SULZER METCO US INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 332 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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1101 PROSPECT AVENUE
WESTBURY, NY 11590
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- NASSAU County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332117
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 19, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 23, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000323793
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 347 | — |
| 2016 | 332 | -4% |
| 2017 | 332 | 0% |
| 2018 | 358 | +8% |
| 2019 | 5 | -99% |
| 2020 | 349 | +6874% |
| 2021 | 281 | -20% |
| 2022 | 284 | +1% |
| 2023 | 475 | +67% |
| 2024 | 535 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 275 | 275 | — | — | 42,575 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 104,822 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 11,952 | |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 46,278 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 114,076 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 215 | 215 | — | — | 49,945 | |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 15,148 | |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 38,851 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 215 | 215 | — | — | 48,010 | |
| Nickel | 60 | 60 | — | — | 108,034 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 14,777 | |
| Copper | 4 | 4 | — | — | 34,834 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 215 | 215 | — | — | 37,109 | |
| Nickel | 60 | 60 | — | — | 91,927 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8,229 | |
| Chromium | 3 | 3 | — | — | 14,317 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 14,345 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 266 | 266 | — | — | 48,635 | |
| Nickel | 80 | 80 | — | — | 106,391 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 3 | 3 | — | — | 14,507 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9,698 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 266 | 266 | — | — | 59,316 | |
| Nickel | 80 | 80 | — | — | 103,255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 9 | 9 | — | — | 12,715 | |
| Chromium | 4 | 4 | — | — | 7,293 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 852 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 268 | 268 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 51 | 51 | — | — | 86,290 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 8 | 8 | — | — | 14,729 | |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9,747 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 995 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 268 | 268 | — | — | 51,413 | |
| Nickel | 51 | 51 | — | — | 82,398 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 8 | 8 | — | — | 15,869 | |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9,038 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,515 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 275 | 275 | — | — | 31,804 | |
| Nickel | 65 | 65 | — | — | 105,880 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 4 | 4 | — | — | 12,135 | |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 20,847 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 11,107 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 46,121 | — | — |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 39,421 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 101,668 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ARROW SCRAP CORP
WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY
|
Copper | — | 41,935 | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM,INC.
ELIZABETH, NJ
|
Copper | 157 | — | — | — |
|
GREEN RIDGE METALS LLC
RIDGEWAY, PA
|
Copper | — | 4,186 | — | — |
|
ARROW SCRAP CORP
WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY
|
Nickel | — | 8,244 | — | — |
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CYCLECHEM,INC.
ELIZABETH, NJ
|
Nickel | 3,154 | — | — | — |
|
GREEN RIDGE METALS LLC
RIDGEWAY, PA
|
Nickel | — | 93,424 | — | — |
|
GREEN RIDGE METALS LLC
RIDGEWAY, PA
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 31,975 | — | — |
|
ARROW SCRAP CORP
WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 7,446 | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM,INC.
ELIZABETH, NJ
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | 3,154 | — | — | — |
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ARROW SCRAP CORP
WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY
|
Chromium | — | 748 | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM,INC.
ELIZABETH, NJ
|
Chromium | 845 | — | — | — |
|
GREEN RIDGE METALS LLC
RIDGEWAY, PA
|
Chromium | — | 10,359 | — | — |
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 | Oct 29, 2015 | Oct 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 29, 2015 | Oct 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 2015 | Mar 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2011 | Jun 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 2, 2011 | Jun 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 2, 2011 | Jun 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 2, 2011 | Jun 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 2007 | May 17, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 17, 2007 | May 17, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 1, 2005 | Feb 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 12, 2003 | Jul 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 1999 | May 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 1996 | Jan 27, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 1996 | Jan 27, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 1989 | Oct 4, 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.