Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
ELITE FINISHING LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 139 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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3270 S 3RD ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53207
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- MILWAUKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 28, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110002120972
How This Compares
#388
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#9,501
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
3
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)
-31% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,097 | — |
| 2016 | 777 | -29% |
| 2017 | 139 | -82% |
| 2018 | 1,218 | +776% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 722 | — |
| 2021 | 739 | +2% |
| 2022 | 619 | -16% |
| 2023 | 919 | +48% |
| 2024 | 754 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,307 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 35 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 17,544 | |
| Nitric acid | 742 | 742 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 4,022 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 68 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 22,439 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,923 | |
| Nitric acid | 911 | 911 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 3,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 84 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,897 | |
| Nitric acid | 612 | 612 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 4,042 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,478 | |
| Nitric acid | 736 | 736 | — | — | 16,895 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4,840 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,758 | |
| Nitric acid | 717 | 717 | — | — | 16,501 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,037 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 2,181 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 30 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 2,981 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,174 | 1,174 | — | — | 27,489 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 8,617 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 2,341 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
| Nitric acid | 121 | 121 | — | — | 31,493 | |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 7,268 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 3,618 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 47 | |
| Nitric acid | 775 | 775 | — | — | 10,565 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6,095 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,776 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,086 | 1,086 | — | — | 22,335 | |
| Nickel compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 7,659 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 15,789 |
| Lead compounds | — | 35 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,307 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 4,022 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 17,802 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,307 | — | — |
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AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
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Lead compounds | — | 35 | — | — |
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AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
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Nickel compounds | — | 4,022 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 17,544 | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
| Lead compounds | 0 | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
| Nitric acid | — | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
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 | Jun 10, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 10, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 2020 | Nov 6, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 30, 2020 | Nov 6, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 6, 2016 | Feb 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 2016 | Feb 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 2016 | Feb 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 6, 2016 | Feb 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 29, 2012 | Apr 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 29, 2012 | Apr 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 2008 | May 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 17, 2008 | May 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 2003 | Dec 10, 2003 | 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.
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID006097364-001 · Dec 12, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-5039 · Jun 28, 2012
$15,000
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