Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
LIBERTAS COPPER (FORMER HUSSEY)
Quick Summary
- •Released 23,625 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 $2,153,750 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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WASHINGTON ST
LEETSDALE, PA 15056
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- ALLEGHENY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jan 27, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $2,153,750 · last Nov 22, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000328994
How This Compares
#111
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#2,595
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
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-77% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 25,935 | — |
| 2016 | 47,226 | +82% |
| 2017 | 23,625 | -50% |
| 2018 | 12,522 | -47% |
| 2020 | 5,717 | — |
| 2021 | 4,763 | -17% |
| 2022 | 3,919 | -18% |
| 2023 | 4,332 | +11% |
| 2024 | 6,081 | +40% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 17,000 | |
| Copper compounds | 5,967 | 4,850 | 1,117 | — | 2,557,400 | |
| Lead compounds | 114 | 109 | 5 | — | 439 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 20,000 | |
| Copper compounds | 4,251 | 3,240 | 1,011 | — | 2,816,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 81 | 70 | 11 | — | 648 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 14,000 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,850 | 2,750 | 1,100 | — | 2,663,700 | |
| Lead compounds | 69 | 68 | 1 | — | 796 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 15,749 | |
| Copper compounds | 4,688 | 2,857 | 1,831 | — | 2,408,718 | |
| Lead compounds | 75 | 74 | 1 | — | 747 |
2020
2018
2017
2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 2,484,600 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 17,000 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 427 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SHOREMET LLC
VALPARAISO, IN
|
Copper compounds | — | 6,100 | — | — |
|
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 1,973,300 | — | — |
|
M AND M METALS INTERNATIONAL INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 18,700 | — | — |
|
CAL CHEM
GLOBE, AZ
|
Copper compounds | — | 463,300 | — | — |
|
METALLIC RECOVERY GROUP, INC.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 15,600 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 7,600 | — | — |
|
REWORLD SOLUTIONS LLC
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Copper compounds | 11,100 | — | — | — |
|
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
|
Copper compounds | 61,700 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD SOLUTIONS LLC
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 17,000 | — | — |
|
SHOREMET LLC
VALPARAISO, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 4 | — | — |
|
REWORLD SOLUTIONS LLC
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Lead compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
|
CAL CHEM
GLOBE, AZ
|
Lead compounds | — | 414 | — | — |
|
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 8 | — | — |
|
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
M AND M METALS INTERNATIONAL INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
METALLIC RECOVERY GROUP, INC.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 25, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 11, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Sep 17, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 17, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 17, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Jul 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 3, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 3, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 3, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 3, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 3, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 3, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 3, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 19, 2007 | Jul 25, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 19, 2007 | Sep 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 2002 | Jan 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 1996 | May 1, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 1994 | Dec 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 1993 | Dec 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 7, 1993 | Dec 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 7, 1993 | Dec 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 1, 1992 | Dec 31, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 13, 1991 | Dec 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 13, 1991 | Dec 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 13, 1991 | Dec 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 1, 1991 | Dec 31, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 1988 | Dec 2, 1993 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 0.80 | +88% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.80 mg/L | 0.40 | +100% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.72 mg/L | 1.28 | +34% | May 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.84 kg/d | 1.38 | +34% | May 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +13% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.60 mg/L | 0.80 | +225% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +122% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.10 mg/L | 12.00 | +1% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +6% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +16% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.45 mg/L | 0.40 | +263% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +27% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.73 mg/L | 0.80 | +241% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.80 | +25% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.29 mg/L | 0.80 | +61% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.59 mg/L | 0.40 | +46% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +23% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.10 mg/L | 0.80 | +163% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 0.80 | +13% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.73 kg/d | 0.72 | +139% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.15 mg/L | 1.28 | +459% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.80 | +38% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.98 kg/d | 1.38 | +262% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.53 mg/L | 0.61 | +315% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 0.40 | +75% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.10 mg/L | 0.80 | +413% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.10 mg/L | 0.40 | +925% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.58 kg/d | 1.38 | +15% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.10 mg/L | 0.80 | +163% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.06 mg/L | 1.28 | +61% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.40 | +150% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 kg/d | 0.72 | +25% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.24 mg/L | 0.61 | +103% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 0.80 | +13% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 0.40 | +75% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.91 mg/L | 1.28 | +127% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.16 mg/L | 0.61 | +90% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 mg/L | 1.28 | +56% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.08 mg/L | 0.61 | +77% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +53% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.40 | +175% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 mg/L | 0.80 | +238% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.80 | +38% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.80 mg/L | 0.40 | +100% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.03 mg/L | 1.28 | +59% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.18 mg/L | 0.61 | +93% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.02 mg/L | 0.61 | +67% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.36 mg/L | 1.28 | +6% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.80 mg/L | 0.40 | +100% | Sep 2016 | Open |
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.
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0000566_11222021 · Nov 22, 2021
$430,750
Judicial
· Case 03-2018-7006 · Nov 22, 2021
$861,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD004315156-100 · Feb 16, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD004315156-001 · Feb 11, 2002
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0000566_11171997 · Nov 17, 1997
$9,300
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1993-0158 · Apr 29, 1994
$135,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD004315156-000 · Dec 18, 1991
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