US ZINC - METAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,500 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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6020 NAVIGATION BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77011
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331492
- Inspections
- 1 · last Mar 3, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110064203632
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14,351 | — |
| 2016 | 1,500 | -90% |
| 2017 | 1,500 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6,505 | +334% |
| 2020 | 6,831 | — |
| 2021 | 7,942 | +16% |
| 2022 | 8,230 | +4% |
| 2023 | 10,180 | +24% |
| 2024 | 9,175 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9,014 | 9,014 | — | — | 11,557 | |
| Lead compounds | 161 | 161 | — | — | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,001 | 10,001 | — | — | 30,267 | |
| Lead compounds | 179 | 179 | — | — | 2 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 8,086 | 8,086 | — | — | 7,718 | |
| Lead compounds | 144 | 144 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,802 | 7,802 | — | — | 15,979 | |
| Lead compounds | 139 | 139 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,701 | 6,701 | — | — | 15,611 | |
| Lead compounds | 120 | 120 | — | — | 1 | |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,381 | 6,381 | — | — | 2,552 | |
| Lead compounds | 114 | 114 | — | — | 22 | |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 14,107 | 14,107 | — | — | 16 | |
| Lead compounds | 244 | 244 | — | — | 11 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 11,557 | — | — | — |
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: General | Sep 9, 2019 | Nov 27, 2020 | 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.