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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
GOLDEN ALUMINUM INC. - FORT LUPTON MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,520 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 $66,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1405 E. 14TH ST
FORT LUPTON, CO 80621
View on map ↗ - County
- WELD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331315
- Inspections
- 11 · last Aug 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $66,500 · last Jul 30, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000467539
How This Compares
#53
of 246 TRI reporters in CO
#4,086
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
8
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-21% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,042 | — |
| 2016 | 11,628 | -3% |
| 2017 | 9,520 | -18% |
| 2018 | 8,412 | -12% |
| 2019 | 4,405 | -48% |
| 2020 | 7,183 | +63% |
| 2021 | 7,577 | +5% |
| 2022 | 7,764 | +2% |
| 2023 | 6,344 | -18% |
| 2024 | 9,466 | +49% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 11,813 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,776 | 5,776 | — | — | 37,283 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,536 | 1,536 | — | — | 8,568 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 749 | 749 | — | — | 99,112 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 686 | 686 | — | — | 4,801 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 465 | 465 | — | — | 5,222 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 96 | 96 | — | — | 1,451 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 88 | 88 | — | — | 16,691 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 46 | 46 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 204 | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,172 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 9,473 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,757 | 3,757 | — | — | 16,067 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 948 | 948 | — | — | 3,692 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 680 | 680 | — | — | 28,987 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 457 | 457 | — | — | 2,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 300 | 300 | — | — | 2,251 | |
| Manganese | 83 | 83 | — | — | 15,750 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 56 | 56 | — | — | 625 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 192 | |
| Chlorine | 9 | 9 | — | — | 3,666 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 21,926 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,507 | 4,507 | — | — | 28,575 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 973 | 973 | — | — | 6,566 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 877 | 877 | — | — | 97,079 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 588 | 588 | — | — | 3,679 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 412 | 412 | — | — | 4,002 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 194 | 194 | — | — | 1,235 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 107 | 107 | — | — | 17,026 | |
| Chlorine | 47 | 47 | — | — | 10,142 | |
| Lead compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 228 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 18,270 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,425 | 4,425 | — | — | 26,406 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,010 | 1,010 | — | — | 6,072 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 769 | 769 | — | — | 120,223 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 546 | 546 | — | — | 3,406 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 454 | 454 | — | — | 3,699 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 174 | 174 | — | — | 1,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 94 | 94 | — | — | 18,394 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 28 | 28 | — | — | 11,777 | |
| Lead compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 226 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 14,341 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,176 | 4,176 | — | — | 20,713 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 897 | 897 | — | — | 4,761 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 779 | 779 | — | — | 119,346 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 545 | 545 | — | — | 2,669 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 369 | 369 | — | — | 2,901 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 181 | 181 | — | — | 806 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 93 | 93 | — | — | 17,656 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 85 | 85 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 31 | 31 | — | — | 12,957 | |
| Lead compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 218 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,823 | 3,823 | — | — | 21,199 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 468 | 468 | — | — | 2,704 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 114 | 114 | — | — | 776 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 4,841 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,794 | 3,794 | — | — | 21,274 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 2,715 | 2,715 | — | — | 186,513 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 724 | 724 | — | — | 4,890 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 468 | 468 | — | — | 2,980 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 444 | 444 | — | — | 2,741 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 120 | 120 | — | — | 828 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 93 | 93 | — | — | 26,077 | |
| Chlorine | 30 | 30 | — | — | 12,525 | |
| Lead compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 328 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 3,150 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,776 | 3,776 | — | — | 14,969 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 3,514 | 3,514 | — | — | 165,087 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 892 | 892 | — | — | 4,271 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 588 | 588 | — | — | 2,821 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 438 | 438 | — | — | 1,874 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 160 | 160 | — | — | 763 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 96 | 96 | — | — | 19,922 | |
| Chlorine | 29 | 29 | — | — | 12,269 | |
| Lead compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 249 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 3,079 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 5,077 | 5,077 | — | — | 168,694 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,421 | 4,421 | — | — | 22,124 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 883 | 883 | — | — | 4,856 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 513 | 513 | — | — | 2,693 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,766 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 103 | 103 | — | — | 19,461 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 72 | 72 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 242 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 10,362 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 5,196 | 5,196 | — | — | 200,701 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,734 | 4,734 | — | — | 21,268 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 875 | 875 | — | — | 4,703 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 550 | 550 | — | — | 2,715 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 504 | 504 | — | — | 2,588 | |
| Manganese | 98 | 98 | — | — | 24,033 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 64 | 64 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 304 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 1,451 | 1,972 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 37,283 | 377,603 |
| Manganese | — | 16,395 | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 47,803 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 2,113 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 8,568 | 2,023 |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 92,630 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 204 | — | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 5,222 | 18,845 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TOWER LANDFILL
COMMERCE CITY, CO
|
Chlorine | 2,172 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 5,222 | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING INC
SAPULPA, OK
|
Manganese | — | 16,395 | — | — |
|
TOWER LANDFILL
COMMERCE CITY, CO
|
Manganese | 296 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING INC
SAPULPA, OK
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 92,630 | — | — |
|
TOWER LANDFILL
COMMERCE CITY, CO
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | 6,482 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Chromium | 11,803 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 1,451 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 8,568 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 37,283 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 4,801 |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING INC
SAPULPA, OK
|
Lead compounds | — | 204 | — | — |
|
TOWER LANDFILL
COMMERCE CITY, CO
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 10 | FT LUPTON CITY OF, FORT LUPTON |
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 | Mar 26, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 16, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 7, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 2019 | Sep 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 17, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 2, 2015 | Oct 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 20, 2014 | Apr 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 20, 2014 | Apr 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 2012 | May 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 24, 2004 | Mar 11, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 2004 | Mar 11, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 2002 | Aug 17, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 28, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 28, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 28, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 28, 1996 | Mar 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 28, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 28, 1996 | Mar 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 28, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 28, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 28, 1993 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 1988 | Mar 30, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 1985 | Sep 15, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 6, 1984 | Jan 31, 1985 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2025-0098 · Apr 10, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604049364 · Jul 30, 2024
$10,500
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD102545621-7 · Mar 26, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603804570 · Nov 30, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603606266 · May 23, 2023
$56,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603501834 · Feb 2, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602047931 · Nov 7, 2019
$10,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601967137 · Sep 11, 2019
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD102545621-6 · Aug 9, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD102545621-001 · Sep 2, 2015
V3 Conversion Compliance Advisory
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD102545621-000 · Apr 16, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD102545621-003 · Nov 29, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD102545621-002 · Aug 15, 1986
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