TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MERCHANTS METALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,867 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
4901 LANGLEY RD.
HOUSTON, TX 77093
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000462277
How This Compares
#585
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#4,618
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)
+175% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,281 | — |
| 2016 | 2,147 | +68% |
| 2017 | 6,867 | +220% |
| 2018 | 1,492 | -78% |
| 2019 | 1,850 | +24% |
| 2020 | 2,650 | +43% |
| 2021 | 4,099 | +55% |
| 2022 | 975 | -76% |
| 2023 | 3,054 | +213% |
| 2024 | 3,529 | +16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,473 | 3,217 | 256 | — | 899,694 | |
| Lead compounds | 56 | 53 | 3 | — | 8,726 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,005 | 2,830 | 175 | — | 959,897 | |
| Lead compounds | 49 | 48 | 1 | — | 7,464 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 967 | 834 | 133 | — | 611,366 | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | 8,369 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,059 | 3,849 | 210 | — | 1,125,228 | |
| Lead compounds | 40 | 39 | 1 | — | 14,309 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,612 | 2,343 | 269 | — | 590,213 | |
| Lead compounds | 38 | 37 | 1 | — | 8,107 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,845 | 1,782 | 63 | — | 803,542 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 9,814 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,469 | 1,326 | 143 | — | 936,391 | |
| Lead compounds | 23 | 21 | 2 | — | 14,749 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,761 | 6,549 | 212 | — | 576,979 | |
| Lead compounds | 106 | 104 | 2 | — | 11,188 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,111 | 1,920 | 191 | — | 1,135,252 | |
| Lead compounds | 36 | 34 | 2 | — | 9,998 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,247 | 1,144 | 103 | — | 654,134 | |
| Lead compounds | 34 | 29 | 5 | — | 8,407 |
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 | — | 8,584 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 869,877 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Lead compounds | 23 | — | — | — |
|
CONROE LANDFILL
CONROE, TX
|
Lead compounds | 109 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Lead compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
RICHKER METALS
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Lead compounds | — | 8,584 | — | — |
|
CONROE LANDFILL
CONROE, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 13,252 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 16,481 | — | — | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 65 | — | — | — |
|
RICHKER METALS
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 869,877 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 18 | FRESHWATER SUPPLY DISTRICT 23, HOUSTON |
| Lead compounds | 4 | FRESHWATER SUPPLY DISTRICT 23, HOUSTON |
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: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 15, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 15, 2013 | Mar 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 15, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 15, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 15, 2013 | Mar 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 15, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Feb 15, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 15, 2013 | Mar 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 15, 2013 | Mar 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 4, 2005 | Oct 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 4, 2005 | Nov 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 4, 2005 | Oct 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 4, 2005 | Oct 27, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Oct 4, 2005 | Nov 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 4, 2005 | Oct 5, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 7, 2004 | May 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2004 | May 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2004 | May 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 7, 2004 | May 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2004 | May 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 2004 | May 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 7, 2004 | May 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 7, 2004 | May 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 7, 2004 | May 20, 2004 | 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-TXD048908180-6 · Apr 11, 2013
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048908180-5 · Feb 19, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048908180-4 · Nov 8, 2005
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048908180-3 · Oct 4, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048908180-2 · Jun 10, 2004
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048908180-1 · May 7, 2004
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