GERDAU AMERISTEEL - MIDLOTHIAN PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,478 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 $42,385 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
300 WARD RD
MIDLOTHIAN, TX 76065
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- ELLIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Mar 24, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $42,385 · last Dec 2, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000459183
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 | 14,105 | — |
| 2016 | 9,088 | -36% |
| 2017 | 11,478 | +26% |
| 2018 | 10,227 | -11% |
| 2020 | 12,017 | — |
| 2021 | 10,444 | -13% |
| 2022 | 10,121 | -3% |
| 2023 | 15,082 | +49% |
| 2024 | 11,077 | -27% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,960 | 4,890 | 1,070 | — | 8,040,436 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,023 | 1,145 | 1,878 | — | 1,001,964 | |
| Lead compounds | 892 | 765 | 127 | — | 790,423 | |
| Mercury compounds | 631 | 631 | 0 | — | 203 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 253 | 103 | 150 | — | 91,484 | |
| Copper compounds | 220 | 105 | 114 | — | 124,883 | |
| Nickel compounds | 65 | 38 | 27 | — | 12,924 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 33 | 31 | 2 | — | 22,072 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 246 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,531 | 5,100 | 1,431 | — | 11,339,135 | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,005 | 1,149 | 4,856 | — | 1,258,536 | |
| Lead compounds | 905 | 798 | 108 | — | 653,984 | |
| Mercury compounds | 658 | 658 | 0 | — | 236 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 480 | 102 | 378 | — | 114,910 | |
| Copper compounds | 329 | 110 | 219 | — | 156,861 | |
| Nickel compounds | 117 | 40 | 77 | — | 16,234 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 58 | 33 | 25 | — | 27,724 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,903 | 5,347 | 556 | — | 12,084,932 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,219 | 1,131 | 1,088 | — | 1,341,313 | |
| Lead compounds | 819 | 757 | 62 | — | 693,071 | |
| Mercury compounds | 690 | 690 | 0 | — | 246 | |
| Copper compounds | 201 | 115 | 86 | — | 167,178 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 191 | 111 | 80 | — | 122,468 | |
| Nickel compounds | 61 | 41 | 20 | — | 17,301 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 37 | 36 | 1 | — | 29,547 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 330 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,044 | 5,466 | 579 | — | 9,836,972 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,417 | 1,193 | 1,224 | — | 1,091,811 | |
| Lead compounds | 823 | 774 | 50 | — | 607,724 | |
| Mercury compounds | 705 | 705 | 0 | — | 255 | |
| Copper compounds | 190 | 118 | 73 | — | 136,081 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 162 | 118 | 44 | — | 99,687 | |
| Nickel compounds | 63 | 42 | 21 | — | 14,083 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 38 | 37 | 1 | — | 24,051 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 268 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,427 | 5,199 | 1,228 | — | 9,682,189 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,386 | 1,216 | 2,170 | — | 1,277,322 | |
| Lead compounds | 865 | 736 | 129 | — | 656,761 | |
| Mercury compounds | 671 | 670 | 0 | — | 229 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 290 | 123 | 167 | — | 116,625 | |
| Copper compounds | 261 | 112 | 149 | — | 159,202 | |
| Nickel compounds | 79 | 40 | 39 | — | 16,476 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 37 | 35 | 2 | — | 28,137 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 314 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,699 | 4,847 | 852 | — | 8,599,281 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,596 | 1,097 | 1,499 | — | 1,045,827 | |
| Lead compounds | 777 | 686 | 91 | — | 650,600 | |
| Mercury compounds | 625 | 625 | 0 | — | 211 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 226 | 110 | 116 | — | 70,334 | |
| Copper compounds | 206 | 104 | 102 | — | 130,349 | |
| Nickel compounds | 63 | 38 | 25 | — | 13,490 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 34 | 33 | 1 | — | 23,039 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,076 | 4,696 | 1,381 | — | 8,071,801 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,331 | 931 | 2,400 | — | 1,193,830 | |
| Lead compounds | 814 | 665 | 149 | — | 698,647 | |
| Mercury compounds | 606 | 606 | 0 | — | 197 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 281 | 89 | 191 | — | 109,002 | |
| Copper compounds | 259 | 101 | 158 | — | 148,796 | |
| Nickel compounds | 76 | 36 | 40 | — | 15,398 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 34 | 32 | 2 | — | 26,299 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,807 | 3,816 | 990 | — | 6,808,466 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,610 | 868 | 1,743 | — | 967,449 | |
| Lead compounds | 652 | 540 | 112 | — | 539,792 | |
| Mercury compounds | 492 | 492 | 0 | — | 158 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 235 | 87 | 148 | — | 88,332 | |
| Copper compounds | 202 | 82 | 120 | — | 120,581 | |
| Nickel compounds | 61 | 30 | 31 | — | 12,479 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 28 | 26 | 2 | — | 21,312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,680 | 4,393 | 2,286 | — | 7,732,623 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,019 | 1,059 | 3,960 | — | 1,050,973 | |
| Lead compounds | 884 | 622 | 262 | — | 741,865 | |
| Mercury compounds | 567 | 567 | 0 | — | 193 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 451 | 108 | 343 | — | 95,958 | |
| Copper compounds | 365 | 95 | 270 | — | 130,990 | |
| Nickel compounds | 106 | 34 | 72 | — | 13,556 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 33 | 30 | 3 | — | 23,151 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 630,858 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 7,389,230 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 68 | — | — |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 20,285 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 114,768 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 11,877 | — | — |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 226 |
| Manganese compounds | — | 920,814 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 84,074 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7,409 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 47,666 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 36,408 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 20 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 128 |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 98 |
|
BFI ITASCA GARDENS
ITASCA, TX
|
Lead compounds | 88,021 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Lead compounds | 55,597 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT SKYLINE LANDFILL
FERRIS, TX
|
Lead compounds | 15,948 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 357,667 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Lead compounds | — | 273,191 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Manganese compounds | 81,150 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 522,059 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Manganese compounds | — | 398,755 | — | — |
|
BFI ITASCA GARDENS
ITASCA, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 110 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT SKYLINE LANDFILL
FERRIS, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 20 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 38 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Mercury compounds | — | 29 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Cadmium compounds | 1,788 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 11,500 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 8,784 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Copper compounds | 10,114 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 65,068 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Copper compounds | — | 49,700 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Nickel compounds | 1,047 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 6,734 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Nickel compounds | — | 5,143 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 651,206 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 4,189,350 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 3,199,880 | — | — |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 31, 2023 | Jan 26, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 18, 2023 | May 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 18, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 18, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 18, 2023 | May 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 26, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 26, 2021 | Jun 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 26, 2021 | Jul 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2021 | Jun 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 26, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 26, 2021 | Jul 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 18, 2019 | Jul 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 2019 | Jul 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 2019 | Jul 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 18, 2019 | Jul 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 18, 2019 | Jul 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 18, 2019 | Jul 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 18, 2019 | Jul 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 20, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 20, 2015 | Aug 24, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 20, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 20, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 20, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Oct 20, 2006 | May 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 20, 2006 | May 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 20, 2006 | May 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Oct 20, 2006 | May 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 31, 2006 | Nov 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 31, 2006 | Nov 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 17, 2006 | Feb 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 17, 2006 | Feb 14, 2011 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.82 mg/L | 3.00 | +127% | Dec 2023 | 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.