Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BEKAERT STEEL
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,105 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.
- Address
-
301 DARLINGTON DR.
ROME, GA 30161
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- FLOYD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331222
- Inspections
- 3 · last May 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 2, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000356739
How This Compares
#221
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#5,684
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
12
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)
-63% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,102 | — |
| 2016 | 3,344 | +8% |
| 2017 | 3,105 | -7% |
| 2018 | 2,964 | -5% |
| 2019 | 2,800 | -6% |
| 2020 | 981 | -65% |
| 2021 | 1,070 | +9% |
| 2022 | 1,214 | +13% |
| 2023 | 1,113 | -8% |
| 2024 | 1,144 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,103 | 1,103 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 31 | 29 | 2 | — | 29,606 | |
| Copper compounds | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | 2,793 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,071 | 1,071 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 31 | 30 | 1 | — | 18,234 | |
| Copper compounds | 11 | 5 | 6 | — | 2,665 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,166 | 1,166 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 33 | 32 | 2 | — | 25,856 | |
| Copper compounds | 16 | 5 | 11 | — | 2,840 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,021 | 1,021 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 32 | 27 | 4 | — | 16,006 | |
| Copper compounds | 17 | 4 | 13 | — | 1,969 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 924 | 924 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 35 | 25 | 10 | — | 12,759 | |
| Copper compounds | 22 | 4 | 18 | — | 1,292 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,728 | 2,728 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 36 | 35 | — | 1 | 18,812 | |
| Zinc compounds | 26 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 22,710 | |
| Copper compounds | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | 12,371 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,839 | 2,839 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 93 | 92 | — | 1 | 25,708 | |
| Zinc compounds | 24 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 35,276 | |
| Copper compounds | 8 | 5 | 3 | — | 26,359 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,859 | 2,859 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 108 | 92 | 15 | 1 | 18,898 | |
| Zinc compounds | 89 | 3 | 85 | 1 | 25,194 | |
| Copper compounds | 49 | 5 | 45 | — | 23,826 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,004 | 3,004 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 238 | 3 | 234 | 1 | 33,328 | |
| Lead compounds | 96 | 92 | 3 | 1 | 26,772 | |
| Copper compounds | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 11,195 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,899 | 2,899 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 98 | 92 | 5 | 1 | 4,583 | |
| Zinc compounds | 95 | 3 | 91 | 1 | 17,673 | |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 13,293 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 23,252 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TAYLOR'S METAL RECYCLING
CARTERSVILLE, GA
|
Copper compounds | — | 190 | — | — |
|
SCHNITZER SOUTHEAST LLC
CARTERSVILLE, GA
|
Copper compounds | — | 279 | — | — |
|
GORDON COUNTY LANDFILL
RANGER, GA
|
Copper compounds | 2,309 | — | — | — |
|
ELECTRUM RECOVERY WORKS INC
RAHWAY, NJ
|
Lead compounds | — | 23,252 | — | — |
|
GORDON COUNTY LANDFILL
RANGER, GA
|
Lead compounds | 6,344 | — | — | — |
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 compounds | 15 | ROME WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY, ROME |
| Lead compounds | 10 | ROME WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY, ROME |
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 unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2018 | Jul 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2018 | Jul 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 17, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 17, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 17, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 17, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 5, 2009 | Apr 10, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 3, 2007 | Jan 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 3, 2007 | Jan 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 2, 2005 | Mar 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 2003 | May 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 1, 1986 | Nov 11, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, dissolved [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +139% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, dissolved [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +4% | Mar 2023 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD051008274-001 · Feb 16, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2003-9906 · Mar 13, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD051008274-002 · Oct 1, 1986
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD051008274-003 · Oct 1, 1986
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