Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
VARLAND METAL SERVICE INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 101 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
-
3231 FREDONIA AVE.
CINCINNATI, OH 45229
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000393529
How This Compares
#752
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#9,786
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.
0
Air (CAA)
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)
+16% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 204 | — |
| 2016 | 161 | -21% |
| 2017 | 101 | -37% |
| 2018 | 125 | +24% |
| 2019 | 91 | -27% |
| 2020 | 99 | +9% |
| 2021 | 187 | +89% |
| 2022 | 149 | -20% |
| 2023 | 149 | 0% |
| 2024 | 236 | +58% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
| Copper | 115 | 115 | — | — | 459 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | 20 | |
| Nickel compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | 4,049 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 2,334 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 60 | 60 | — | — | 45 | |
| Copper | 37 | 37 | — | — | 460 | |
| Nickel compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 3,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 2,113 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 60 | 60 | — | — | 64 | |
| Copper | 37 | 37 | — | — | 710 | |
| Nickel compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 5,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 3,550 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 31 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 82 | 82 | — | — | 63 | |
| Copper | 53 | 53 | — | — | 850 | |
| Nickel compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 6,735 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 4,629 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 513 | |
| Copper | 40 | 40 | — | — | 520 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 56 | |
| Nickel compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 4,106 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,688 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 596 | |
| Copper | 40 | 40 | — | — | 650 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | 75 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,330 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 3,234 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 537 | |
| Copper | 60 | 60 | — | — | 570 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 73 | |
| Nickel compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 4,190 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,004 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 423 | |
| Copper | 40 | 40 | — | — | 520 | |
| Nickel compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 4,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 38 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,134 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 532 | |
| Copper | 80 | 80 | — | — | 630 | |
| Nickel compounds | 50 | 50 | — | — | 6,180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 35 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,737 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 31 | |
| Copper | 100 | 100 | — | — | 500 | |
| Nickel compounds | 70 | 70 | — | — | 4,570 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 30 | |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,085 |
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 compounds | — | 14 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 2,950 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 390 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 2,310 | — | — |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 4,603 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 2,310 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL
|
Copper | — | 390 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 20 |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 1,040 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 2,950 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 14 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 59 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Zinc compounds | 24 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Cyanide compounds | 0 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Lead compounds | 1 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Copper | 69 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
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 | May 8, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 2, 1987 | Sep 2, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 2, 1987 | Sep 4, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 23, 1987 | Aug 7, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 1987 | Jul 10, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 4, 1987 | Jul 10, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 4, 1987 | Aug 31, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 4, 1987 | Jul 10, 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004249348-005 · May 28, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004249348-003 · Jun 16, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004249348-001 · Sep 3, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004249348-004 · Jul 23, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004249348-002 · Jun 9, 1987
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