TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
VALLEY CITY PLATING
Quick Summary
- •Released 23 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3353 EASTERN AVE. S.E.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508
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- KENT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 22, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 7, 2000
- Registry ID
- 110000411705
How This Compares
#507
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#11,293
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-23% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26 | — |
| 2016 | 21 | -19% |
| 2017 | 23 | +10% |
| 2018 | 32 | +39% |
| 2020 | 13 | — |
| 2021 | 14 | +8% |
| 2022 | 23 | +64% |
| 2023 | 29 | +26% |
| 2024 | 20 | -31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 51 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 368 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,823 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,670 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 1,035 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3,855 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 17 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,605 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,067 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 197 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,518 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 94 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,735 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 25 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,587 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 252 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,468 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,388 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 166 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,103 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Nickel compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 3,450 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 4,068 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 3,484 |
| Lead compounds | — | 6 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 1,733 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 353 |
|
AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 10 |
|
AGMET LLC
MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead compounds | 40 | — | — | — |
|
AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,652 | — | — |
|
AGMET LLC
MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 81 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 58 | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Lead compounds | 3 | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
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 | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jun 22, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 28, 2019 | Aug 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 14, 1999 | Jul 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 14, 1999 | Jul 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 25, 1996 | Jan 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 17, 1994 | Aug 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 4, 1994 | Aug 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 1988 | Nov 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 15, 1988 | Nov 28, 1988 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006023378-005 · May 14, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006023378-004 · Nov 25, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006023378-003 · May 17, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006023378-002 · Feb 4, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006023378-001 · Jul 7, 1988
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