Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 30,072 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
384 OLD GRASSDALE RD NE
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View on map ↗ - County
- BARTOW County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 4, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110041343267
How This Compares
#101
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#2,237
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+39% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,748 | — |
| 2016 | 26,946 | +1% |
| 2017 | 30,072 | +12% |
| 2018 | 30,273 | +1% |
| 2019 | 34,286 | +13% |
| 2020 | 40,006 | +17% |
| 2021 | 37,849 | -5% |
| 2022 | 36,362 | -4% |
| 2023 | 37,411 | +3% |
| 2024 | 37,157 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 29,297 | 29,297 | — | — | 6,287,846 | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,446 | 6,446 | — | — | 520,984 | |
| Lead compounds | 780 | 780 | — | — | 186,270 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 62,480 | |
| Copper compounds | 58 | 58 | — | — | 48,856 | |
| Mercury compounds | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 4,513 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 29,002 | 29,002 | — | — | 5,891,679 | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,691 | 6,691 | — | — | 525,529 | |
| Lead compounds | 862 | 862 | — | — | 178,416 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 699 | 699 | — | — | 63,860 | |
| Copper compounds | 63 | 63 | — | — | 78,329 | |
| Mercury compounds | 62 | 62 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 10,527 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 28,100 | 28,100 | — | — | 5,639,606 | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,770 | 6,770 | — | — | 527,527 | |
| Lead compounds | 850 | 850 | — | — | 210,197 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 65,060 | |
| Copper compounds | 63 | 63 | — | — | 76,733 | |
| Mercury compounds | 56 | 56 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 11,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 32,813 | 32,813 | — | — | 5,938,033 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,642 | 3,642 | — | — | 448,767 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,011 | 1,011 | — | — | 184,019 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 61,239 | |
| Mercury compounds | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | 65,148 | |
| Nickel compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 178,330 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 123 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 35,593 | 35,593 | — | — | 5,790,722 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,937 | 2,937 | — | — | 426,204 | |
| Lead compounds | 764 | 764 | — | — | 147,773 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 608 | 608 | — | — | 58,197 | |
| Mercury compounds | 46 | 46 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | 61,129 | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 9,488 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 30,352 | 30,352 | — | — | 5,862,311 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,280 | 2,280 | — | — | 354,194 | |
| Lead compounds | 923 | 923 | — | — | 154,380 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 333 | 333 | — | — | 57,835 | |
| Copper compounds | 296 | 296 | — | — | 57,918 | |
| Nickel compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | 9,744 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 26,847 | 26,847 | — | — | 6,139,194 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,983 | 1,983 | — | — | 385,331 | |
| Lead compounds | 731 | 731 | — | — | 175,832 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 401 | 401 | — | — | 56,843 | |
| Copper compounds | 253 | 253 | — | — | 53,367 | |
| Mercury compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 8,484 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 26,847 | 26,847 | — | — | 5,941,566 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,983 | 1,983 | — | — | 439,759 | |
| Lead compounds | 731 | 731 | — | — | 162,190 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 246 | 246 | — | — | 33,459 | |
| Copper compounds | 207 | 207 | — | — | 49,838 | |
| Mercury compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 23,628 | 23,628 | — | — | 5,159,029 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,983 | 1,983 | — | — | 433,058 | |
| Lead compounds | 621 | 621 | — | — | 135,715 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 449 | 449 | — | — | 43,065 | |
| Copper compounds | 207 | 207 | — | — | 43,369 | |
| Mercury compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 2,920 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 23,346 | 23,346 | — | — | 5,576,730 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,947 | 1,947 | — | — | 465,266 | |
| Lead compounds | 709 | 709 | — | — | 169,465 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 466 | 466 | — | — | 51,338 | |
| Copper compounds | 211 | 211 | — | — | 48,251 | |
| Mercury compounds | 51 | 51 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 3,904 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 186,593 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 4,440 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 48,016 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 67,695 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 6,476,155 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 512,028 | — | — |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | 118 | — | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 2 |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | 118 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 6,235,459 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 52,387 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,074 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 61,406 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Nickel compounds | — | 4,435 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 78 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Lead compounds | — | 183,067 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 3,203 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Copper compounds | — | 48,016 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Copper compounds | 840 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Manganese compounds | — | 512,027 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 8,957 | — | — | — |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 22, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2001 | Jan 16, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 6, 2001 | Jan 16, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 29, 1993 | Feb 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 1993 | Jul 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 1993 | Jul 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 1993 | Jul 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 1993 | Jul 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 10, 1993 | Jul 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 10, 1993 | Jul 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 10, 1993 | Jul 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 10, 1993 | Jul 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 1985 | Apr 29, 1986 | 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
· Case HQ-2001-6006 · Aug 2, 2002
FINAL 3008(H) I.S. CA ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD030059182-001 · Mar 21, 1994
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