AMES TRUE TEMPER INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,899 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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465 RAILROAD AVENUE
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
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- CUMBERLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332216
- Inspections
- 4 · last Dec 27, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 2, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000332444
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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 | 2,286 | — |
| 2016 | 2,009 | -12% |
| 2017 | 1,899 | -6% |
| 2018 | 2,047 | +8% |
| 2019 | 89 | -96% |
| 2020 | 2,889 | +3161% |
| 2021 | 2,465 | -15% |
| 2022 | 1,331 | -46% |
| 2023 | 702 | -47% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 642 | 642 | — | — | 919 | |
| Manganese | 44 | 44 | — | — | 1,528 | |
| Nickel | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1,035 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,289 | 1,289 | — | — | 914 | |
| Manganese | 31 | 31 | — | — | 2,645 | |
| Nickel | 11 | 11 | — | — | 2,019 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,373 | 2,373 | — | — | 914 | |
| Manganese | 66 | 66 | — | — | 8,577 | |
| Nickel | 25 | 25 | — | — | 6,857 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,787 | 2,787 | — | — | 914 | |
| Manganese | 75 | 75 | — | — | 12,326 | |
| Nickel | 27 | 27 | — | — | 10,361 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,959 | 1,959 | — | — | 326 | |
| Manganese | 64 | 64 | — | — | 14,085 | |
| Nickel | 24 | 24 | — | — | 5,488 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,790 | 1,790 | — | — | 62 | |
| Manganese | 79 | 79 | — | — | 15,599 | |
| Nickel | 29 | 29 | — | — | 7,441 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 61 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,798 | 1,798 | — | — | 80 | |
| Manganese | 151 | 146 | 5 | — | 17,461 | |
| Nickel | 60 | 55 | 5 | — | 6,545 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,868 | 1,868 | — | — | 173 | |
| Manganese | 179 | 179 | — | — | 30,405 | |
| Nickel | 137 | 132 | 5 | — | 23,426 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 70 | 70 | — | — | 12,677 | |
| Lead | 32 | 32 | — | — | 173 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS INC
MYERSTOWN, PA
|
Certain glycol ethers | 62 | — | — | — |
|
CONSOLIDATED SCRAP RESOURCES (CSR)
HARRISBURG, PA
|
Lead | — | 60 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MOUNTAINVIEW SANITARY LANDFILL
FROSTBURG, MD
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS INC
MYERSTOWN, PA
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MOUNTAINVIEW SANITARY LANDFILL
FROSTBURG, MD
|
Manganese | 49 | — | — | — |
|
CONSOLIDATED SCRAP RESOURCES (CSR)
HARRISBURG, PA
|
Manganese | — | 15,545 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Manganese | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS INC
MYERSTOWN, PA
|
Nickel | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CONSOLIDATED SCRAP RESOURCES (CSR)
HARRISBURG, PA
|
Nickel | — | 7,412 | — | — |
|
MOUNTAINVIEW SANITARY LANDFILL
FROSTBURG, MD
|
Nickel | 23 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Nickel | 0 | — | — | — |
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 Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 2023 | Aug 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 12, 2023 | Aug 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 26, 2022 | Jan 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 26, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 7, 2012 | Sep 5, 2012 | 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.