TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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THE ELECTRIC MATERIALS CO/NORTH EAST
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,435 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
-
50 S WASHINGTON ST
NORTH EAST, PA 16428
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- ERIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000331686
How This Compares
#298
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#5,986
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)
+23% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,473 | — |
| 2016 | 2,167 | -12% |
| 2017 | 2,435 | +12% |
| 2018 | 2,180 | -10% |
| 2020 | 2,814 | — |
| 2021 | 2,957 | +5% |
| 2022 | 3,191 | +8% |
| 2023 | 2,693 | -16% |
| 2024 | 3,043 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 3,043 | 3,038 | 5 | — | 1,024,435 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 2,693 | 2,688 | 5 | — | 1,121,871 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 3,191 | 3,186 | 5 | — | 622,715 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 2,957 | 2,952 | 5 | — | 589,694 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 2,814 | 2,804 | 5 | 5 | 243,546 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 2,180 | 2,170 | 5 | 5 | 460,597 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 2,435 | 2,425 | 5 | 5 | 400,888 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 2,167 | 2,157 | 5 | 5 | 389,410 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 2,473 | 2,463 | 5 | 5 | 358,253 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 1,022,574 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SENECA LANDFILL
EVANS CITY, PA
|
Copper compounds | 1,361 | — | — | — |
|
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY LANDFILL
JAMESTOWN, NY
|
Copper compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
LIBERTY IRON & METAL CO
ERIE, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 122,800 | — | — |
|
MILLER COMPRESSING CO
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Copper compounds | — | 11,366 | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 645,220 | — | — |
|
IMPERIAL RECYCLING
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 243,188 | — | — |
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 | 250 | NORTHEAST BORO STP, NORTH EAST |
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 Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 5, 2018 | Jun 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 2018 | Jun 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 2016 | Feb 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 11, 2016 | Feb 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 2013 | May 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 20, 2013 | May 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 26, 2011 | Jul 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 7, 2009 | Apr 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 7, 2009 | Apr 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 18, 2007 | May 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 10, 2006 | Jul 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 20, 2004 | Jan 13, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 20, 2004 | Jan 13, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 2004 | Jan 13, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 2004 | Jan 13, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 2004 | Jun 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 20, 1999 | Mar 8, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 20, 1999 | Mar 8, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 20, 1999 | Mar 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 2, 1994 | Dec 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 13, 1990 | Nov 2, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 1990 | Nov 2, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 17, 1987 | Aug 19, 1987 | 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-PAD005028642-001 · Jul 1, 1987
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