |
| Copper compounds | 769 | 724 | 45 | — | 53,374 | |
| Zinc compounds | 237 | 236 | 1 | — | 37,521 | |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | 1,161 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 35 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 39,122 | 39,122 | — | — | 446,053 | |
| Copper compounds | 620 | 583 | 37 | — | 44,284 | |
| Zinc compounds | 245 | 244 | 1 | — | 39,064 | |
| Lead compounds | 16 | 7 | 9 | — | 1,255 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 39,690 | 39,690 | — | — | 736,083 | |
| Copper compounds | 836 | 799 | 37 | — | 81,696 | |
| Zinc compounds | 257 | 256 | 1 | — | 55,418 | |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 8 | 9 | — | 1,630 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 37,381 | 37,381 | — | — | 758,479 | |
| Copper compounds | 827 | 790 | 37 | — | 77,970 | |
| Zinc compounds | 269 | 268 | 1 | — | 54,759 | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | 10 | 9 | — | 2,411 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 40 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 22,458 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 283 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 12,620 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WM - OAK RIDGE LANDFILL
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | 188,505 | — | — | — |
|
WM - OAK RIDGE LANDFILL
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Copper compounds | 43,935 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING LLC
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Copper compounds | — | 1,581 | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC
WABASH, IN
|
Copper compounds | — | 20,877 | — | — |
|
WM - OAK RIDGE LANDFILL
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 19 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING LLC
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Zinc compounds | — | 889 | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC
WABASH, IN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 11,731 | — | — |
|
WM - OAK RIDGE LANDFILL
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 24,668 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING LLC
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Lead compounds | — | 20 | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC
WABASH, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | 263 | — | — |
|
WM - OAK RIDGE LANDFILL
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Lead compounds | 430 | — | — | — |
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 | Jul 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 30, 2020 | — | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603351069 · Sep 8, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602888305 · Nov 2, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602768654 · Jul 15, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602363665 · Dec 7, 2020
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602297378 · Sep 23, 2020
Judicial
· Case 05-2006-3947 · Oct 22, 2009
$1,601,724
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