US ARMY SCRANTON ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 42 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 $1,343 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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156 CEDAR AVENUE
SCRANTON, PA 18505
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- LACKAWANNA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332993
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,343 · last Jun 17, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000492351
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19 | — |
| 2016 | 30 | +58% |
| 2017 | 42 | +40% |
| 2018 | 49 | +18% |
| 2019 | 50 | +1% |
| 2020 | 41 | -19% |
| 2021 | 42 | +3% |
| 2022 | 49 | +16% |
| 2023 | 56 | +16% |
| 2024 | 65 | +16% |
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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 |
|---|
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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BERKS CAN CO
READING, PA
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Manganese | 5 | — | — | — |
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LANCASTER OIL CO
LANCASTER, PA
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Manganese | 8 | — | — | — |
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MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
NEWBURGH, NY
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Manganese | 0 | — | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
WILKES BARRE, PA
|
Manganese | 9 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
|
Manganese | 5 | — | — | — |
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VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
WILLIAMSPORT, MD
|
Manganese | 15 | — | — | — |
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BERKS CAN CO
READING, PA
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Copper | 8 | — | — | — |
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LANCASTER OIL CO
LANCASTER, PA
|
Copper | 34 | — | — | — |
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MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
NEWBURGH, NY
|
Copper | 1 | — | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
WILKES BARRE, PA
|
Copper | 13 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
|
Copper | 0 | — | — | — |
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VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
WILLIAMSPORT, MD
|
Copper | 22 | — | — | — |
|
BERKS CAN CO
READING, PA
|
Nickel | 33 | — | — | — |
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LANCASTER OIL CO
LANCASTER, PA
|
Nickel | 89 | — | — | — |
|
MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
NEWBURGH, NY
|
Nickel | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
WILKES BARRE, PA
|
Nickel | 0 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
BINGHAMTON, NY
|
Nickel | 1 | — | — | — |
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VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
WILLIAMSPORT, MD
|
Nickel | 1 | — | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
WILKES BARRE, PA
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Chromium | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Mar 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Aug 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 22, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 27, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 24, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 18, 2007 | Apr 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2007 | Apr 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 18, 2007 | Apr 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 29, 1993 | Dec 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 6, 1989 | Dec 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 1987 | Jun 25, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 9, 1987 | Jun 25, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 15, 1986 | Jun 25, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +17% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +177% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +38% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +150% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +25% | Oct 2017 | 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.