Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
PHELPS DODGE COPPER PRODUCTS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 519 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
-
897 HAWKINS BLVD
EL PASO, TX 79915
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- EL PASO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331421
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 2, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110000466273
How This Compares
#999
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#7,883
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
1
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)
+3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 519 | — |
| 2016 | 275 | -47% |
| 2017 | 519 | +89% |
| 2018 | 525 | +1% |
| 2019 | 530 | +1% |
| 2020 | 518 | -2% |
| 2021 | 534 | +3% |
| 2022 | 535 | 0% |
| 2023 | 534 | -0% |
| 2024 | 534 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 45,005 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 160,505 | |
| Thiourea | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 505 | 255 | — | 250 | 879,205 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 89,755 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 59,810 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 24,770 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Selenium compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 200,510 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 140,505 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 108,005 | |
| Thiourea | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 505 | 255 | — | 250 | 817,450 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 33,755 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 38,102 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 36,515 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Selenium compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 150,510 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 140,505 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 98,005 | |
| Thiourea | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 505 | 255 | — | 250 | 769,205 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 14,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 136,107 | |
| Selenium compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 140,510 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 56,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 120,260 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 58,005 | |
| Thiourea | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 505 | 255 | — | 250 | 823,500 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 14,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 163,564 | |
| Selenium compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 130,265 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 43,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 29,005 | |
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | 19,065 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 130,255 | |
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | 180,260 | |
| Thiourea | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 505 | 255 | — | 250 | 574,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 62,694 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 231,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 110,255 | |
| Copper compounds | 505 | 255 | — | 250 | 708,405 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,010 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 41,876 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 6,420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Selenium compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 110,015 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 21,005 | |
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | 170,010 | |
| Thiourea | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 160,005 | |
| Copper compounds | 505 | 255 | — | 250 | 695,950 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 33,010 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8,970 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 68,609 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 150,015 | |
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | 160,015 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 27,010 | |
| Copper compounds | 505 | 255 | — | 250 | 554,205 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 13,265 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 61,010 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 58,307 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 33,005 | |
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | 230,005 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 180,005 | |
| Copper compounds | 260 | 255 | — | 5 | 604,040 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 17,020 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 65,360 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 119,421 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | 140,005 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 25,005 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 100,005 | |
| Copper compounds | 505 | 255 | — | 250 | 524,705 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 79,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 14,265 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 67,211 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | 160,005 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 59,708 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 878,950 | — | — |
| Arsenic compounds | — | 250 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 89,250 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CAMINO REAL LANDFILL
SUNLAND PARK, NM
|
Copper compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
CALCHEM METALS INC.
GLOBE, AZ
|
Copper compounds | — | 870,000 | — | — |
|
FIRST RARE METALS CO. LTD. (HEYUN INDUSTRIAL PARK)
QINGYUAN
|
Copper compounds | — | 750 | — | — |
|
GLENCORE LTD.
MONTREAL EAST
|
Copper compounds | — | 8,200 | — | — |
|
CAMINO REAL LANDFILL
SUNLAND PARK, NM
|
Nickel compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
CALCHEM METALS INC.
GLOBE, AZ
|
Nickel compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
FIRST RARE METALS CO. LTD. (HEYUN INDUSTRIAL PARK)
QINGYUAN
|
Nickel compounds | — | 89,000 | — | — |
|
GLENCORE LTD.
MONTREAL EAST
|
Nickel compounds | — | 250 | — | — |
|
CAMINO REAL LANDFILL
SUNLAND PARK, NM
|
Selenium compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Selenium compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
GLENCORE LTD.
MONTREAL EAST
|
Selenium compounds | 200,000 | — | — | — |
|
CALCHEM METALS INC.
GLOBE, AZ
|
Selenium compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
RHINO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - OTERO
HWY 54, NM
|
Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CALCHEM METALS INC.
GLOBE, AZ
|
Silver compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
CAMINO REAL LANDFILL
SUNLAND PARK, NM
|
Silver compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Silver compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
GLENCORE LTD.
MONTREAL EAST
|
Silver compounds | — | 160,000 | — | — |
|
GLENCORE LTD.
MONTREAL EAST
|
Antimony compounds | 45,000 | — | — | — |
|
CALCHEM METALS INC.
GLOBE, AZ
|
Antimony compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Arsenic compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
FIRST RARE METALS CO. LTD. (HEYUN INDUSTRIAL PARK)
QINGYUAN
|
Arsenic compounds | — | 250 | — | — |
|
CAMINO REAL LANDFILL
SUNLAND PARK, NM
|
Arsenic compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
CALCHEM METALS INC.
GLOBE, AZ
|
Arsenic compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
GLENCORE LTD.
MONTREAL EAST
|
Arsenic compounds | 24,000 | — | — | — |
|
BUTTERFIELD STATION LANDFILL
MOBILE, AZ
|
Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Arsenic compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Arsenic compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
RHINO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - OTERO
HWY 54, NM
|
Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CALCHEM METALS INC.
GLOBE, AZ
|
Lead compounds | 75 | — | — | — |
|
CAMINO REAL LANDFILL
SUNLAND PARK, NM
|
Lead compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Lead compounds | 18 | — | — | — |
|
FIRST RARE METALS CO. LTD. (HEYUN INDUSTRIAL PARK)
QINGYUAN
|
Lead compounds | — | 8 | — | — |
|
GLENCORE LTD.
MONTREAL EAST
|
Lead compounds | — | 59,700 | — | — |
|
RHINO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - OTERO
HWY 54, NM
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BUTTERFIELD STATION LANDFILL
MOBILE, AZ
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | ROBERTO R BUSTAMANTE WWTP, EL PASO |
| Copper compounds | 5 | ROBERTO R BUSTAMANTE WWTP, EL PASO |
| Lead compounds | 0 | ROBERTO R BUSTAMANTE WWTP, EL PASO |
| Arsenic compounds | 5 | ROBERTO R BUSTAMANTE WWTP, EL PASO |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | ROBERTO R BUSTAMANTE WWTP, EL PASO |
| Selenium compounds | 5 | ROBERTO R BUSTAMANTE WWTP, EL PASO |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 17, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 4, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 19, 2011 | Oct 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 19, 2011 | Oct 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 25, 2010 | Jan 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 25, 2010 | Jan 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 17, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 17, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 17, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 9, 2003 | Jul 22, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 9, 2003 | Jul 22, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 9, 2003 | Jul 22, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 27, 1999 | Jul 18, 2011 | 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048924989-10 · Jul 24, 2023
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048924989-9 · Oct 19, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048924989-8 · Nov 10, 2011
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048924989-7 · Jan 25, 2010
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048924989-6 · Mar 20, 2008
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048924989-5 · Dec 2, 2006
$24,750
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048924989-4 · Jun 14, 2006
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048924989-3 · May 16, 2006
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048924989-2 · May 4, 2006
INITIAL MONITORING,ANALYSIS,TEST ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007397144-001 · Sep 28, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2005-1924 · Sep 28, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2003-0331 · Sep 8, 2003
$4,400
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD048924989-1 · Jul 14, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1985-0039 · Jun 27, 1985
$1,000
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