ELK CORPORATION OF ALABAMA
Quick Summary
- •Released 40 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
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4602 STILLMAN BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
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- TUSCALOOSA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324122
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 19, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110015318440
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 | 16 | — |
| 2016 | 28 | +75% |
| 2017 | 40 | +41% |
| 2018 | 43 | +8% |
| 2019 | 38 | -12% |
| 2020 | 33 | -13% |
| 2021 | 34 | +5% |
| 2022 | 17 | -51% |
| 2023 | 12 | -28% |
| 2024 | 14 | +18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,261 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 201 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 100 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 227 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,439 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 113 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1,902 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 356 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 178 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 13,320 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 167 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 83 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 11,180 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 80 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 15,000 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 452 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 226 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 36 | 36 | — | — | 544,897 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,895 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 948 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 691,007 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,620 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 809 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 835,050 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,007 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 504 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 792,552 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,592 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 796 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY
COKER, AL
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 100 | — | — | — |
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BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY
COKER, AL
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Copper compounds | 1,261 | — | — | — |
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BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY
COKER, AL
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 201 | — | — | — |
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 | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 20, 2008 | — | 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.