Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CHICAGO EXTRUDED METALS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 489 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
-
1601 S. 54TH AVE.
CICERO, IL 60804
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 6, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 3, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000435823
How This Compares
#475
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#8,053
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 375 | — |
| 2016 | 339 | -10% |
| 2017 | 489 | +44% |
| 2018 | 405 | -17% |
| 2019 | 315 | -22% |
| 2020 | 235 | -25% |
| 2021 | 305 | +30% |
| 2022 | 290 | -5% |
| 2024 | 1 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 85,043 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 265,698 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 459 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 274 | 274 | — | — | 423,512 | |
| Copper compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 273,643 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 12,923 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 289 | 289 | — | — | 400,800 | |
| Copper compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 274,095 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 12,733 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 222 | 222 | — | — | 319,367 | |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 215,930 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10,058 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 298 | 298 | — | — | 439,339 | |
| Copper compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 288,772 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 13,541 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 383 | 383 | — | — | 522,025 | |
| Copper compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 326,478 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 15,565 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 462 | 462 | — | — | 573,287 | |
| Copper compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 342,074 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 16,548 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 321 | 321 | — | — | 495,566 | |
| Copper compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 288,491 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 14,072 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 355 | 355 | — | — | 752,674 | |
| Copper compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 358,851 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 18,818 |
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 | — | 26,324 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 398,243 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 796,399 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SHUSTER METALS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Copper compounds | — | 48,787 | — | — |
|
MADISON INDUSTRIES INC.
OLD BRUDGE, NJ
|
Copper compounds | — | 4,812 | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 72,490 | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL METALS RECYCLING CTR
ELGIN, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 139,608 | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL METALS RECYCLING CTR
ELGIN, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 74,737 | — | — |
|
MADISON INDUSTRIES INC.
OLD BRUDGE, NJ
|
Zinc compounds | — | 10,306 | — | — |
|
MADISON INDUSTRIES INC.
OLD BRUDGE, NJ
|
Lead compounds | — | 224 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 235 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Copper compounds | 11 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Zinc compounds | 101 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
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 | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 6, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Mar 6, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 23, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 16, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 14, 2008 | Aug 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 14, 2008 | Aug 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 14, 2008 | Aug 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 14, 2008 | Aug 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Aug 14, 2008 | Aug 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Aug 14, 2008 | Aug 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 27, 2004 | Jun 14, 2004 | 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.
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD010605574-JD1 · Jun 4, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603820146 · Dec 18, 2023
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603690133 · Aug 16, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602425078 · Feb 11, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-9913 · Jul 3, 2012
$80,714
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD010605574-002 · Jul 3, 2012
$80,714
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD010605574-001 · May 26, 2009
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD010605574-DV1 · Apr 27, 2004
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