Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
M E GLOBAL INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,522 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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5857 S KYRENE RD
TEMPE, AZ 85283
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- MARICOPA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331513
- Inspections
- 7 · last Oct 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 13, 1997
- Registry ID
- 110000471551
How This Compares
#59
of 245 TRI reporters in AZ
#5,174
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
+7779% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 42 | — |
| 2016 | 49 | +18% |
| 2017 | 4,522 | +9047% |
| 2018 | 3,158 | -30% |
| 2019 | 2,674 | -15% |
| 2020 | 2,657 | -1% |
| 2021 | 2,702 | +2% |
| 2022 | 2,652 | -2% |
| 2023 | 3,175 | +20% |
| 2024 | 3,290 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,152 | 3,152 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 51 | 51 | — | — | 465 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 47 | 47 | — | — | 150 | |
| Lead | 28 | 28 | — | — | 45 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,128 | 3,128 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 22 | 22 | — | — | 153 | |
| Manganese compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 475 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,608 | 2,608 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 141 | |
| Manganese compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 435 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,658 | 2,658 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 144 | |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 444 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,480 | 2,480 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 62 | 62 | — | — | 405 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 36 | 36 | — | — | 131 | |
| Lead | 10 | 10 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,629 | 2,629 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 21 | 21 | — | — | 147 | |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 455 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,111 | 3,111 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 22 | 22 | — | — | 153 | |
| Manganese compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 475 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,465 | 4,465 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 26 | 26 | — | — | 186 | |
| Manganese compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 574 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 35 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 23 | 23 | — | — | 165 | |
| Manganese compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 510 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 35 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 145 | |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 13 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LANDFILL
BUCKEYE, AZ
|
Lead | 22 | — | — | — |
|
RIO SALADO LANDFILL
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Lead | 23 | — | — | — |
|
RIO SALADO LANDFILL
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
RIO SALADO LANDFILL
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 150 | — | — | — |
|
RIO SALADO LANDFILL
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Manganese compounds | 465 | — | — | — |
|
RIO SALADO LANDFILL
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 9 | — | — | — |
|
RIO SALADO LANDFILL
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Nickel compounds | 31 | — | — | — |
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 | Apr 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 30, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jan 30, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 1995 | Apr 25, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 7, 1994 | Nov 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 20, 1992 | Jul 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 1, 1986 | Nov 25, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 28, 1986 | Jul 15, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 17, 1985 | Jan 28, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 1984 | Jan 28, 1986 | 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.
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AZD085453603-5 · Jun 9, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604513905 · Apr 24, 2025
NOV/RECEIVED BY FACILITY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AZD085453603-4 · Apr 1, 2024
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AZD085453603-3 · Feb 29, 2024
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AZD085453603-2 · Feb 10, 2020
RECEIVED FACILITY DOCUMENTATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AZD085453603-001 · Nov 7, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-1996-0023 · Jan 13, 1997
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