TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NATIONAL BRONZE AND METALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,686 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
-
5311 W RIVER RD
LORAIN, OH 44055
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- LORAIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331529
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110001252064
How This Compares
#364
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#5,441
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)
-41% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,463 | — |
| 2016 | 4,993 | -33% |
| 2017 | 3,686 | -26% |
| 2018 | 4,447 | +21% |
| 2019 | 3,563 | -20% |
| 2020 | 2,895 | -19% |
| 2021 | 3,529 | +22% |
| 2022 | 4,085 | +16% |
| 2023 | 4,045 | -1% |
| 2024 | 4,432 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2,324 | 2,324 | — | — | 134,273 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 702 | 702 | — | — | 48,346 | |
| Nickel | 567 | 567 | — | — | 6,983 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 433 | 433 | — | — | 39,734 | |
| Lead | 406 | 406 | — | — | 12,974 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2,143 | 2,143 | — | — | 115,759 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 556 | 556 | — | — | 36,834 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 538 | 538 | — | — | 54,412 | |
| Nickel | 419 | 419 | — | — | 5,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 389 | 389 | — | — | 12,275 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2,256 | 2,256 | — | — | 112,856 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 542 | 542 | — | — | 34,977 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 521 | 521 | — | — | 49,170 | |
| Lead | 398 | 398 | — | — | 10,984 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 368 | 368 | — | — | 4,502 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1,997 | 1,997 | — | — | 96,125 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 426 | 426 | — | — | 49,342 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 404 | 404 | — | — | 30,125 | |
| Nickel | 375 | 375 | — | — | 3,447 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 327 | 327 | — | — | 11,209 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1,744 | 1,744 | — | — | 123,187 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 464 | 464 | — | — | 42,208 | |
| Nickel | 230 | 230 | — | — | 4,709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 230 | 230 | — | — | 10,948 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 227 | 227 | — | — | 32,484 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2,311 | 2,311 | — | — | 180,244 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 634 | 634 | — | — | 54,964 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 618 | 618 | — | — | 43,680 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2,618 | 2,618 | — | — | 169,933 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 714 | 714 | — | — | 43,240 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 623 | 623 | — | — | 43,240 | |
| Lead | 326 | 326 | — | — | 15,705 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 166 | 166 | — | — | 5,110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2,231 | 2,231 | — | — | 146,097 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 591 | 591 | — | — | 30,756 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 475 | 475 | — | — | 38,583 | |
| Lead | 282 | 282 | — | — | 12,209 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 107 | 107 | — | — | 4,723 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2,757 | 2,757 | — | — | 114,263 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 757 | 757 | — | — | 22,349 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 530 | 530 | — | — | 32,052 | |
| Nickel | 503 | 503 | — | — | 3,089 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 446 | 446 | — | — | 11,074 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 3,868 | 3,868 | — | — | 137,620 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 961 | 961 | — | — | 25,235 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 916 | 916 | — | — | 72,675 | |
| Nickel | 895 | 895 | — | — | 3,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 823 | 823 | — | — | 17,775 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | 6,983 | — | — |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 39,734 | — | — |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 48,346 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 134,273 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 12,974 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
INDUSTRIAL METALS RECYCLING CTR
ELGIN, IL
|
Nickel | — | 6,983 | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL METALS RECYCLING CTR
ELGIN, IL
|
Lead | — | 12,974 | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL METALS RECYCLING CTR
ELGIN, IL
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 48,346 | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL METALS RECYCLING CTR
ELGIN, IL
|
Copper | — | 134,273 | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL METALS RECYCLING CTR
ELGIN, IL
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 29,837 | — | — |
|
OLD BRIDGE CHEMICALS
OLD BRIDGE, NJ
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 9,897 | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 30, 1988 | Feb 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 1988 | Oct 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 30, 1988 | Jun 1, 1989 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.03 | +145% | Aug 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +52% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.03 | +164% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.03 | +181% | May 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.03 | +91% | Feb 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.03 | +96% | Nov 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.03 | +127% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.03 | +358% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.25 | +30% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.03 | +219% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +48% | Apr 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.03 | +539% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.43 mg/L | 0.25 | +70% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.03 | +248% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 0.25 | +60% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.25 | +38% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.03 | +174% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.03 | +174% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.36 mg/L | 0.25 | +46% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 mg/L | 0.25 | +88% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +71% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +6% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.03 | +448% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.25 | +6% | Apr 2016 | Open |
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-OHD055818348-006 · May 18, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD055818348-001 · Dec 13, 1988
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