Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
METAL CONTAINER CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 206,378 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 $8,750 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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42 TENBROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK
ARNOLD, MO 63010
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332431
- Inspections
- 6 · last Dec 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $8,750 · last Oct 24, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110017977778
How This Compares
#33
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#694
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-33% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 212,499 | — |
| 2016 | 252,127 | +19% |
| 2017 | 206,378 | -18% |
| 2018 | 244,906 | +19% |
| 2019 | 304,960 | +25% |
| 2020 | 220,972 | -28% |
| 2021 | 217,055 | -2% |
| 2022 | 217,551 | 0% |
| 2023 | 98,247 | -55% |
| 2024 | 142,691 | +45% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 91,000 | 91,000 | — | — | 42 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 51,000 | 51,000 | — | — | 353 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 559 | 559 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 132 | 132 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,295 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 50,182 | 50,182 | — | — | 316 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 47,268 | 47,268 | — | — | 1,010 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 559 | 559 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 132 | 132 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 106 | 106 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 829 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 136,413 | 136,413 | — | — | 389 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 79,909 | 79,909 | — | — | 1,243 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 669 | 669 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 402 | 402 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 158 | 158 | — | — | 3,600 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 853 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 138,173 | 138,173 | — | — | 384 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 77,997 | 77,997 | — | — | 1,228 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 671 | 671 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 158 | 158 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 56 | 56 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,285 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 140,000 | 140,000 | — | — | 1,100 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 80,000 | 80,000 | — | — | 3,400 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 692 | 692 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 160 | 160 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 120 | 120 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,322 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 182,000 | 182,000 | — | — | 540 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 122,000 | 122,000 | — | — | 1,700 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 680 | 680 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 160 | 160 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 120 | 120 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,292 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 144,661 | 144,661 | — | — | 953 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 99,388 | 99,388 | — | — | 3,048 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 693 | 693 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 164 | 164 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,304 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,716 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 123,735 | 123,735 | — | — | 653 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 81,851 | 81,851 | — | — | 2,089 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 641 | 641 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 151 | 151 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 140,042 | 140,042 | — | — | 1,329 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 111,165 | 111,165 | — | — | 447 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 776 | 776 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 144 | 144 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,352 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 118,924 | 118,924 | — | — | 281 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 92,746 | 92,746 | — | — | 333 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 692 | 692 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 137 | 137 | — | — | — |
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 | — | 2,288 | — | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 42 | 420,000 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 135 | 240,000 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 9,700 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 250 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 71 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 32 | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 10 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 22 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 10 | — |
|
ROXANA LANDFILL
ROXANA, IL
|
Lead | 6 | — | — | — |
|
TTA
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Lead | — | 915 | — | — |
|
NOVELIS CORP-GREENSBORO
GREENSBORO, GA
|
Lead | — | 114 | — | — |
|
SCHUPAN
KALAMAZOO, MI
|
Lead | — | 160 | — | — |
|
ARCONIC
ALCOA, TN
|
Lead | — | 915 | — | — |
|
AA METALS
ORLANDO, FL
|
Lead | — | 183 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | MSD LOWER MERAMEC WWTP, ST. LOUIS |
| Lead | — | MSD LOWER MERAMEC WWTP, ST. LOUIS |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | MSD LOWER MERAMEC WWTP, ST. LOUIS |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | MSD LOWER MERAMEC WWTP, ST. LOUIS |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 4, 2021 | Oct 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 4, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 22, 2021 | Feb 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 9, 2017 | May 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 5, 2010 | May 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 13, 2003 | Feb 13, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 9, 1987 | Apr 27, 1987 | 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.
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604692484 · Jan 13, 2026
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603625346 · Oct 24, 2022
$8,750
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602889198 · Nov 4, 2021
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602889196 · Sep 3, 2021
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD093750404-2 · Mar 9, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD093750404-001 · Apr 9, 1987
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