TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CHARTER STEEL INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,117 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6255 US HIGHWAY 23 SOUTH
RISING SUN, OH 43457
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- WOOD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332811
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 26, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110006111876
How This Compares
#244
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#4,167
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-93% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,404 | — |
| 2016 | 8,703 | -7% |
| 2017 | 9,117 | +5% |
| 2018 | 6,565 | -28% |
| 2019 | 1 | -100% |
| 2020 | 3,155 | +350422% |
| 2021 | 4,209 | +33% |
| 2022 | 4,165 | -1% |
| 2023 | 694 | -83% |
| 2024 | 613 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 8,455 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 580 | 580 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 11 | 9 | — | 76,210 | |
| Manganese | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,876 | |
| Chromium | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1,847 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1,606 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 6,535 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 660 | 660 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 12 | 8 | — | 83,942 | |
| Manganese | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,606 | |
| Chromium | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 1,350 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1,319 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 6,454 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,140 | 4,140 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 13 | 11 | 2 | — | 89,780 | |
| Manganese | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,908 | |
| Chromium | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 1,575 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 1,481 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 8,599 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,180 | 4,180 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | 86,335 | |
| Manganese | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,912 | |
| Chromium | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 1,694 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1,543 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 8,264 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,100 | 3,100 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | 1,251 | |
| Manganese | 13 | 13 | — | — | 2,394 | |
| Nickel | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | 1,198 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | 75,919 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 10,580 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 46,326 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,440 | 6,440 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 44 | 44 | — | — | 3,272 | |
| Nickel | 32 | 32 | — | — | 2,707 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 31 | 31 | — | — | 3,627 | |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 11 | 6 | — | 73,645 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 45,098 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,980 | 8,980 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 49 | 49 | 0 | — | 2,667 | |
| Nickel | 36 | 35 | 0 | — | 2,326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 35 | 35 | — | — | 3,635 | |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 12 | 5 | — | 91,762 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 98,557 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,554 | 8,554 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 54 | 54 | 0 | — | 4,382 | |
| Nickel | 39 | 39 | 0 | — | 3,534 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 38 | 38 | — | — | 4,817 | |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 90,144 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 109,154 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,242 | 9,242 | — | — | 914,916 | |
| Chromium | 59 | 59 | 0 | — | 3,751 | |
| Nickel | 42 | 42 | 0 | — | 3,198 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 42 | 42 | — | — | 4,875 | |
| Zinc compounds | 19 | 12 | 7 | — | 116,394 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 22 | ♦ 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 | — | 1,108 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 1,078 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 12 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 1,036 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 1,568 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 57,420 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 7,610 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL OF WYANDOT (45626)
CAREY, OH
|
Manganese | 1,798 | — | — | — |
|
BURNS IRON & METAL CO, INC.
FREMONT, OH
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Manganese | — | 1,078 | — | — |
|
BURNS IRON & METAL CO, INC.
FREMONT, OH
|
Lead | — | 1 | — | — |
|
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL OF WYANDOT (45626)
CAREY, OH
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
KEMIRA LOGISTICS INC
EUCLID, OH
|
Lead | — | 11 | — | — |
|
BURNS IRON & METAL CO, INC.
FREMONT, OH
|
Nickel | — | 899 | — | — |
|
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL OF WYANDOT (45626)
CAREY, OH
|
Nickel | 477 | — | — | — |
|
KEMIRA LOGISTICS INC
EUCLID, OH
|
Nickel | — | 209 | — | — |
|
BURNS IRON & METAL CO, INC.
FREMONT, OH
|
Chromium | — | 1,348 | — | — |
|
KEMIRA LOGISTICS INC
EUCLID, OH
|
Chromium | — | 220 | — | — |
|
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL OF WYANDOT (45626)
CAREY, OH
|
Chromium | 277 | — | — | — |
|
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL OF WYANDOT (45626)
CAREY, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 75,047 | — | — | — |
|
KEMIRA LOGISTICS INC
EUCLID, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,036 | — | — |
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 | 3 | FOSTORIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, FOSTORIA |
| Chromium | 2 | FOSTORIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, FOSTORIA |
| Zinc compounds | 127 | FOSTORIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, FOSTORIA |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,455 | FOSTORIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, FOSTORIA |
| Nickel | 21 | FOSTORIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, FOSTORIA |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 22, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 6, 2008 | Sep 4, 2008 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000040790-003 · Nov 4, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600847620 · Sep 14, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000040790-002 · Feb 20, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000040790-001 · Aug 6, 2008
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