GLADIEUX METALS RECYCLING
Quick Summary
- •Released 40,496 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
-
302 MIDWAY RD
FREEPORT, TX 77541
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- BRAZORIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331492
- Inspections
- 5 · last May 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 21, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110070750589
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 | 91,670 | — |
| 2016 | 106,475 | +16% |
| 2017 | 40,496 | -62% |
| 2018 | 10,599 | -74% |
| 2020 | 7,207 | — |
| 2021 | 15,547 | +116% |
| 2022 | 11,476 | -26% |
| 2023 | 9,301 | -19% |
| 2024 | 14,348 | +54% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | 13,416 | 363 | 13,053 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 761 | 435 | 326 | — | 326 | |
| Nickel compounds | 171 | 134 | 37 | — | 47 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | 5,913 | 363 | 5,550 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 3,248 | 435 | 2,813 | — | 562 | |
| Nickel compounds | 139 | 134 | 5 | — | 61 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | 11,093 | 205 | 10,888 | — | 504 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 264 | 239 | 25 | — | 2,224 | |
| Nickel compounds | 105 | 87 | 18 | — | 837 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 8 | 7 | — | 52 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | 13,994 | 200 | 13,794 | — | 52,866 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 1,466 | 149 | 1,317 | — | 3,069 | |
| Nickel compounds | 87 | 68 | 19 | — | 2,514 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | 7,207 | 37 | 7,170 | — | 72 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | 9,407 | — | 9,407 | — | 49,674 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,192 | 1,192 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 27,498 | 26,271 | 1,227 | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 6,112 | 436 | 5,676 | — | 656 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,237 | 4,237 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 1,851 | 309 | 1,542 | — | 30,805 | |
| Nickel compounds | 344 | 327 | 17 | — | 699 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 165 | 151 | 14 | — | 18 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 151 | 93 | 58 | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 138 | 97 | 41 | — | 242 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 75,406 | 67,189 | 8,217 | — | 1 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 14,157 | 757 | 13,400 | — | 401,508 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,995 | 7,995 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 7,264 | 559 | 6,705 | — | 11,716 | |
| Lead compounds | 528 | 505 | 23 | — | 3 | |
| Nickel compounds | 438 | 397 | 41 | — | 36,854 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 352 | 263 | 89 | — | 1,974 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 335 | 265 | 70 | — | 41,345 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 64,801 | 56,150 | 8,651 | — | 9,016 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 9,710 | 750 | 8,960 | — | 9,790 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 8,825 | 555 | 8,270 | — | 5,038 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,940 | 6,940 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 571 | 395 | 176 | — | 2,670 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 518 | 505 | 13 | — | 11 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 305 | 265 | 40 | — | 715 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Nickel compounds | 16 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Vanadium compounds | 186 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Nickel compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Nickel compounds | 31 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Vanadium compounds | 31 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Vanadium compounds | 109 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 7, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 27, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 21, 2023 | Apr 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 21, 2023 | Apr 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jun 21, 2023 | Apr 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 2023 | Apr 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 21, 2023 | Apr 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 21, 2023 | Apr 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 21, 2023 | Apr 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2023 | Apr 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jun 21, 2023 | Apr 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 17, 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 17, 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 17, 2023 | Apr 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 26, 2016 | Aug 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 26, 2016 | Aug 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 26, 2016 | Aug 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 18, 2015 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 18, 2015 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Feb 18, 2015 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Containment Buildings | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 11, 2014 | Dec 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 13, 2014 | May 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 13, 2014 | May 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2014 | May 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 12, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 12, 2013 | May 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 12, 2013 | May 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 12, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 12, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 12, 2013 | May 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 12, 2013 | May 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 12, 2013 | May 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 12, 2013 | May 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 12, 2013 | May 9, 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 mg/L | 1.00 | +40% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 1.00 | +10% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 1.00 | +30% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Molybdenum, total [as Mo] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.40 kg/d | 36.82 | +56% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 1.00 | +60% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.20 mg/L | 4.00 | +205% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.79 kg/d | 20.61 | +30% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Molybdenum, total [as Mo] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.16 kg/d | 82.31 | +7% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.42 kg/d | 20.61 | +23% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.87 kg/d | 20.61 | +50% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.12 kg/d | 43.36 | +23% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.89 kg/d | 43.36 | +107% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.58 kg/d | 20.61 | +111% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.29 kg/d | 43.36 | +41% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.79 kg/d | 20.61 | +30% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Molybdenum, total [as Mo] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.08 kg/d | 36.82 | +126% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.11 kg/d | 26.33 | +75% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.33 kg/d | 25.24 | +20% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Molybdenum, total [as Mo] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.89 kg/d | 82.31 | +59% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.32 kg/d | 20.61 | +76% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.20 kg/d | 43.36 | +32% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 kg/d | 0.14 | +240% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.64 kg/d | 53.12 | +37% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.03 kg/d | 43.36 | +25% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.41 kg/d | 20.61 | +72% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.80 mg/L | 1.00 | +20% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.31 kg/d | 43.36 | +7% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 1.00 | +10% | May 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,299.70 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +1,360% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 648.80 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +629% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 517.20 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +481% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 980.40 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +1,002% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +2,619% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +2,619% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.31 kg/d | 43.36 | +7% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +2,619% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +2,619% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +2,619% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 123.20 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +38% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1,414.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +1,489% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,414.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +1,489% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 116.30 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +31% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +2,619% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 328.20 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +269% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Molybdenum, total [as Mo] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.25 kg/d | 36.82 | +28% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 205.66 kg/d | 192.50 | +7% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Molybdenum, total [as Mo] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.39 kg/d | 36.82 | +34% | Nov 2016 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.96 kg/d | 26.33 | +56% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 151.30 kg/d | 53.12 | +185% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.98 kg/d | 50.39 | +21% | Aug 2016 | 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.