TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
US ARMY GARRISON FORT KNOX
Quick Summary
- •Released 159,458 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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US HIGHWAY 31 WEST
FORT KNOX, KY 40121
View on map ↗ - County
- HARDIN County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 7, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110006910762
How This Compares
#45
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#24
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
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)
+308% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 71,377 | — |
| 2016 | 82,591 | +16% |
| 2017 | 159,458 | +93% |
| 2018 | 316,396 | +98% |
| 2019 | 440,844 | +39% |
| 2020 | 87,018 | -80% |
| 2021 | 42,921 | -51% |
| 2022 | 172,232 | +301% |
| 2023 | 93,252 | -46% |
| 2024 | 291,540 | +213% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 291,540 | — | — | 291,540 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14,749 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 93,252 | — | — | 93,252 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 51,055 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 126,154 | — | — | 126,154 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 46,078 | 601 | — | 45,477 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 42,919 | 5,318 | — | 37,601 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | — | — | 2 | 14,683 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 87,015 | 350 | — | 86,665 | — | |
| Copper | 3 | — | — | 3 | 25,524 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 232,442 | — | — | 232,442 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 208,402 | 782 | — | 207,620 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 237,177 | — | — | 237,177 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 79,219 | 374 | — | 78,845 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 95,313 | — | — | 95,313 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 64,143 | 256 | — | 63,887 | — | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 68,664 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 45 | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 82,589 | — | — | 82,589 | — | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 71,377 | 185 | — | 71,191 | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
METAL RECYCLERS
LONGWOOD, FL
|
Lead compounds | — | 13,896 | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Lead compounds | 853 | — | — | — |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 21, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Sep 10, 2020 | Sep 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2013 | May 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 7, 2013 | May 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 7, 2013 | May 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 2005 | Jul 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 17, 2005 | Jul 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 1998 | Sep 17, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 30, 1998 | Sep 17, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 1995 | Jun 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 15, 1995 | Jun 15, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 1995 | Jun 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 14, 1993 | Dec 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 1993 | Sep 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 1993 | Sep 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 16, 1992 | Jan 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 1992 | Dec 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 2, 1992 | May 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 2, 1992 | May 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 2, 1992 | Apr 2, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 23, 1992 | May 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 19, 1992 | Apr 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 19, 1992 | Mar 31, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 19, 1992 | Mar 31, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 19, 1992 | Mar 31, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 19, 1992 | Mar 31, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 20, 1991 | Sep 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 30, 1991 | Mar 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 1990 | Mar 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 13, 1990 | Mar 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 13, 1990 | Mar 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 15, 1990 | Nov 13, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 13, 1990 | Aug 13, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 17, 1989 | May 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 17, 1989 | May 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 16, 1989 | May 9, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 20, 1988 | Sep 23, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 30, 1988 | Mar 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 16, 1987 | Jan 21, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jul 22, 1987 | Feb 19, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 22, 1987 | Jul 22, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 22, 1987 | Jul 22, 1987 | 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-KY6210020479-001 · Jan 11, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2007-1758 · Jan 22, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2004-1761 · Mar 1, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY6210020479-000 · Jan 21, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY6210020479-002 · Aug 15, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY6210020479-013 · May 15, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY6210020479-006 · Mar 17, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY6210020479-004 · Sep 20, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY6210020479-003 · Dec 1, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY6210020479-009 · Nov 13, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY6210020479-APT · Jul 22, 1987
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