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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 776,597 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
-
805 GARDNER LN
MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
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- BUTLER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331314
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 22, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 19, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110070556131
How This Compares
#17
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#260
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
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-6% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 949,153 | — |
| 2016 | 644,158 | -32% |
| 2017 | 776,597 | +21% |
| 2018 | 601,703 | -23% |
| 2019 | 566,932 | -6% |
| 2020 | 493,099 | -13% |
| 2021 | 600,724 | +22% |
| 2022 | 1,016,204 | +69% |
| 2023 | 1,081,445 | +6% |
| 2024 | 892,834 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 877,242 | 62,277 | — | 814,965 | 62,253 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,771 | 9,771 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,895 | 14 | 13 | 3,868 | 302 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,764 | 207 | 26 | 1,531 | 302 | |
| Zinc compounds | 149 | 110 | 26 | 13 | 148 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1,060,650 | 83,326 | — | 977,324 | 56,406 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 14,467 | 14,467 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,872 | 15 | 11 | 3,845 | 13 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,255 | 298 | 23 | 1,934 | 259 | |
| Zinc compounds | 186 | 134 | 23 | 29 | 109 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 16 | 1 | — | 15 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 988,012 | 94,612 | — | 893,400 | 77,248 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,005 | 23,005 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2,849 | 448 | 26 | 2,375 | 449 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,011 | 9 | 13 | 1,989 | 9 | |
| Zinc compounds | 307 | 244 | 26 | 37 | 229 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 20 | 1 | — | 19 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 563,564 | 90,614 | — | 472,950 | 38,172 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 25,478 | 25,478 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 6,884 | 1,349 | 30 | 5,505 | 620 | |
| Lead compounds | 4,426 | 30 | 15 | 4,381 | 14 | |
| Zinc compounds | 352 | 300 | 30 | 22 | 69 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 20 | 1 | — | 19 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 465,991 | 51,547 | — | 414,444 | 7,119 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 24,990 | 24,990 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,069 | 6 | 18 | 1,045 | 1 | |
| Copper compounds | 883 | 141 | 35 | 707 | 13 | |
| Zinc compounds | 92 | 39 | 35 | 18 | 4 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 74 | 4 | — | 71 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 542,372 | 37,958 | — | 504,414 | 7,866 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 22,625 | 22,625 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,730 | 7 | 18 | 1,705 | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 140 | 93 | 37 | 10 | 13 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 65 | 3 | — | 62 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 573,922 | 36,922 | — | 537,000 | 7,563 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 22,820 | 22,820 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,866 | 12 | 15 | 2,839 | 2 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,826 | 257 | 30 | 1,539 | 34 | |
| Zinc compounds | 201 | 144 | 30 | 27 | 19 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 68 | 3 | — | 64 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 749,005 | 25,814 | — | 723,191 | 12,509 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 18,719 | 18,719 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 4,714 | 592 | — | 4,122 | 163 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,691 | 12 | — | 3,679 | 3 | |
| Zinc compounds | 412 | 353 | — | 59 | 97 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 55 | 3 | — | 52 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 624,189 | 24,257 | — | 599,932 | 8,401 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,183 | 9,183 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 5,140 | 618 | 1 | 4,521 | 117 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,418 | 10 | — | 3,408 | 2 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,173 | 319 | — | 1,854 | 60 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 55 | 3 | — | 52 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 926,759 | 28,748 | — | 898,011 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,099 | 9,099 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 6,800 | 478 | 5 | 6,317 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,436 | 11 | 1 | 3,424 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,987 | 229 | 5 | 2,753 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 72 | 4 | — | 68 | — | ♦ 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 | — | 2,636 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 178 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 1,287 | — | — |
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.
EMELLE, AL
|
Copper compounds | 302 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 302 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 148 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | 62,253 | — | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 27, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 2022 | Jun 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 18, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 7, 2017 | Sep 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 16, 2016 | Jan 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 16, 2016 | Jan 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2016 | Jan 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Aug 16, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 16, 2011 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.80 mg/L | 60.00 | +51% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +203% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.40 mg/L | 60.00 | +31% | May 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +14% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +161% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +25% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 532.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +787% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +39% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 532.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,673% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +27% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 298.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +893% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 298.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +397% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +79% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +13% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +127% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 123.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +310% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +6% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +1% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 123.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +105% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +40% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +85% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +19% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 224.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +124% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +1% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 121.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +21% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 119.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +19% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 188.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +88% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +55% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +8% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 133.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +33% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 560.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +460% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 133.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +33% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 132.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +32% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 141.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +41% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 218.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +118% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 117.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +17% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 139.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +39% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 132.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +32% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 222.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +122% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 153.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +53% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 122.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +22% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 736.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +636% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 186.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +86% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +10% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +14% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 133.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +33% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +26% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +27% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 136.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +36% | Dec 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW 180043 · Nov 19, 2018
$11,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000067066-001 · Dec 27, 2016
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW-120047 · Jan 14, 2013
$12,000
Judicial
· Case 04-2005-9045 · Oct 22, 2009
$1,339,923
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