TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
WHEATLAND TUBE CO - CHICAGO DIV
Quick Summary
- •Released 71,156 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
-
4435 S. WESTERN BLVD.
CHICAGO, IL 60609
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331210
- Inspections
- 5 · last Oct 9, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 27, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000434138
How This Compares
#64
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#1,364
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)
+82% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 71,439 | — |
| 2016 | 76,817 | +8% |
| 2017 | 71,156 | -7% |
| 2018 | 67,843 | -5% |
| 2019 | 55,140 | -19% |
| 2020 | 111,460 | +102% |
| 2021 | 117,594 | +6% |
| 2022 | 99,136 | -16% |
| 2023 | 125,358 | +26% |
| 2024 | 130,314 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 757,359 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 55,480 | 55,480 | — | — | 5,548 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 42,080 | 42,080 | — | — | 4,208 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 15,420 | 15,420 | — | — | 1,542 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 11,108 | 11,108 | — | — | 133,609 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,324 | 3,324 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,900 | 2,900 | — | — | 290 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 11,930 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,034,243 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 49,320 | 49,320 | — | — | 4,932 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 42,020 | 42,020 | — | — | 4,202 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 14,220 | 14,220 | — | — | 1,422 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 12,280 | 12,280 | — | — | 103,079 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,836 | 3,836 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 3,680 | 3,680 | — | — | 368 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 11,999 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,235,124 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 36,960 | 36,960 | — | — | 3,696 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 33,640 | 33,640 | — | — | 3,364 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 11,840 | 11,840 | — | — | 1,184 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 11,005 | 11,005 | — | — | 172,868 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,929 | 2,929 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,760 | 2,760 | — | — | 276 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 14,980 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 47,520 | 47,520 | — | — | 4,752 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 38,580 | 38,580 | — | — | 3,858 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 14,280 | 14,280 | — | — | 1,428 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 10,415 | 10,415 | — | — | 207,479 | |
| Toluene | 3,440 | 3,440 | — | — | 344 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,347 | 3,347 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 987,211 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 13,105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 42,160 | 42,160 | — | — | 4,216 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 38,180 | 38,180 | — | — | 3,818 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 12,700 | 12,700 | — | — | 1,270 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 11,841 | 11,841 | — | — | 183,509 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,367 | 3,367 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | 320 | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,047,729 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 13,538 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 43,800 | 43,800 | — | — | 4,380 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 11,340 | 11,340 | — | — | 1,134 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 39,200 | 39,200 | — | — | 3,920 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13,360 | 13,360 | — | — | 1,336 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 11,452 | 11,452 | — | — | 190,806 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,819 | 3,819 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,032,328 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 13,045 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 42,220 | 42,220 | — | — | 4,222 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 12,358 | 12,358 | — | — | 179,036 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 12,040 | 12,040 | — | — | 1,204 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,526 | 4,526 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,136,962 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 13,861 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 42,120 | 42,120 | — | — | 4,212 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 18,380 | 18,380 | — | — | 1,838 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 12,024 | 12,024 | — | — | 217,803 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,281 | 4,281 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,328,466 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 16,278 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 32,840 | 32,840 | — | — | 3,284 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 19,420 | 19,420 | — | — | 1,942 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 14,449 | 14,449 | — | — | 249,475 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,718 | 4,718 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,717,611 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 20,835 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 11,928 | — | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,542 |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 121,259 | — | 12,350 |
| Zinc compounds | — | 744,640 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 131,201 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 290 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 5,548 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,542 |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 12,690 | — | — | — |
|
IMPERIAL SMELTING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 744,640 | — | — |
|
IMPERIAL SMELTING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 121,259 | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | 12,350 |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 5,548 |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Certain glycol ethers | 4,208 | — | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 290 |
|
IMPERIAL SMELTING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead | — | 11,928 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 29 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
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 | May 2, 2022 | May 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 2, 2022 | May 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 2, 2022 | May 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 2, 2022 | May 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 6, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 16, 2005 | Aug 5, 2005 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1991-0261
$0
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD069992014-001 · May 2, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603086190 · Apr 14, 2022
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602911982 · Dec 1, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2020-5020 · Apr 27, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2020-5018 · Apr 27, 2020
$205,558
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD984778241-001 · Apr 19, 2005
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