Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
APOLLO METALS LTD
Quick Summary
- •Released 24 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.
- Address
-
1001 14TH AVENUE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18025
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- LEHIGH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 9 · last May 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,343 · last Jul 24, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000499513
How This Compares
#635
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#11,279
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
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 | 25 | — |
| 2016 | 25 | 0% |
| 2017 | 24 | -6% |
| 2018 | 14 | -40% |
| 2020 | 13 | — |
| 2021 | 6 | -54% |
| 2022 | 15 | +150% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100% |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 57,060 | |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 8,028 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 597,896 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 8,976 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 849,255 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 387,300 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | 677,539 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | 8,414 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | 467 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 26,086 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | 152,984 | |
| Copper compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 52,178 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 428,715 | |
| Copper compounds | 8 | 2 | 6 | — | 1,129 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 2,350 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 7,532 | |
| Copper compounds | 7 | 2 | 5 | — | 4,177 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 14 | 2 | 12 | — | 6,048 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 7,993 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 6,908 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 10,067 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 5,978 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 63,410 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Copper compounds | 26,120 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Copper compounds | 30,940 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cyanide compounds | 53,648 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Cyanide compounds | 544,248 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Zinc compounds | 8,028 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | CITY OF BETHLEHEM WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BETHLEHEM |
| Copper compounds | 23 | CITY OF BETHLEHEM WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BETHLEHEM |
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 13, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Develop/Enforce Standards | Jan 25, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jan 25, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Sep 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jan 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Jan 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Aug 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 23, 2013 | Mar 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 23, 2013 | Mar 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 23, 2013 | Mar 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 24, 2009 | Jul 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 2009 | Jul 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 24, 2009 | Oct 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 24, 2009 | Oct 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 24, 2009 | Oct 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 25, 2003 | Apr 14, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 2000 | Jun 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 1993 | Mar 25, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 23, 1987 | Sep 2, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 1985 | Aug 9, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 1985 | Aug 9, 1985 | 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 | 462.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +362% | Jun 2024 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1989-1562
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1989-0141
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002392827-001 · Feb 25, 2014
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002392827-102 · Jul 14, 2011
$9,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002392827-101 · Jan 13, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002392827-100 · Mar 16, 2009
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002392827-000 · Dec 22, 1993
$2,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002392827-003 · Jul 24, 1987
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