Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,071 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
-
2301 FL SHUTTLESWORTH DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35234
View on map ↗ - County
- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jul 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 31, 1993
- Registry ID
- 110057474193
How This Compares
#233
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#6,179
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-38% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,531 | — |
| 2016 | 1,718 | +12% |
| 2017 | 2,071 | +21% |
| 2018 | 2,495 | +20% |
| 2019 | 2,031 | -19% |
| 2020 | 4,061 | +100% |
| 2021 | 1,306 | -68% |
| 2022 | 1,540 | +18% |
| 2023 | 2,254 | +46% |
| 2024 | 945 | -58% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 317 | 275 | 42 | — | 2,504,491 | |
| Manganese compounds | 245 | 236 | 9 | — | 120,495 | |
| Lead compounds | 189 | 181 | 8 | — | 141,624 | |
| Mercury compounds | 125 | 125 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 32 | 31 | 1 | — | 17,585 | |
| Copper compounds | 28 | 23 | 5 | — | 37,988 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | 1,183 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,041 | 997 | 44 | — | 3,036,964 | |
| Manganese compounds | 725 | 698 | 28 | — | 144,166 | |
| Lead compounds | 201 | 195 | 6 | — | 193,171 | |
| Mercury compounds | 136 | 136 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 79 | 78 | 1 | — | 69,294 | |
| Copper compounds | 57 | 49 | 8 | — | 46,185 | |
| Nickel compounds | 14 | 13 | 1 | — | 6,531 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 533 | 526 | 7 | — | 218,565 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 353 | 353 | 1 | — | 38,153 | |
| Zinc compounds | 216 | 171 | 45 | — | 3,462,769 | |
| Mercury compounds | 143 | 143 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 137 | 132 | 5 | — | 48,617 | |
| Manganese compounds | 120 | 63 | 57 | — | 229,140 | |
| Nickel compounds | 37 | 36 | 1 | — | 7,334 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 564 | 563 | 0 | — | 210,394 | |
| Zinc compounds | 272 | 157 | 115 | — | 3,644,303 | |
| Manganese compounds | 242 | 134 | 109 | — | 242,809 | |
| Mercury compounds | 154 | 153 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 51 | 32 | 19 | — | 32,196 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 17 | 16 | 1 | — | 33,023 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 3,662 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,595 | 1,355 | 241 | — | 3,283,018 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,426 | 1,323 | 103 | — | 236,128 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 460 | 459 | 1 | — | 32,624 | |
| Lead compounds | 265 | 261 | 4 | — | 159,820 | |
| Copper compounds | 143 | 136 | 7 | — | 31,062 | |
| Mercury compounds | 131 | 131 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 3,554 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 746 | 726 | 20 | — | 517,127 | |
| Zinc compounds | 633 | 592 | 41 | — | 4,009,087 | |
| Lead compounds | 281 | 281 | 0 | — | 232,338 | |
| Mercury compounds | 142 | 142 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 113 | 113 | 1 | — | 68,188 | |
| Copper compounds | 98 | 89 | 9 | — | 67,132 | |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 17 | 1 | — | 8,109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 832 | 832 | 0 | — | 208,937 | |
| Manganese compounds | 686 | 675 | 11 | — | 305,663 | |
| Zinc compounds | 620 | 583 | 37 | — | 3,804,108 | |
| Mercury compounds | 145 | 145 | 0 | — | 7 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 104 | 104 | 0 | — | 43,895 | |
| Copper compounds | 91 | 82 | 9 | — | 37,536 | |
| Nickel compounds | 16 | 16 | 0 | — | 3,116 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 678 | 678 | 0 | — | 180,692 | |
| Manganese compounds | 580 | 549 | 31 | — | 223,547 | |
| Zinc compounds | 520 | 475 | 44 | — | 2,938,882 | |
| Mercury compounds | 118 | 118 | 0 | — | 5 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 85 | 85 | 0 | — | 34,386 | |
| Copper compounds | 76 | 67 | 9 | — | 28,106 | |
| Nickel compounds | 13 | 13 | 0 | — | 3,814 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 558 | 480 | 78 | — | 228,715 | |
| Zinc compounds | 527 | 440 | 87 | — | 2,927,844 | |
| Lead compounds | 316 | 316 | 0 | — | 161,160 | |
| Mercury compounds | 117 | 117 | 0 | — | 5 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 74 | 74 | 0 | — | 36,130 | |
| Copper compounds | 69 | 58 | 11 | — | 28,923 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 45 | 36 | 9 | — | 29,631 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | 4,776 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 600 | 592 | 8 | — | 179,382 | |
| Zinc compounds | 437 | 364 | 73 | — | 2,652,382 | |
| Manganese compounds | 299 | 265 | 34 | — | 203,345 | |
| Mercury compounds | 95 | 95 | 0 | — | 6 | |
| Copper compounds | 70 | 53 | 17 | — | 25,809 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 23 | 22 | 1 | — | 32,857 | |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | 4,516 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 848 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 2,436,228 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 93,670 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 138,244 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 36,015 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 13,396 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Copper compounds | — | 36,015 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Copper compounds | 441 | — | — | — |
|
PINEVIEW SANITARY LANDFILL
DORA, AL
|
Copper compounds | 1,532 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
|
PINEVIEW SANITARY LANDFILL
DORA, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 324 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 848 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 29,856 | — | — | — |
|
PINEVIEW SANITARY LANDFILL
DORA, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 38,407 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 2,436,228 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 1,694 | — | — | — |
|
PINEVIEW SANITARY LANDFILL
DORA, AL
|
Lead compounds | 1,686 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 138,244 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 1,148 | — | — | — |
|
PINEVIEW SANITARY LANDFILL
DORA, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 25,677 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 93,670 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 164 | — | — | — |
|
PINEVIEW SANITARY LANDFILL
DORA, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4,024 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 13,396 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
PINEVIEW SANITARY LANDFILL
DORA, AL
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 Used Oil: Generators | Aug 12, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 12, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 3, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 10, 2014 | Apr 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 10, 2014 | Apr 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 10, 2014 | Apr 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 15, 2010 | Jan 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 2, 2008 | Jan 5, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 17, 2006 | Jun 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 17, 2006 | Jun 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 18, 2000 | May 18, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 1999 | May 18, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 1999 | May 18, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 1997 | Jan 30, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 12, 1995 | Apr 15, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 12, 1995 | Jan 8, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 1, 1991 | Apr 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 1989 | Aug 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 1984 | Aug 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.87 kg/d | 0.44 | +98% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.13 kg/d | 0.15 | +668% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.26 kg/d | 0.44 | +410% | Feb 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AL-N00001271
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD000622852-001 · Dec 22, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-6006 · Aug 2, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD000622852-SFQ · Oct 30, 1997
STATE TO EPA ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD000622852-JLB · Sep 26, 1991
$74,500
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD000622852-000 · Sep 12, 1991
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