Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NUCOR STEEL AUBURN INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 897 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
-
25 QUARRY RD
AUBURN, NY 13021
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- CAYUGA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jun 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 9, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000325050
How This Compares
#203
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#7,224
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
3
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)
-62% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,253 | — |
| 2016 | 1,007 | -20% |
| 2017 | 897 | -11% |
| 2018 | 819 | -9% |
| 2019 | 794 | -3% |
| 2020 | 557 | -30% |
| 2021 | 610 | +9% |
| 2022 | 503 | -17% |
| 2023 | 531 | +6% |
| 2024 | 479 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 268 | 264 | 4 | — | 2,793,289 | |
| Manganese compounds | 64 | 64 | — | — | 369,081 | |
| Mercury compounds | 50 | 50 | — | — | 28 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 28 | 28 | — | — | 44,122 | |
| Lead compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 189,888 | |
| Copper compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 44,952 | |
| Nickel compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 3,672 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 317 | 271 | 46 | — | 2,927,503 | |
| Manganese compounds | 66 | 66 | — | — | 428,942 | |
| Mercury compounds | 50 | 50 | — | — | 32 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 28 | 28 | — | — | 52,081 | |
| Lead compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 205,171 | |
| Copper compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 47,214 | |
| Nickel compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 1,841 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 290 | 271 | 20 | — | 2,804,444 | |
| Manganese compounds | 64 | 64 | — | — | 500,643 | |
| Mercury compounds | 50 | 50 | — | — | 30 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 36 | 36 | — | — | 50,125 | |
| Copper compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 52,299 | |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 178,269 | |
| Nickel compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 4,370 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 332 | 326 | 6 | — | 3,395,916 | |
| Manganese compounds | 102 | 102 | — | — | 569,964 | |
| Mercury compounds | 57 | 57 | — | — | 34 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 44 | 44 | — | — | 57,872 | |
| Copper compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | 58,489 | |
| Lead compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 251,328 | |
| Nickel compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 4,142 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 302 | 292 | 10 | — | 3,162,971 | |
| Manganese compounds | 92 | 92 | — | — | 470,069 | |
| Mercury compounds | 57 | 57 | — | — | 33 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 39 | 39 | — | — | 57,483 | |
| Copper compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 56,712 | |
| Lead compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 205,128 | |
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 4,729 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 321 | 312 | 9 | — | 3,529,336 | |
| Manganese compounds | 253 | 100 | 153 | — | 573,912 | |
| Mercury compounds | 64 | 64 | — | — | 38 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 56 | 42 | 15 | — | 69,964 | |
| Copper compounds | 42 | 26 | 16 | — | 68,188 | |
| Lead compounds | 36 | 23 | 13 | — | 260,298 | |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 6,167 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 352 | 345 | 7 | — | 3,509,637 | |
| Manganese compounds | 244 | 108 | 135 | — | 603,175 | |
| Mercury compounds | 68 | 68 | — | — | 38 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 50 | 38 | 13 | — | 69,451 | |
| Copper compounds | 43 | 29 | 14 | — | 70,592 | |
| Lead compounds | 37 | 25 | 12 | — | 267,774 | |
| Nickel compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 5,527 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 349 | 336 | 12 | — | 3,613,833 | |
| Manganese compounds | 256 | 106 | 150 | — | 537,124 | |
| Mercury compounds | 136 | 136 | — | — | 38 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 51 | 37 | 14 | — | 67,880 | |
| Copper compounds | 44 | 28 | 16 | — | 79,661 | |
| Lead compounds | 38 | 25 | 13 | — | 306,997 | |
| Nickel compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 5,522 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 419 | 411 | 8 | — | 3,545,683 | |
| Manganese compounds | 281 | 152 | 129 | — | 604,475 | |
| Mercury compounds | 154 | 154 | — | — | 37 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 49 | 37 | 12 | — | 76,342 | |
| Copper compounds | 42 | 29 | 14 | — | 79,498 | |
| Lead compounds | 37 | 25 | 11 | — | 301,580 | |
| Nickel compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 5,338 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 622 | 613 | 9 | — | 3,352,338 | |
| Manganese compounds | 325 | 174 | 150 | — | 557,012 | |
| Mercury compounds | 156 | 156 | — | — | 39 | |
| Lead compounds | 64 | 51 | 13 | — | 248,479 | |
| Copper compounds | 38 | 22 | 16 | — | 68,836 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 34 | 20 | 14 | — | 53,626 | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 5,113 | ♦ 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 | — | 189,575 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 2,790,100 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 41,153 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 305,184 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 28 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 44,041 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 3,330 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,968 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 41,153 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 44,041 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Copper compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Copper compounds | 907 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Mercury compounds | — | 28 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 189,575 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Lead compounds | 309 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 305,184 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Manganese compounds | 63,891 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 2,790,100 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 54 | — | — | — |
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Zinc compounds | 3,128 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 3,330 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Nickel compounds | 340 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1 | AUBURN - C STP, AUBURN |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | AUBURN - C STP, AUBURN |
| Manganese compounds | — | AUBURN - C STP, AUBURN |
| Copper compounds | 2 | AUBURN - C STP, AUBURN |
| Mercury compounds | — | AUBURN - C STP, AUBURN |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | AUBURN - C STP, AUBURN |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | AUBURN - C STP, AUBURN |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | AUBURN - C STP, AUBURN |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 13, 2000 | Apr 25, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 1993 | Dec 18, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 30, 1992 | Apr 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 8, 1992 | Aug 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 6, 1986 | May 8, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 1984 | May 8, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 1984 | Mar 27, 1985 | 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-2001-6005 · Aug 22, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD066785650-000 · Jul 9, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD066785650-002 · May 6, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD066785650-001 · Jan 16, 1985
Judicial
· Case 02-1980-0006 · Sep 14, 1983
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