TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CALUMET ELECTRONICS CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,695 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
25830 DEPOT STREET
CALUMET, MI 49913
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- HOUGHTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334412
- Inspections
- 1 · last Oct 5, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000858199
How This Compares
#273
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#6,432
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,695 | — |
| 2016 | 1,695 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,695 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,695 | 0% |
| 2019 | 440 | -74% |
| 2020 | 1,695 | +285% |
| 2021 | 1,695 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,510 | -11% |
| 2023 | 1,699 | +13% |
| 2024 | 1,931 | +14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 4,542 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | 23 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 91 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 80,228 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 10,285 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2,292 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,171 | 1,171 | — | — | 3,274 | |
| Formaldehyde | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,904 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 140 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 6,629 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 133,884 | |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | 46 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,024 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 21,458 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 131 | |
| Ammonia | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 10,469 | |
| Formaldehyde | 439 | 439 | — | — | 6,446 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 200 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | 67 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 106 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2,961 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 16,570 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 133,285 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 6,182 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 11,297 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 200 | |
| Formaldehyde | 250 | 250 | — | — | 5,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 10 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | 26 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,903 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 97 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 4,378 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 147,009 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 17,934 | |
| Ammonia | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 12,651 | |
| Formaldehyde | 440 | 440 | — | — | 4,805 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 200 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 138,173 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4,625 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 19,734 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 98 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 26 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 4,379 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | 20 | |
| Ammonia | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 11,977 | |
| Formaldehyde | 440 | 440 | — | — | 5,559 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 440 | 440 | — | — | 4,889 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 13,208 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 135,115 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 109 | |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | 174 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 4,267 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 11,730 | |
| Formaldehyde | 440 | 440 | — | — | 4,313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,949 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | 158 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 3,433 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 13,808 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 131,368 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 88 | |
| Ammonia | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 12,010 | |
| Formaldehyde | 440 | 440 | — | — | 4,147 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 378 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5,181 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 111 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,935 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 12,026 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 130,181 | |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| Ammonia | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 10,822 | |
| Formaldehyde | 440 | 440 | — | — | 4,585 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6,004 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 115,906 | |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | 504 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 11,707 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 94 | |
| Ammonia | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 10,215 | |
| Formaldehyde | 440 | 440 | — | — | 4,060 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6,448 | ♦ 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.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 11,176 |
| Ammonia | — | 3,124 | — | 240 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 28,325 |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 1 |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | 21 |
| Nickel | — | 3,495 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 9,257 |
| Copper | — | 62,528 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 2,236 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AURA II INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Copper | — | 11,391 | — | — |
|
MICRONUTRIENTS USA LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper | — | 26,435 | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC
ROSEVILLE, MN
|
Copper | — | 1,127 | — | — |
|
BLUESTONE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS, LLC
JOLIET, IL
|
Copper | — | 23,575 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Copper | 17,647 | — | — | — |
|
AURA II INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Nickel | — | 3,495 | — | — |
|
COVANTA INDIANAPOLIS INCORPORATED
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel | 133 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel | 876 | — | — | — |
|
AURA II INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 1 |
|
MICRONUTRIENTS USA LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Ammonia | — | 1,164 | — | — |
|
SHOREMET LLC
VALPARAISO, IN
|
Ammonia | — | 1,960 | — | — |
|
AURA II INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Silver compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Silver compounds | 75 | — | — | — |
|
AURA II INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Lead | — | 942 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead | 41 | — | — | — |
|
TIN TECHNOLOGY & REFINING LLC
WEST CHESTER, PA
|
Lead | — | 1,294 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 150 | NORTH HOUGHTON CO W&SA CSO, CALUMET |
| Lead | 15 | NORTH HOUGHTON CO W&SA CSO, CALUMET |
| Copper | 53 | NORTH HOUGHTON CO W&SA CSO, CALUMET |
| Silver compounds | 15 | NORTH HOUGHTON CO W&SA CSO, CALUMET |
| Cyanide compounds | 0 | NORTH HOUGHTON CO W&SA CSO, CALUMET |
| Nickel | 38 | NORTH HOUGHTON CO W&SA CSO, CALUMET |
| Nitric acid | 140 | NORTH HOUGHTON CO W&SA CSO, CALUMET |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10,285 | NORTH HOUGHTON CO W&SA CSO, CALUMET |
| Hydroquinone | 23 | NORTH HOUGHTON CO W&SA CSO, CALUMET |
| Formaldehyde | 3,904 | NORTH HOUGHTON CO W&SA CSO, CALUMET |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 5, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 29, 2018 | Dec 11, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2015 | Oct 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2015 | Oct 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 11, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 25, 2006 | Jun 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 3, 2002 | Jun 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 3, 2002 | Jun 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 3, 2002 | Jun 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 21, 1998 | Dec 30, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 30, 1995 | Jan 11, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 1995 | Jan 11, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 30, 1995 | Jan 11, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 1995 | Jan 11, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 16, 1991 | Jan 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 18, 1989 | Jan 22, 1992 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985566496-004 · Oct 21, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985566496-003 · Nov 30, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985566496-002 · Dec 16, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985566496-001 · May 31, 1989
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