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.
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
METRO METALS NORTHWEST INC
PORTLAND, OR
Lead
—
1,500
—
—
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.
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
Apr 15, 2019
Apr 15, 2019
Resolved
rcra
State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements
Apr 15, 2019
Jul 22, 2019
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
May 18, 2016
Jun 8, 2016
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Feb 19, 2013
Feb 28, 2013
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Dec 3, 2009
Feb 5, 2010
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Dec 26, 2007
Jan 28, 2008
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Mar 19, 2002
Apr 24, 2002
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Mar 19, 2002
Apr 24, 2002
Resolved
rcra
Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures
May 4, 1993
Jun 4, 1993
Resolved
rcra
Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers
May 4, 1993
Jun 4, 1993
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
May 4, 1993
Jun 4, 1993
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Dec 17, 1985
Jan 17, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2024-0049 · Mar 1, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD980738132-002 · Jun 10, 2019
Place holder for final penalty payments.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD980738132-001 · Jun 17, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2009-0023 · Jan 29, 2009
$325,700
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2009-0008 · Oct 8, 2008
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD980738132-101 · Dec 27, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2003-0137 · Aug 20, 2003
$150
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD980738132-000 · May 18, 1993