ALLEGHENY LUDLUM CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 196,049 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
-
130 LINCOLN AVENUE
VANDERGRIFT, PA 15690
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- WESTMORELAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331221
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jun 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 1, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110014402306
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 317,863 | — |
| 2016 | 347,429 | +9% |
| 2017 | 196,049 | -44% |
| 2018 | 283,129 | +44% |
| 2019 | 179 | -100% |
| 2020 | 266,845 | +148975% |
| 2021 | 218,565 | -18% |
| 2022 | 290,969 | +33% |
| 2023 | 326,535 | +12% |
| 2024 | 378,023 | +16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,541 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 142 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 375,802 | — | 375,802 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,807 | 1,807 | — | — | 22,100 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 138 | 59 | 79 | — | 385,992 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 110 | 110 | — | — | 3,315 | |
| Nickel compounds | 95 | 26 | 69 | — | 237,855 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 64 | 64 | — | — | 54,636 | |
| Copper compounds | 7 | — | 7 | — | 19,550 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 92 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,186 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 325,037 | — | 325,037 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,144 | 1,144 | — | — | 57,528 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 130 | 50 | 80 | — | 281,795 | |
| Nickel compounds | 91 | 22 | 69 | — | 174,784 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 72 | 72 | — | — | 8,629 | |
| Manganese compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | 42,025 | |
| Copper compounds | 7 | — | 7 | — | 14,782 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 310 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 289,006 | — | 289,006 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,539 | 1,539 | — | — | 15,534 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 154 | 69 | 85 | — | 295,002 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 98 | 98 | — | — | 2,330 | |
| Nickel compounds | 90 | 30 | 60 | — | 207,052 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 75 | 75 | — | — | 47,705 | |
| Copper compounds | 7 | — | 7 | — | 16,530 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 174 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,264 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 216,855 | — | 216,855 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,301 | 1,301 | — | — | 16,000 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 164 | 65 | 99 | — | 162,623 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 84 | 84 | — | — | 2,400 | |
| Nickel compounds | 82 | 29 | 53 | — | 121,078 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 72 | 72 | — | — | 27,643 | |
| Copper compounds | 7 | — | 7 | — | 9,129 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,062 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 236 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 264,039 | — | 264,039 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 2,287 | 2,287 | — | — | 608 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 181 | 88 | 93 | — | 209,927 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 143 | 143 | — | — | 91 | |
| Manganese compounds | 98 | 98 | — | — | 38,307 | |
| Nickel compounds | 90 | 40 | 50 | — | 147,258 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 7 | — | 7 | — | 12,099 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 179 | 102 | 77 | — | 209,637 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 338 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,643 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 279,604 | — | 279,604 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 2,912 | 2,912 | — | — | 40,364 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 201 | 112 | 89 | — | 241,766 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 182 | 182 | — | — | 6,055 | |
| Manganese compounds | 125 | 125 | — | — | 51,078 | |
| Nickel compounds | 98 | 50 | 48 | — | 149,819 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 7 | — | 7 | — | 14,779 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 375 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,642 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 193,195 | — | 193,195 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 2,120 | 2,115 | 5 | — | 43,287 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 266 | 111 | 155 | — | 270,008 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 186 | 181 | 5 | — | 6,493 | |
| Nickel compounds | 150 | 50 | 100 | — | 187,254 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 125 | 125 | — | — | 64,959 | |
| Copper compounds | 7 | — | 7 | — | 17,547 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 350 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 343,143 | — | 343,143 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 3,604 | 3,599 | 5 | — | 88,358 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 204 | 199 | 5 | — | 13,254 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 191 | 97 | 94 | — | 227,252 | |
| Nickel compounds | 172 | 43 | 129 | — | 180,242 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 108 | 108 | — | — | 63,495 | |
| Copper compounds | 7 | — | 7 | — | 16,682 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 364 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,747 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 314,162 | — | 314,162 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 2,704 | 2,699 | 5 | — | 60,202 | |
| Nickel compounds | 431 | 32 | 399 | — | 150,933 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 291 | 71 | 220 | — | 213,530 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 154 | 149 | 5 | — | 9,030 | |
| Manganese compounds | 79 | 79 | — | — | 52,714 | |
| Copper compounds | 42 | — | 42 | — | 14,905 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | 5,679,160 | — | 4,491,633 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | 2,271,664 | — | 3,315,230 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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GREENRIDGE RECLAMATION LANDIFLL
SCOTTDALE, PA
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 374,488 | — | — | — |
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ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5,802 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLE CHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 32 | — | — | — |
|
CIRCON ENVIRONMENTAL - CHEMTROM PLANT 1
AVON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 83 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,869 | — | — | — |
|
MCCUTCHEON ENTERPRISES INC
APOLLO, PA
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,718 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 3,315 |
|
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
|
Cobalt compounds | 128 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
GREENRIDGE RECLAMATION LANDIFLL
SCOTTDALE, PA
|
Cobalt compounds | 8,308 | — | — | — |
|
MCCUTCHEON ENTERPRISES INC
APOLLO, PA
|
Cobalt compounds | 98 | — | — | — |
|
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
GREENRIDGE RECLAMATION LANDIFLL
SCOTTDALE, PA
|
Lead compounds | 138 | — | — | — |
|
MCCUTCHEON ENTERPRISES INC
APOLLO, PA
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 22,100 |
|
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
|
Copper compounds | 289 | — | — | — |
|
CIRCON ENVIRONMENTAL - CHEMTROM PLANT 1
AVON, OH
|
Copper compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLE CHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Copper compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Copper compounds | 29 | — | — | — |
|
GREENRIDGE RECLAMATION LANDIFLL
SCOTTDALE, PA
|
Copper compounds | 18,993 | — | — | — |
|
MCCUTCHEON ENTERPRISES INC
APOLLO, PA
|
Copper compounds | 236 | — | — | — |
|
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
|
Nickel compounds | 3,538 | — | — | — |
|
CIRCON ENVIRONMENTAL - CHEMTROM PLANT 1
AVON, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 15 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLE CHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Nickel compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 661 | — | — | — |
|
GREENRIDGE RECLAMATION LANDIFLL
SCOTTDALE, PA
|
Nickel compounds | 230,991 | — | — | — |
|
MCCUTCHEON ENTERPRISES INC
APOLLO, PA
|
Nickel compounds | 2,644 | — | — | — |
|
GREENRIDGE RECLAMATION LANDIFLL
SCOTTDALE, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 52,338 | — | — | — |
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ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 785 | — | — | — |
|
CIRCON ENVIRONMENTAL - CHEMTROM PLANT 1
AVON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 26 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLE CHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 426 | — | — | — |
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MCCUTCHEON ENTERPRISES INC
APOLLO, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 1,051 | — | — | — |
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 | Nov 17, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 21, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 21, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 8, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 8, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 28, 2009 | Jul 28, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 28, 2009 | Dec 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 2009 | Jul 28, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 2009 | Aug 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 7, 2007 | Nov 7, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 10, 1999 | Feb 10, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 10, 1999 | Mar 9, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 10, 1999 | Mar 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 1996 | Mar 2, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 1995 | Sep 30, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 1, 1991 | Dec 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 3, 1991 | Aug 26, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 10, 1990 | Apr 3, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 10, 1990 | Aug 26, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 23, 1988 | Jan 23, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 26, 1988 | Jul 26, 1988 | 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.