TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
H KRAMER & CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 832 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
-
1339 W 21ST ST
CHICAGO, IL 60608
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 10, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 28, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110018255831
How This Compares
#418
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#7,289
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-84% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 726 | — |
| 2016 | 767 | +6% |
| 2017 | 832 | +8% |
| 2018 | 880 | +6% |
| 2019 | 784 | -11% |
| 2020 | 118 | -85% |
| 2021 | 124 | +5% |
| 2022 | 127 | +2% |
| 2023 | 117 | -8% |
| 2024 | 113 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 92 | 92 | — | — | 1,016,974 | |
| Copper | 8 | 8 | — | — | 621,120 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,886 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,727 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 110,280 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 94 | 94 | — | — | 1,002,749 | |
| Copper | 9 | 9 | — | — | 588,307 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,582 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,484 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 4 | 4 | — | — | 107,638 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 98 | 98 | — | — | 1,176,078 | |
| Copper | 9 | 9 | — | — | 621,358 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,872 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,756 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 40,585 | |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | 127,038 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 95 | 95 | — | — | 1,177,030 | |
| Copper | 9 | 9 | — | — | 669,059 | |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | 130,995 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,378 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 43,825 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 91 | 91 | — | — | 1,078,017 | |
| Copper | 9 | 9 | — | — | 625,763 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,771 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,869 | |
| Lead | 4 | 4 | — | — | 119,857 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 41,020 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 645 | 645 | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 107 | 107 | — | — | 1,069,620 | |
| Copper | 12 | 12 | — | — | 722,657 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,482 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 47,606 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,305 | |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | 119,192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 724 | 724 | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 120 | 120 | — | — | 847,004 | |
| Copper | 13 | 13 | — | — | 773,407 | |
| Lead | 6 | 6 | — | — | 34,604 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5,432 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3,191 | |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 51,551 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 645 | 645 | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 105 | 105 | — | — | 838,203 | |
| Copper | 55 | 55 | — | — | 677,206 | |
| Lead | 15 | 15 | — | — | 29,303 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,171 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,881 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 2 | 2 | — | — | 26,341 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 630 | 630 | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 103 | 103 | — | — | 1,406,628 | |
| Lead | 11 | 11 | — | — | 40,503 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 11 | 11 | — | — | 785,705 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,101 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 6,071 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 2 | 2 | — | — | 45,714 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 587 | 587 | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 100 | 100 | — | — | 1,016,503 | |
| Lead | 14 | 14 | — | — | 30,903 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 11 | 11 | — | — | 710,606 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,401 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,501 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 4 | 4 | — | — | 25,401 |
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 | — | 110,257 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 4,727 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 3,886 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 1,016,974 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 621,120 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OLD BRIDGE METALS & CHEMICALS INC
OLD BRIDGE, NJ
|
Zinc compounds | — | 999,409 | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 184 | — | — |
|
COMBINED METALS
TORONTO
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,346 | — | — |
|
LARAWAY RDF
JOLIET, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
METALLIC RECOVERY GROUP
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 16,035 | — | — |
|
COMBINED METALS
TORONTO
|
Manganese | — | 285 | — | — |
|
LARAWAY RDF
JOLIET, IL
|
Manganese | — | — | — | — |
|
METALLIC RECOVERY GROUP
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Manganese | — | 3,394 | — | — |
|
OLD BRIDGE METALS & CHEMICALS INC
OLD BRIDGE, NJ
|
Manganese | — | 168 | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Manganese | — | 39 | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Copper | — | 6,120 | — | — |
|
COMBINED METALS
TORONTO
|
Copper | — | 44,896 | — | — |
|
LARAWAY RDF
JOLIET, IL
|
Copper | — | — | — | — |
|
METALLIC RECOVERY GROUP
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Copper | — | 534,771 | — | — |
|
OLD BRIDGE METALS & CHEMICALS INC
OLD BRIDGE, NJ
|
Copper | — | 35,333 | — | — |
|
COMBINED METALS
TORONTO
|
Lead | — | 1,410 | — | — |
|
LARAWAY RDF
JOLIET, IL
|
Lead | 23 | — | — | — |
|
METALLIC RECOVERY GROUP
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Lead | — | 16,790 | — | — |
|
OLD BRIDGE METALS & CHEMICALS INC
OLD BRIDGE, NJ
|
Lead | — | 91,865 | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead | — | 192 | — | — |
|
COMBINED METALS
TORONTO
|
Nickel | — | 329 | — | — |
|
LARAWAY RDF
JOLIET, IL
|
Nickel | — | — | — | — |
|
METALLIC RECOVERY GROUP
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Nickel | — | 3,922 | — | — |
|
OLD BRIDGE METALS & CHEMICALS INC
OLD BRIDGE, NJ
|
Nickel | — | 431 | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel | — | 45 | — | — |
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 | — | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Nickel | — | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Zinc compounds | — | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Manganese | — | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Copper | — | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1990-0263
Judicial
· Case 05-2011-5009 · Mar 28, 2013
$35,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2006-6000 · Mar 30, 2006
$10,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2000-0659 · Nov 1, 2001
$18,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1998-0821 · Nov 14, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1996-0638 · Sep 19, 1997
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