TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SCEPTER INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 134,374 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
-
6467 SCEPTER RD
BICKNELL, IN 47512
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- KNOX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331492
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 19, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 8, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000403331
How This Compares
#58
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#918
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)
+27% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 168,409 | — |
| 2016 | 188,076 | +12% |
| 2017 | 134,374 | -29% |
| 2018 | 166,340 | +24% |
| 2019 | 134 | -100% |
| 2020 | 147,204 | +109590% |
| 2021 | 177,561 | +21% |
| 2022 | 175,802 | -1% |
| 2023 | 225,010 | +28% |
| 2024 | 213,981 | -5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 212,723 | 212,708 | 15 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 738 | 738 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 339 | 339 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 112 | 100 | 12 | — | 83,852 | |
| Lead | 39 | 37 | 2 | — | 204 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 28 | 16 | 12 | — | 87,700 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 223,754 | 223,730 | 24 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 778 | 778 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 292 | 292 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 115 | 99 | 16 | — | 88,136 | |
| Lead | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 213 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 31 | 16 | 14 | — | 92,525 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 172,716 | 172,683 | 33 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,546 | 2,546 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 367 | 367 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 103 | 72 | 31 | — | 83,709 | |
| Manganese | 41 | 12 | 29 | — | 87,736 | |
| Lead | 29 | 27 | 2 | — | 193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 174,582 | 174,556 | 26 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,580 | 2,580 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 273 | 273 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 81 | 79 | 2 | — | 76,268 | |
| Lead | 30 | 29 | 1 | — | 182 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 14 | 13 | 2 | — | 79,903 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 144,391 | 144,361 | 30 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,109 | 2,109 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 603 | 603 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 64 | 62 | 1 | — | 60,628 | |
| Lead | 25 | 24 | 1 | — | 144 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 12 | 10 | 1 | — | 63,616 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 162,993 | 162,943 | 50 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,550 | 2,550 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 659 | 659 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 85 | 71 | 14 | — | 70,229 | |
| Lead | 27 | 26 | 1 | — | 194 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 25 | 11 | 13 | — | 72,773 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 131,658 | 131,648 | 10 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,074 | 2,074 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 532 | 532 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 66 | 52 | 15 | — | 77,696 | |
| Manganese | 22 | 8 | 14 | — | 81,198 | |
| Lead | 21 | 19 | 2 | — | 185 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 177,950 | 177,945 | 5 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 9,441 | 9,441 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 585 | 585 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 65 | 63 | 1 | — | 101,807 | |
| Lead | 24 | 22 | 2 | — | 379 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 95,746 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 162,611 | 162,606 | 5 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,560 | 3,560 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,123 | 2,123 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 74 | 73 | 1 | — | 76,493 | |
| Lead | 27 | 26 | 2 | — | 197 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 79,673 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 3,052 |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 73,087 |
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
|
Copper | 115 | — | — | — |
|
SCEPTER BICKNELL
BRUCEVILLE, IN
|
Copper | 83,679 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY TRANSPORTATION INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Copper | 58 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
SCEPTER BICKNELL
BRUCEVILLE, IN
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY TRANSPORTATION INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SCEPTER BICKNELL
BRUCEVILLE, IN
|
Lead | 203 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese | 57 | — | — | — |
|
SCEPTER BICKNELL
BRUCEVILLE, IN
|
Manganese | 87,614 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY TRANSPORTATION INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Manganese | 29 | — | — | — |
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 | Jul 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2018 | Jul 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 6, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 2015 | Apr 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 27, 2008 | Feb 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 27, 2008 | Feb 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 7, 2008 | May 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 14, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 13, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 13, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 16, 2002 | Mar 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 6, 2001 | May 14, 2002 | 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-IND173480534-007 · Jun 5, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2015-7301 · Mar 6, 2015
$51,617
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND173480534-005 · Aug 13, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND173480534-004 · Nov 25, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND173480534-006 · May 13, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND173480534-003 · Apr 2, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND173480534-002 · Mar 5, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND173480534-001 · Jun 15, 2001
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