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MILLER ELECTRIC MFG CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,719 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 $2,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1635 WEST SPENCER ST
APPLETON, WI 54912
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- OUTAGAMIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333992
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $2,000 · last Oct 24, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000423186
How This Compares
#178
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#4,261
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,056 | — |
| 2016 | 8,948 | -19% |
| 2017 | 8,719 | -3% |
| 2018 | 748 | -91% |
| 2019 | 84 | -89% |
| 2020 | 276 | +229% |
| 2021 | 391 | +42% |
| 2022 | 658 | +68% |
| 2023 | 5,237 | +696% |
| 2024 | 5 | -100% |
2024
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 302,951 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,305 | 3,305 | — | — | 500 | |
| Toluene | 1,927 | 1,927 | — | — | 500 | |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 567,006 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,165 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 73,153 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 485 | 485 | — | — | 284 | |
| Toluene | 173 | 173 | — | — | 284 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,698 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 0 | 0 | — | — | 631,344 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 75,684 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 227 | 227 | — | — | 618 | |
| Toluene | 164 | 164 | — | — | 618 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,547 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 0 | 0 | — | — | 621,977 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 64,254 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 161 | 161 | — | — | 292 | |
| Toluene | 115 | 115 | — | — | 292 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,593 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 0 | 0 | — | — | 521,214 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 84 | 84 | — | — | 153 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 81,142 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 493 | 493 | — | — | 500 | |
| Toluene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 500 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,951 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 0 | 0 | — | — | 308,453 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 77,481 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,448 | 4,448 | — | — | 500 | |
| Toluene | 4,143 | 4,143 | — | — | 250 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 90 | 90 | — | — | 250 | |
| Benzene | 37 | 37 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,887 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 0 | 0 | — | — | 392,110 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,721 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 64,516 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,507 | 4,507 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 4,182 | 4,182 | — | — | 505 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 133 | 133 | — | — | 250 | |
| Benzene | 127 | 127 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9,046 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 0 | 0 | — | — | 218,545 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 77,785 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,954 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,333 | 5,333 | — | — | 10 | |
| Toluene | 5,265 | 5,265 | — | — | 175 | |
| Benzene | 290 | 290 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 167 | 167 | — | — | 10 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10,539 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 0 | 0 | — | — | 245,744 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Chromium | 5 | — | — | — |
|
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY LANDFILL
APPLETON, WI
|
Chromium | 5 | — | — | — |
|
ALTER TRADING CORP GREEN BAY (SAMUELS RECYCL
GREEN BAY, WI
|
Chromium | — | 66,713 | — | — |
|
ALTER TRADING CORP GREEN BAY (SAMUELS RECYCL
GREEN BAY, WI
|
Copper | — | 602,305 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Copper | 5 | — | — | — |
|
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY LANDFILL
APPLETON, WI
|
Copper | 5 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
DENTON, TX
|
Copper | 5 | — | — | — |
|
ALTER TRADING CORP GREEN BAY (SAMUELS RECYCL
GREEN BAY, WI
|
Lead | — | 1,273 | — | — |
|
CONECSUS TEJAS FACILITY
TERRELL, TX
|
Lead | — | 15 | — | — |
|
LAMP RECYCLERS INC
GREEN BAY, WI
|
Lead | — | 243 | — | — |
|
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY LANDFILL
APPLETON, WI
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
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.
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 25, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 26, 2010 | Dec 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 26, 2010 | Dec 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 2005 | Sep 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 17, 1985 | Dec 30, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 14, 1985 | Dec 30, 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.
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID006126379-825 · Apr 18, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2025-5001 · Oct 24, 2024
$2,000
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601716661 · Nov 29, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID006126379-002 · Jan 2, 1986
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID006126379-001 · Mar 29, 1985
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