Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
KAISER ALUMINUM
Quick Summary
- •Released 740 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
-
600 KAISER DR
HEATH, OH 43056
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- LICKING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331318
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 10, 1988
- Registry ID
- 110043794212
How This Compares
#553
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#7,489
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
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)
-86% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,204 | — |
| 2016 | 707 | -41% |
| 2017 | 740 | +5% |
| 2018 | 876 | +18% |
| 2019 | 20 | -98% |
| 2020 | 656 | +3182% |
| 2021 | 688 | +5% |
| 2022 | 613 | -11% |
| 2023 | 644 | +5% |
| 2024 | 169 | -74% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 67 | 21 | 46 | — | 38,791 | |
| Lead compounds | 52 | 52 | — | — | 337 | |
| Copper compounds | 28 | 24 | 4 | — | 32,438 | |
| Nickel | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 798 | |
| Chromium | 3 | 3 | — | — | 327 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 288 | 233 | 55 | — | 42,794 | |
| Copper compounds | 239 | 235 | 4 | — | 41,369 | |
| Lead compounds | 62 | 62 | — | — | 526 | |
| Manganese | 24 | 24 | — | — | 836 | |
| Nickel | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,616 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 9 | 9 | — | — | 313 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 287 | 227 | 60 | — | 44,123 | |
| Copper compounds | 237 | 232 | 5 | — | 42,532 | |
| Manganese | 29 | 29 | — | — | 987 | |
| Lead compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | 714 | |
| Chromium | 20 | 20 | — | — | 402 | |
| Nickel | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1,994 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 327 | 274 | 53 | — | 50,905 | |
| Copper compounds | 262 | 258 | 4 | — | 45,125 | |
| Lead compounds | 34 | 34 | — | — | 878 | |
| Manganese | 29 | 29 | — | — | 921 | |
| Chromium | 22 | 22 | — | — | 484 | |
| Nickel | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2,570 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 311 | 245 | 66 | — | 43,408 | |
| Copper compounds | 201 | 196 | 5 | — | 32,513 | |
| Lead compounds | 60 | 60 | — | — | 538 | |
| Manganese | 33 | 33 | — | — | 645 | |
| Chromium | 27 | 27 | — | — | 410 | |
| Nickel | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1,901 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 20 | 20 | — | — | 1,969 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 426 | 351 | 74 | — | 38,232 | |
| Copper compounds | 328 | 322 | 6 | — | 34,400 | |
| Lead compounds | 91 | 91 | — | — | 643 | |
| Nickel | 26 | 26 | — | — | 1,716 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 3 | 3 | — | — | 60 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 322 | 317 | 5 | — | 39,159 | |
| Zinc compounds | 299 | 238 | 61 | — | 43,486 | |
| Lead compounds | 90 | 90 | — | — | 654 | |
| Nickel | 25 | 25 | — | — | 1,731 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 2 | 2 | — | — | 62 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 301 | 297 | 4 | — | 33,608 | |
| Zinc compounds | 287 | 238 | 49 | — | 27,811 | |
| Lead compounds | 86 | 86 | — | — | 546 | |
| Nickel | 28 | 28 | — | — | 1,715 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 2 | 2 | — | — | 47 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 489 | 489 | — | — | 531 | |
| Zinc compounds | 351 | 326 | 25 | — | 37,069 | |
| Copper compounds | 330 | 328 | 2 | — | 37,282 | |
| Nickel | 30 | 30 | — | — | 1,791 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 2 | 2 | — | — | 37 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 38,575 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 332 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 1,549 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 797 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 32,264 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 327 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC
FRIENDLY, WV
|
Lead compounds | — | 332 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SUBURBAN LANDFILL INC
GLENFORD, OH
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 132 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC
FRIENDLY, WV
|
Zinc compounds | — | 38,575 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SUBURBAN LANDFILL INC
GLENFORD, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 77 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Nickel | 5 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC
FRIENDLY, WV
|
Nickel | — | 1,549 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SUBURBAN LANDFILL INC
GLENFORD, OH
|
Nickel | 3 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Manganese | 1 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC
FRIENDLY, WV
|
Manganese | — | 797 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SUBURBAN LANDFILL INC
GLENFORD, OH
|
Manganese | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Copper compounds | 109 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC
FRIENDLY, WV
|
Copper compounds | — | 32,264 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SUBURBAN LANDFILL INC
GLENFORD, OH
|
Copper compounds | 64 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC
FRIENDLY, WV
|
Chromium | — | 327 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 4 | HEATH WWTP, HEATH |
| Copper compounds | 1 | HEATH WWTP, HEATH |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | HEATH WWTP, HEATH |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jun 16, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 28, 2022 | May 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 28, 2022 | May 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 28, 2022 | May 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 28, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 28, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 5, 2017 | Jul 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 5, 2017 | Jul 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 16, 2016 | Jan 4, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2012 | Dec 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 19, 2012 | Dec 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 19, 2012 | Dec 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 31, 2008 | Sep 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 31, 2008 | Sep 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 13, 2003 | Mar 13, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Mar 13, 2003 | May 5, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 27, 1998 | Sep 30, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 23, 1994 | Sep 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 6, 1988 | Nov 4, 1988 | Resolved |
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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603601520 · May 15, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004298089-008 · Apr 5, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602442405 · Mar 4, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004298089-007 · Jun 28, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004298089-001 · Nov 28, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004298089-006 · Dec 6, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004298089-005 · May 5, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2005-3999 · Sep 20, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004298089-004 · Mar 24, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004298089-003 · Sep 3, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004298089-002 · Sep 15, 1994
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1988-0020 · Jun 10, 1988
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