TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NUCOR STEEL DECATUR
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,448 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
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4301 IVERSON BLVD
TRINITY, AL 35673
View on map ↗ - County
- MORGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 14 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 9, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000589328
How This Compares
#181
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#4,307
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)
+20% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,611 | — |
| 2016 | 3,023 | -16% |
| 2017 | 8,448 | +179% |
| 2018 | 3,928 | -53% |
| 2019 | 1,626 | -59% |
| 2020 | 3,385 | +108% |
| 2021 | 4,295 | +27% |
| 2022 | 3,709 | -14% |
| 2023 | 3,305 | -11% |
| 2024 | 4,337 | +31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 11,520 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 701 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,082 | 2,082 | — | — | 1,396,141 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,388 | 1,259 | 129 | — | 11,267,976 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 263 | 250 | 14 | — | 140,088 | |
| Mercury compounds | 170 | 170 | — | — | 12 | |
| Lead compounds | 152 | 152 | — | — | 93,801 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 102 | 102 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 89 | 89 | — | — | 64,553 | |
| Nickel compounds | 65 | 51 | 15 | — | 8,105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 14,741 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 300 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,352 | 1,304 | 48 | — | 8,314,940 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,193 | 1,193 | — | — | 1,501,808 | |
| Mercury compounds | 192 | 192 | — | — | 25 | |
| Lead compounds | 183 | 160 | 23 | — | 87,858 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 137 | 123 | 14 | — | 151,176 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 107 | 107 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 67 | 54 | 13 | — | 8,132 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 64 | 42 | 21 | — | 59,089 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 23,157 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 13,410 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,568 | 1,568 | — | — | 1,343,604 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,398 | 1,228 | 170 | — | 13,974,894 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 199 | 167 | 33 | — | 121,074 | |
| Mercury compounds | 179 | 179 | — | — | 61 | |
| Lead compounds | 139 | 137 | 2 | — | 118,309 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 106 | 106 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 60 | 46 | 14 | — | 9,090 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 51 | 39 | 12 | — | 40,502 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 16,089 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 11,868 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,783 | 1,536 | 247 | — | 16,056,333 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,695 | 1,695 | — | — | 1,370,387 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 234 | 171 | 63 | — | 128,632 | |
| Lead compounds | 180 | 174 | 6 | — | 136,069 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 127 | 127 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 118 | 118 | — | — | 62 | |
| Copper compounds | 76 | 48 | 28 | — | 45,807 | |
| Nickel compounds | 70 | 55 | 15 | — | 6,697 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 12,652 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,460 | 1,347 | 113 | — | 16,660,611 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,251 | 1,251 | — | — | 1,068,850 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 183 | 133 | 50 | — | 88,175 | |
| Lead compounds | 149 | 149 | — | — | 139,173 | |
| Mercury compounds | 101 | 101 | — | — | 63 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 101 | 101 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 77 | 60 | 17 | — | 4,398 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 53 | 42 | 12 | — | 43,019 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 4,300 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,577 | 1,415 | 162 | — | 16,316,268 | |
| Nickel compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 4,836 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,928 | 1,458 | 470 | — | 18,319,035 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,195 | 1,174 | 21 | — | 1,204,147 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 243 | 107 | 136 | — | 102,692 | |
| Lead compounds | 181 | 160 | 21 | — | 175,220 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 116 | 116 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 108 | 108 | — | — | 125 | |
| Copper compounds | 91 | 46 | 46 | — | 51,003 | |
| Nickel compounds | 56 | 56 | — | — | 6,663 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 6,669 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4,873 | 4,873 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,756 | 1,408 | 348 | — | 20,776,479 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,233 | 1,224 | 9 | — | 1,692,508 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 176 | 96 | 80 | — | 104,544 | |
| Lead compounds | 161 | 152 | 9 | — | 197,982 | |
| Mercury compounds | 102 | 102 | — | — | 5 | |
| Copper compounds | 74 | 43 | 30 | — | 64,034 | |
| Nickel compounds | 63 | 63 | — | — | 12,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 17,499 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,557 | 1,306 | 251 | — | 21,244,864 | |
| Manganese compounds | 721 | 721 | — | — | 1,553,227 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 233 | 155 | 78 | — | 96,055 | |
| Nickel compounds | 199 | 199 | — | — | 11,746 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 144 | 139 | 5 | — | 209,641 | |
| Mercury compounds | 94 | 94 | — | — | 7 | |
| Copper compounds | 66 | 40 | 26 | — | 61,534 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 16,994 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,514 | 1,201 | 313 | — | 12,814,122 | |
| Manganese compounds | 654 | 645 | 9 | — | 1,802,053 | |
| Lead compounds | 569 | 559 | 9 | — | 203,046 | |
| Mercury compounds | 368 | 368 | — | — | 26 | |
| Nickel compounds | 218 | 218 | — | — | 11,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 208 | 143 | 65 | — | 155,693 | |
| Copper compounds | 80 | 38 | 42 | — | 75,241 |
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 | — | 93,539 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 12 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 11,261,299 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 59,922 | — | — |
| Vanadium compounds | — | 12,347 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 1,309,012 | — | — |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 1,751 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 5,891 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 128,444 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 6,912 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 104 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Manganese compounds | 1,037 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Manganese compounds | — | 19 | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 85,950 | — | — | — |
|
SA RECYCLING
DECATUR, AL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 4,486 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 38 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 1,213,146 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Manganese compounds | — | 91,361 | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 6,480 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 447 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 93 | — | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 36 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 8,679,910 | — | — |
|
US ZINC CORP -CLARKSVILLE
CLARKSVILLE, TN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,927,229 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Zinc compounds | — | 653,678 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 2,214 | — | — | — |
|
SA RECYCLING
DECATUR, AL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 5,472 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Nickel compounds | — | 412 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 39 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 3,781 | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11,603 | — | — | — |
|
SA RECYCLING
DECATUR, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 449 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 8,699 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 115,516 | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Copper compounds | 4,632 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Copper compounds | — | 55,369 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Copper compounds | — | 4,170 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
HUNTSVILLE, AL
|
Copper compounds | — | 383 | — | — |
|
SA RECYCLING
DECATUR, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 449 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | 16 | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Lead compounds | 261 | — | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 70 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 86,028 | — | — |
|
US ZINC CORP -CLARKSVILLE
CLARKSVILLE, TN
|
Lead compounds | — | 497 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Lead compounds | — | 6,479 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SA RECYCLING
DECATUR, AL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 12 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Vanadium compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Vanadium compounds | 2,393 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 11,482 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 865 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 701 | DECATUR UTILITIES WWTP, DECATUR |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 4,608 | DECATUR UTILITIES WWTP, DECATUR |
| Zinc compounds | 104 | DECATUR UTILITIES WWTP, DECATUR |
| Lead compounds | 0 | DECATUR UTILITIES WWTP, DECATUR |
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 | Mar 28, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 21, 2016 | Jul 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 29, 2008 | Sep 3, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 29, 2008 | Sep 3, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 29, 2008 | Sep 3, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 29, 2008 | Sep 3, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 29, 2008 | Sep 3, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 29, 2008 | Sep 3, 2008 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603079884 · Mar 28, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602135665 · Feb 11, 2020
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALR000006817-001 · Aug 8, 2016
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AL-N00006166 · Aug 9, 2007
$21,700
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