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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FORD METER BOX COMPANY INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,760 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 $5,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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775 MANCHESTER AVE
WABASH, IN 46992
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- WABASH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332911
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jan 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $5,000 · last Feb 17, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000401752
How This Compares
#260
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#4,452
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
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)
+167% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,650 | — |
| 2016 | 6,158 | -7% |
| 2017 | 7,760 | +26% |
| 2018 | 14,835 | +91% |
| 2019 | 13,359 | -10% |
| 2020 | 12,624 | -6% |
| 2021 | 15,856 | +26% |
| 2022 | 14,842 | -6% |
| 2023 | 21,781 | +47% |
| 2024 | 17,761 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,455 | 7,404 | 51 | — | 124,474 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 6,220 | 6,220 | — | — | 35,453 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,713 | 3,568 | 145 | — | 616,636 | |
| Lead compounds | 335 | 324 | 10 | — | 14,705 | |
| Nickel compounds | 38 | 37 | 1 | — | 7,019 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9,437 | 9,388 | 49 | — | 133,687 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 8,128 | 8,128 | — | — | 46,325 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,776 | 3,635 | 141 | — | 587,430 | |
| Lead compounds | 401 | 391 | 10 | — | 15,259 | |
| Nickel compounds | 39 | 37 | 2 | — | 6,680 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,562 | 6,487 | 75 | — | 98,839 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 5,528 | 5,528 | — | — | 31,505 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,446 | 2,367 | 79 | — | 385,438 | |
| Lead compounds | 281 | 271 | 10 | — | 10,089 | |
| Nickel compounds | 25 | 24 | 1 | — | 4,376 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,087 | 6,944 | 143 | — | 91,577 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 6,174 | 6,174 | — | — | 35,191 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,290 | 2,147 | 143 | — | 342,374 | |
| Lead compounds | 283 | 273 | 10 | — | 9,336 | |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 21 | 1 | — | 3,890 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,506 | 5,420 | 86 | — | 80,851 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 4,738 | 4,738 | — | — | 27,002 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,044 | 1,937 | 107 | — | 336,498 | |
| Lead compounds | 316 | 219 | 97 | — | 8,563 | |
| Nickel compounds | 20 | 19 | 1 | — | 3,826 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,953 | 5,942 | 11 | — | 81,217 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 5,178 | 5,178 | — | — | 29,508 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,961 | 1,941 | 20 | — | 284,277 | |
| Lead compounds | 247 | 242 | 5 | — | 8,523 | |
| Nickel | 20 | 19 | 1 | — | 3,232 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,509 | 6,479 | 30 | — | 87,892 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 5,730 | 5,730 | — | — | 32,660 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,327 | 2,262 | 65 | — | 392,707 | |
| Lead compounds | 244 | 241 | 3 | — | 9,901 | |
| Nickel | 25 | 24 | 1 | — | 4,473 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,683 | 5,534 | 149 | — | 83,689 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,852 | 1,704 | 148 | — | 358,584 | |
| Lead compounds | 206 | 191 | 15 | — | 8,965 | |
| Nickel | 19 | 18 | 1 | — | 4,093 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,077 | 4,036 | 41 | — | 75,726 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,929 | 1,850 | 79 | — | 379,973 | |
| Lead compounds | 131 | 124 | 7 | — | 9,226 | |
| Nickel | 21 | 20 | 1 | — | 4,335 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,393 | 4,254 | 139 | — | 74,582 | |
| Copper | 2,039 | 1,895 | 144 | — | 414,984 | |
| Lead | 196 | 186 | 10 | — | 9,896 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 22 | 20 | 2 | — | 4,737 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 367,221 | — | — |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 35,453 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 105,935 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 77,960 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 6,831,567 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF INDIANA
WABASH, IN
|
Copper compounds | 36,423 | — | — | — |
|
THE FEDERAL METAL CO
BEDFORD, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 73,131 | — | — |
|
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 8,469 | — | — |
|
VICTOR METALS
WICKLIFFE, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 8,106 | — | — |
|
H KRAMER & CO
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 89,480 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper compounds | 46,403 | — | — | — |
|
IMPERIAL RECYCLING
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 24,964 | — | — |
|
METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS CO
WEST CHESTER, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 164,047 | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 165,595 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead compounds | 4,640 | — | — | — |
|
IMPERIAL RECYCLING
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 383 | — | — |
|
METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS CO
WEST CHESTER, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 3,544 | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 2,543 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF INDIANA
WABASH, IN
|
Lead compounds | 828 | — | — | — |
|
THE FEDERAL METAL CO
BEDFORD, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 1,123 | — | — |
|
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 130 | — | — |
|
VICTOR METALS
WICKLIFFE, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 139 | — | — |
|
H KRAMER & CO
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 1,374 | — | — |
|
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 97 | — | — |
|
VICTOR METALS
WICKLIFFE, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 92 | — | — |
|
H KRAMER & CO
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,021 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 530 | — | — | — |
|
IMPERIAL RECYCLING
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 285 | — | — |
|
METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS CO
WEST CHESTER, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,852 | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,890 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF INDIANA
WABASH, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 416 | — | — | — |
|
THE FEDERAL METAL CO
BEDFORD, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 835 | — | — |
|
METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS CO
WEST CHESTER, PA
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 34,945 | — | — |
|
VICTOR METALS
WICKLIFFE, OH
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 508 | — | — |
|
METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS CO
WEST CHESTER, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 42,824 | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 8,044 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF INDIANA
WABASH, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 16,765 | — | — | — |
|
THE FEDERAL METAL CO
BEDFORD, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 3,553 | — | — |
|
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 411 | — | — |
|
VICTOR METALS
WICKLIFFE, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 900 | — | — |
|
H KRAMER & CO
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 4,347 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 46,403 | — | — | — |
|
IMPERIAL RECYCLING
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,213 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 1 | WABASH WWTP, WABASH |
| Copper compounds | 18 | WABASH WWTP, WABASH |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | WABASH WWTP, WABASH |
| Lead compounds | 2 | WABASH WWTP, WABASH |
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 | Apr 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 2, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 2, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 2, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 18, 2022 | May 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 6, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 1, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 2015 | Aug 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 23, 2012 | Aug 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 23, 2012 | Aug 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 18, 2006 | Jul 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 5, 2006 | Jul 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 5, 2006 | Jul 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 5, 2006 | Jul 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 5, 2006 | Jul 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 5, 2006 | Jul 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 1, 2003 | Aug 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 1, 2003 | Aug 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 1, 2003 | Aug 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 2000 | Apr 1, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 17, 1994 | Mar 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 17, 1994 | Mar 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 17, 1994 | Mar 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 3, 1992 | Feb 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 3, 1992 | Feb 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 27, 1992 | Mar 12, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 25, 1990 | Apr 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 25, 1990 | Oct 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 2, 1988 | Oct 11, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 14, 1988 | Jan 16, 1989 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604312512 · Feb 17, 2025
$5,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604219911 · Nov 13, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-025 · Nov 14, 2023
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-023 · Feb 16, 2023
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-024 · Jan 11, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-022 · Jan 11, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-021 · Jun 15, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-020 · Jul 10, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-019 · Aug 1, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-018 · Jun 14, 2012
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-017 · Sep 26, 2007
$8,500
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-016 · Sep 17, 2007
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-015 · Sep 13, 2007
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-014 · Aug 15, 2007
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-013 · Aug 9, 2007
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-012 · May 23, 2007
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-011 · Apr 23, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-010 · Sep 26, 2006
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-009 · Aug 5, 2005
$16,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005146683-008 · Apr 14, 2004
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