METALSAMERICA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 51 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
-
135 OLD BOILING SPRINGS RD
SHELBY, NC 28152
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- CLEVELAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 9 · last Feb 17, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 19, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110000349034
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 42 | — |
| 2016 | 58 | +39% |
| 2017 | 51 | -13% |
| 2018 | 52 | +2% |
| 2019 | 49 | -7% |
| 2020 | 51 | +4% |
| 2021 | 56 | +10% |
| 2022 | 50 | -10% |
| 2023 | 138 | +177% |
| 2024 | 226 | +64% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 193 | 123 | 70 | — | 175,285 | |
| Zinc compounds | 33 | 0 | 33 | — | 101 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 126 | 101 | 25 | — | 139,704 | |
| Zinc compounds | 12 | 0 | 12 | — | 158 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 50 | 50 | — | — | 56,118 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 56 | 56 | — | — | 77,825 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 51 | 51 | — | — | 130,845 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 49 | 49 | — | — | 353,847 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 52 | 52 | — | — | 81,449 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 51 | 51 | — | — | 206,862 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 58 | 58 | — | — | 160,946 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 42 | 42 | — | — | 250,300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 175,248 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 101 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SIEGFRIED JACOB METALLWERKE
ENNEPETAL
|
Lead | 5 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC LANDFILL/CMS
CONCORD, NC
|
Copper | 33 | — | — | — |
|
SIEGFRIED JACOB METALLWERKE
ENNEPETAL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 101 | — | — |
|
SIEGFRIED JACOB METALLWERKE
ENNEPETAL
|
Copper | — | 175,248 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 5 | FIRST BROAD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHELBY |
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 | Jul 26, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Nov 2, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Nov 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Nov 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 8, 2003 | Jul 3, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 15, 1995 | Sep 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 1995 | Sep 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 1992 | Jan 27, 1993 | 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.