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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
STANDARD STEEL-BURNHAM PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 96,370 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
-
500 N WALNUT ST
BURNHAM, PA 17009
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- MIFFLIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 6 · last Nov 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 28, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000332471
How This Compares
#54
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#1,121
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,725 | — |
| 2016 | 7,647 | -35% |
| 2017 | 96,370 | +1160% |
| 2018 | 5,106 | -95% |
| 2020 | 4,416 | — |
| 2021 | 7,838 | +78% |
| 2022 | 5,871 | -25% |
| 2023 | 8,111 | +38% |
| 2024 | 8,795 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,967 | 574 | 283 | 3,110 | 313,876 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,860 | 2,099 | 640 | 121 | 1,143,991 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,356 | 39 | 12 | 1,305 | 21,088 | |
| Copper compounds | 346 | 33 | 150 | 163 | 18,743 | |
| Lead compounds | 143 | 94 | 7 | 42 | 51,557 | |
| Nickel compounds | 123 | 2 | — | 121 | 1,945 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,637 | 597 | 58 | 2,982 | 329,151 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,953 | 2,223 | 211 | 519 | 1,212,004 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,081 | 43 | — | 1,038 | 24,287 | |
| Copper compounds | 185 | 27 | 30 | 128 | 15,700 | |
| Nickel compounds | 135 | — | — | 135 | 1,023 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 120 | 90 | — | 30 | 49,093 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,529 | 2,112 | 353 | 64 | 1,154,976 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,351 | 561 | 217 | 1,574 | 307,573 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 695 | 38 | 1 | 657 | 20,819 | |
| Copper compounds | 128 | 28 | 15 | 85 | 15,849 | |
| Lead compounds | 102 | 78 | 2 | 22 | 42,527 | |
| Nickel compounds | 65 | 3 | — | 62 | 1,935 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,729 | 593 | 71 | 3,065 | 324,794 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,317 | 2,049 | 148 | 120 | 1,116,968 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,325 | 41 | — | 1,284 | 22,416 | |
| Copper compounds | 225 | 32 | 32 | 161 | 18,468 | |
| Nickel compounds | 124 | 4 | — | 120 | 2,526 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 118 | 76 | — | 42 | 41,439 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,801 | 573 | 72 | 1,156 | 314,761 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,774 | 1,683 | 43 | 47 | 917,848 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 540 | 41 | 17 | 481 | 22,481 | |
| Copper compounds | 187 | 28 | 96 | 63 | 16,269 | |
| Lead compounds | 65 | 49 | — | 17 | 26,693 | |
| Nickel compounds | 49 | 3 | — | 46 | 2,308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,668 | 2,610 | 49 | 9 | 2,254,525 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,741 | 622 | 379 | 740 | 406,072 | |
| Nickel compounds | 225 | 4 | 175 | 46 | 1,932 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 211 | 35 | 46 | 130 | 16,429 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 184 | 49 | 5 | 130 | 11,542 | |
| Lead compounds | 77 | 73 | 3 | 1 | 51,772 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 90,727 | 592 | 417 | 89,718 | 354,134 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,781 | 3,559 | 61 | 161 | 1,965,596 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,272 | 25 | 15 | 1,232 | 10,911 | |
| Copper compounds | 331 | 33 | 93 | 205 | 14,072 | |
| Nickel compounds | 159 | 2 | 109 | 48 | 4,023 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 100 | 87 | 10 | 3 | 45,135 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,460 | 509 | 329 | 2,622 | 305,177 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,187 | 3,060 | 88 | 39 | 1,690,965 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 556 | 21 | 4 | 531 | 8,753 | |
| Nickel compounds | 267 | 2 | 113 | 152 | 1,762 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 91 | 28 | — | 63 | 12,863 | |
| Lead compounds | 86 | 75 | 2 | 9 | 38,839 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 8,246 | 462 | 448 | 7,336 | 252,998 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,832 | 2,572 | 157 | 103 | 1,401,856 | |
| Nickel compounds | 555 | 2 | 129 | 424 | 1,466 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 92 | 59 | 11 | 22 | 32,196 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 20,944 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 1,143,442 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 51,532 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 312,867 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 17,912 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 1,470 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,143,442 | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 17 | — | — | — |
|
VLS
LANCASTER, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 518 | — | — | — |
|
KIMBLE SANITARY LANDFILL
DOVER, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 14 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,470 | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
|
KIMBLE SANITARY LANDFILL
DOVER, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 134 | — | — | — |
|
VLS
LANCASTER, PA
|
Nickel compounds | 330 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 312,867 | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 25 | — | — | — |
|
KIMBLE SANITARY LANDFILL
DOVER, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 237 | — | — | — |
|
VLS
LANCASTER, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 747 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 51,532 | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
KIMBLE SANITARY LANDFILL
DOVER, OH
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
VLS
LANCASTER, PA
|
Lead compounds | 23 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 17,912 | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Copper compounds | 19 | — | — | — |
|
KIMBLE SANITARY LANDFILL
DOVER, OH
|
Copper compounds | 237 | — | — | — |
|
VLS
LANCASTER, PA
|
Copper compounds | 575 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 20,944 | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | — | — | — |
|
KIMBLE SANITARY LANDFILL
DOVER, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 34 | — | — | — |
|
VLS
LANCASTER, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 106 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Aug 19, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 9, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 24, 2005 | Nov 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 2005 | Nov 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 2003 | Mar 5, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 2002 | Feb 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 3, 1994 | Feb 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 1989 | Feb 24, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 23, 1988 | Feb 24, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 10, 1988 | Feb 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 1988 | Dec 14, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 14, 1988 | Dec 14, 1988 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 1, 1987 | Jan 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 15, 1987 | Feb 16, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.68 kg/d | 66.28 | +25% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +1% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +57% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.44 kg/d | 66.28 | +8% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +36% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +47% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +43% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +39% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +187% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +89% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +43% | Jan 2019 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0009164_11282017 · Nov 28, 2017
$17,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD061106209-001 · Nov 8, 2007
$59,957
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2008-0028 · Nov 8, 2007
$59,957
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-6022 · Nov 29, 2001
$14,350
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD061106209-000 · Feb 3, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD061106209-005 · Nov 23, 1989
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD061106209-007 · Feb 6, 1989
$6,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD061106209-006 · Feb 6, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD061106209-003 · Nov 23, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD061106209-004 · Sep 23, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD061106209-002 · Sep 14, 1988
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