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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NORTH STAR STEEL CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 14,482 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 $36,250 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3000 E FRONT ST
MONROE, MI 48161
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- MONROE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 5 · last Aug 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $36,250 · last Jan 21, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000405945
How This Compares
#127
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#3,347
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
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)
+47% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,377 | — |
| 2016 | 11,246 | -9% |
| 2017 | 14,482 | +29% |
| 2018 | 10,809 | -25% |
| 2019 | 11,103 | +3% |
| 2020 | 9,354 | -16% |
| 2021 | 7,334 | -22% |
| 2022 | 8,305 | +13% |
| 2023 | 12,612 | +52% |
| 2024 | 18,228 | +45% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 13,067 | 13,046 | 21 | — | 2,848,442 | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,408 | 4,312 | 96 | — | 796,523 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 366 | 359 | 7 | — | 81,917 | |
| Lead compounds | 181 | 181 | — | — | 46,216 | |
| Copper compounds | 127 | 103 | 24 | — | 39,128 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | 3,403 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 21 | 21 | — | — | 3,356 | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 13 | 2 | — | 3,326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 83 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 8,734 | 8,692 | 42 | — | 1,802,532 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,319 | 3,203 | 116 | — | 875,032 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 277 | 261 | 16 | — | 98,977 | |
| Lead compounds | 116 | 116 | — | — | 56,405 | |
| Copper compounds | 95 | 67 | 29 | — | 37,591 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 37 | 37 | — | — | 5,254 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 19 | 19 | — | — | 6,494 | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 11 | 4 | — | 1,641 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 96 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,476 | 5,443 | 33 | — | 3,494,934 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,377 | 2,301 | 76 | — | 751,954 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 201 | 189 | 12 | — | 82,301 | |
| Lead compounds | 116 | 116 | — | — | 74,905 | |
| Copper compounds | 72 | 54 | 19 | — | 42,335 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 3,674 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16 | 16 | — | — | 6,274 | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 12 | 3 | — | 3,536 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 85 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,646 | 4,620 | 26 | — | 3,313,914 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,234 | 2,113 | 121 | — | 721,301 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 200 | 190 | 10 | — | 81,639 | |
| Lead compounds | 107 | 107 | — | — | 77,630 | |
| Copper compounds | 89 | 59 | 30 | — | 48,778 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 3,485 | |
| Nickel compounds | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | 3,712 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 5,699 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 84 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,067 | 6,041 | 26 | — | 2,291,000 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,728 | 2,609 | 119 | — | 611,668 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 236 | 227 | 9 | — | 62,395 | |
| Lead compounds | 141 | 141 | — | — | 55,128 | |
| Copper compounds | 117 | 88 | 30 | — | 39,114 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 2,768 | |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 15 | 2 | — | 3,228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16 | 16 | — | — | 3,911 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,686 | 7,660 | 26 | — | 2,777,985 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,916 | 2,797 | 119 | — | 625,033 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 246 | 237 | 9 | — | 67,084 | |
| Lead compounds | 188 | 188 | — | — | 68,725 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 2,758 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 18 | 18 | — | — | 4,867 | |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | 3,363 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,236 | 7,212 | 24 | — | 2,885,766 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,944 | 2,832 | 112 | — | 746,237 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 243 | 234 | 9 | — | 62,236 | |
| Lead compounds | 187 | 187 | — | — | 81,134 | |
| Copper compounds | 122 | 94 | 28 | — | 43,685 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | 5,406 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 18 | 18 | — | — | 6,925 | |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 15 | 2 | — | 5,012 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 27 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9,804 | 9,780 | 24 | — | 2,835,772 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,773 | 3,661 | 112 | — | 720,389 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 333 | 324 | 9 | — | 65,668 | |
| Lead compounds | 313 | 313 | — | — | 94,726 | |
| Copper compounds | 154 | 126 | 28 | — | 43,852 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | 6,720 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 22 | 22 | — | — | 6,488 | |
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 19 | 2 | — | 3,543 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 25 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,560 | 7,539 | 21 | — | 2,391,881 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,960 | 2,865 | 95 | — | 575,107 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 312 | 305 | 7 | — | 80,730 | |
| Lead compounds | 214 | 214 | — | — | 70,488 | |
| Copper compounds | 119 | 95 | 24 | — | 33,451 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | 6,479 | |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | 2,784 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 3,834 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 8,251 | 8,230 | 21 | — | 2,997,161 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,537 | 3,439 | 98 | — | 747,626 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 264 | 257 | 7 | — | 76,956 | |
| Lead compounds | 144 | 144 | — | — | 50,783 | |
| Copper compounds | 121 | 96 | 25 | — | 33,357 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | 4,840 | |
| Nickel compounds | 19 | 17 | 2 | — | 3,083 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 |
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 | — | 28,694 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 3,324 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 45,533 | — | — |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 2,545 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 77,907 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 2,814,075 | — | — |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 83 |
| Manganese compounds | — | 796,523 | — | — |
| Vanadium compounds | — | 3,377 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 12 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 553,195 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 243,328 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 2,378 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 946 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 1,797 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 748 | — | — |
|
CITY OF RIVERVIEW
RIVERVIEW, MI
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 811 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 53,263 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 24,644 | — | — |
|
CITY OF RIVERVIEW
RIVERVIEW, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4,010 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 19,954 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 8,740 | — | — |
|
CITY OF RIVERVIEW
RIVERVIEW, MI
|
Copper compounds | 10,373 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 58 |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 25 |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 31,612 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 13,921 | — | — |
|
CITY OF RIVERVIEW
RIVERVIEW, MI
|
Lead compounds | 683 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,962,044 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 852,031 | — | — |
|
CITY OF RIVERVIEW
RIVERVIEW, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 34,322 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 10 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Mercury compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
CITY OF RIVERVIEW
RIVERVIEW, MI
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 2,341 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 1,036 | — | — |
|
CITY OF RIVERVIEW
RIVERVIEW, MI
|
Vanadium compounds | 26 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 0 | MONROE METRO WASTEWATER FACILITY, MONROE |
| Zinc compounds | 45 | MONROE METRO WASTEWATER FACILITY, MONROE |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | MONROE METRO WASTEWATER FACILITY, MONROE |
| Copper compounds | 61 | MONROE METRO WASTEWATER FACILITY, MONROE |
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 | Sep 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 29, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 7, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 18, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 18, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 16, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jun 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 1, 2016 | Mar 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 1, 2016 | Mar 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 1, 2016 | Mar 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 1, 2016 | Jan 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 1, 2016 | Mar 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2016 | Feb 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 29, 2012 | May 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 29, 2012 | May 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 2012 | May 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 2012 | May 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 8, 2005 | Oct 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 15, 2000 | Dec 12, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 7, 1991 | Apr 30, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 7, 1991 | Apr 30, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1985 | Oct 10, 1985 | 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 3604560102 · Sep 29, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603854610 · Jan 18, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603533129 · Jul 27, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602963094 · Dec 7, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603018383 · Sep 4, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602307587 · Mar 16, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601467011 · May 31, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601467010 · May 30, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID087054078-001 · Jan 6, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600840132 · Jun 15, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600356945 · Jul 7, 2015
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600476194 · Jul 7, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID087054078-002 · Mar 12, 1991
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