HIGHTOWER PLATING & MANUFACTURING CO
Quick Summary
- •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
-
2090 N. GLASSELL ST
ORANGE, CA 92865
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- ORANGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 8, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110000844294
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
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 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 5 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | -100% |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | -100% |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 2,000 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,005 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 1,005 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 2,100 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 1,005 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 1,360 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 1,010 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 2,670 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 1,005 | ♦ 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.
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 NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nickel | 1,691 | — | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Nickel | — | 3 | — | — |
|
ADVANCED CHEMICAL TREATMENT LLC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
|
Chromium | — | 1 | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Chromium | — | 3 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Chromium | — | — | — | — |
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.
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2020 | Jun 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 2017 | Jan 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 21, 2016 | Jul 3, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 2010 | Mar 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 22, 2003 | Feb 22, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 15, 1993 | Sep 29, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 15, 1993 | Sep 29, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 28, 1993 | Sep 29, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 28, 1993 | Sep 29, 1998 | 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.