Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
VDM METALS USA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 414 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 $31,020 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
306 COLUMBIA TPKE
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
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- MORRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331491
- Inspections
- 14 · last Sep 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $31,020 · last Jun 5, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000320821
How This Compares
#144
of 317 TRI reporters in NJ
#8,210
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-18% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 455 | — |
| 2016 | 348 | -24% |
| 2017 | 414 | +19% |
| 2018 | 442 | +7% |
| 2020 | 216 | — |
| 2021 | 237 | +10% |
| 2022 | 293 | +24% |
| 2023 | 235 | -20% |
| 2024 | 375 | +60% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2018
2017
2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ELG METALS
MOBILE, AL
|
Cobalt | — | 8,915 | — | — |
|
KAIROS
MT.SUMMIT, IN
|
Cobalt | — | 1,818 | — | — |
|
PRIME METALS ACQUISITIONS, LLC
HOMER CITY, PA
|
Cobalt | — | 10,485 | — | — |
|
STAINLESS STEEL MO
LA GRANGE, KY
|
Cobalt | — | 4,720 | — | — |
|
ELG METALS
MCKEESPORT, PA
|
Cobalt | — | 17,601 | — | — |
|
ELG METALS
MOBILE, AL
|
Nickel | — | 61,764 | — | — |
|
KAIROS
MT.SUMMIT, IN
|
Nickel | — | 12,595 | — | — |
|
PRIME METALS ACQUISITIONS, LLC
HOMER CITY, PA
|
Nickel | — | 72,645 | — | — |
|
STAINLESS STEEL MO
LA GRANGE, KY
|
Nickel | — | 32,703 | — | — |
|
ELG METALS
MCKEESPORT, PA
|
Nickel | — | 121,937 | — | — |
|
ELG METALS
MOBILE, AL
|
Chromium | — | 37,220 | — | — |
|
PRIME METALS ACQUISITIONS, LLC
HOMER CITY, PA
|
Chromium | — | 43,778 | — | — |
|
STAINLESS STEEL MO
LA GRANGE, KY
|
Chromium | — | 19,708 | — | — |
|
KAIROS
MT.SUMMIT, IN
|
Chromium | — | 7,590 | — | — |
|
ELG METALS
MCKEESPORT, PA
|
Chromium | — | 73,481 | — | — |
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 and not reported | Feb 1, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 25, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 3, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 11, 2017 | May 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 30, 1996 | Jan 30, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 2, 1993 | Feb 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 1991 | Oct 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 31, 1991 | Aug 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 31, 1991 | Aug 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 30, 1990 | Jul 11, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 4, 1983 | Sep 14, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 3, 1983 | Sep 14, 1983 | Resolved |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Jan 6, 1983 | — | Open |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Apr 5, 1982 | — | Open |
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, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.06 | +103% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.10 | +23% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +47% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.10 | +6% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.06 | +57% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.10 | +27% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.06 | +109% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.06 | +78% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.30 mg/L | 50.00 | +45% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.10 | +27% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.06 | +77% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.10 | +18% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.12 mg/L | 0.10 | +11% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +42% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.10 | +11% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +42% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.50 mg/L | 50.00 | +43% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +90% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.30 mg/L | 50.00 | +63% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 116.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +132% | May 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 116.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +132% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 47.60 mg/L | 20.00 | +138% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.60 mg/L | 20.00 | +138% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +150% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.28 mg/L | 50.00 | +27% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +115% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +20% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +22% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.71 mg/L | 50.00 | +151% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.90 mg/L | 50.00 | +66% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.54 mg/L | 50.00 | +67% | Jul 2017 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2024-9106 · May 15, 2024
$30,020
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NJ-NEA2000010001881 · Jun 5, 2021
$1,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1993-0021 · Jun 12, 1995
$30,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002561652-000 · Feb 2, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002561652-004 · May 30, 1990
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002561652-002 · Aug 31, 1984
$1,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002561652-001 · Aug 9, 1983
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