TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GERDAU AMERISTEEL US, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 33,221 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
-
1678 RED ROCK ROAD
ST PAUL, MN 55119
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- RAMSEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332811
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 11, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 19, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000424452
How This Compares
#62
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#2,129
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 (2015–2022)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 53,325 | — |
| 2016 | 22,381 | -58% |
| 2017 | 33,221 | +48% |
| 2018 | 12,215 | -63% |
| 2019 | 3,732 | -69% |
| 2020 | 1,840 | -51% |
| 2021 | 17 | -99% |
| 2022 | 4 | -77% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,082 | 458 | 624 | — | 1,254,244 | |
| Manganese compounds | 436 | 414 | 22 | — | 343,377 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 120 | 111 | 9 | — | 28,431 | |
| Lead compounds | 63 | 50 | 13 | — | 53,858 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 45 | 45 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | 23 | |
| Copper | 24 | 7 | 17 | — | 50,526 | |
| Nickel | 21 | 2 | 19 | — | 7,579 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 14 | 14 | — | — | 27,909 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,766 | 1,865 | 901 | — | 1,946,940 | |
| Manganese compounds | 936 | 904 | 32 | — | 535,192 | |
| Copper | 30 | 6 | 24 | — | 111,807 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 8,304 | 7,624 | 680 | — | 2,517,058 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,684 | 2,660 | 24 | — | 554,330 | |
| Chlorine | 398 | 398 | — | — | 69,529 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 376 | 366 | 10 | — | 56,580 | |
| Lead compounds | 364 | 350 | 14 | — | 137,469 | |
| Mercury compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 133 | |
| Copper | 30 | 12 | 18 | — | 171,190 | |
| Nickel | 25 | 4 | 21 | — | 28,480 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 23,441 | 22,766 | 675 | — | 2,092,282 | |
| Manganese compounds | 8,243 | 8,219 | 24 | — | 672,720 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 742 | 732 | 10 | — | 59,547 | |
| Copper compounds | 448 | 430 | 18 | — | 122,666 | |
| Mercury compounds | 131 | 131 | — | — | 206 | |
| Nickel compounds | 76 | 55 | 21 | — | 23,091 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 70 | 70 | — | — | 232,422 | |
| Lead compounds | 69 | 52 | 17 | — | 288,516 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 15,439 | 14,701 | 738 | — | 1,910,674 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,776 | 5,749 | 27 | — | 614,919 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 545 | 534 | 11 | — | 54,530 | |
| Copper compounds | 306 | 288 | 18 | — | 113,602 | |
| Mercury compounds | 131 | 131 | — | — | 191 | |
| Lead compounds | 66 | 40 | 26 | — | 266,864 | |
| Nickel compounds | 61 | 38 | 23 | — | 21,432 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 56 | 56 | — | — | 216,470 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 44,568 | 43,828 | 740 | — | 3,104,521 | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,952 | 6,925 | 27 | — | 602,530 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 898 | 887 | 11 | — | 67,048 | |
| Copper compounds | 548 | 530 | 18 | — | 132,244 | |
| Mercury compounds | 131 | 131 | — | — | 222 | |
| Lead compounds | 108 | 80 | 28 | — | 432,029 | |
| Nickel compounds | 89 | 66 | 23 | — | 24,695 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 30 | 30 | — | — | 244,088 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 44,138 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 49 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 55,126 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 3,444 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 4,337 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 1,652,622 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 387,782 | — | — |
| Chlorine | — | 69,638 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SKB ROSEMOUNT INDUSTRIAL WASTE FACILITY
ROSEMOUNT, MN
|
Lead compounds | 228,328 | — | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 2,108 | — | — |
|
SKB ROSEMOUNT INDUSTRIAL WASTE FACILITY
ROSEMOUNT, MN
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 230,314 | — | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 29,517 | — | — |
|
SKB ROSEMOUNT INDUSTRIAL WASTE FACILITY
ROSEMOUNT, MN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 30,030 | — | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 21,180 | — | — |
|
SKB ROSEMOUNT INDUSTRIAL WASTE FACILITY
ROSEMOUNT, MN
|
Copper compounds | 101,486 | — | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SKB ROSEMOUNT INDUSTRIAL WASTE FACILITY
ROSEMOUNT, MN
|
Manganese compounds | 304,520 | — | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 368,200 | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 37 | — | — |
|
SKB ROSEMOUNT INDUSTRIAL WASTE FACILITY
ROSEMOUNT, MN
|
Mercury compounds | 169 | — | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 2,492 | — | — |
|
SKB ROSEMOUNT INDUSTRIAL WASTE FACILITY
ROSEMOUNT, MN
|
Nickel compounds | 20,599 | — | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,202,543 | — | — |
|
SKB ROSEMOUNT INDUSTRIAL WASTE FACILITY
ROSEMOUNT, MN
|
Zinc compounds | 889,736 | — | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 60,185 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SAINT PAUL |
| Manganese compounds | — | METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SAINT PAUL |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SAINT PAUL |
| Lead compounds | 3 | METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SAINT PAUL |
| Mercury compounds | — | METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SAINT PAUL |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SAINT PAUL |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 2019 | Mar 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 13, 2018 | Mar 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 13, 2018 | Mar 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 17, 2017 | Jul 16, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 18, 2016 | Sep 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 20, 2015 | Sep 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 2, 2014 | Sep 14, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 2009 | Jul 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 14, 2006 | May 25, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 14, 2006 | May 25, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 29, 2006 | Sep 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 9, 2001 | Dec 3, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 1, 2001 | May 25, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 31, 1995 | Oct 23, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 1994 | Aug 5, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 1993 | Jun 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 1993 | Jun 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 28, 1992 | Mar 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 28, 1992 | Mar 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 1992 | Mar 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 24, 1991 | Dec 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 4, 1991 | Aug 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 31, 1990 | Jan 15, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 5, 1990 | Jul 5, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 30, 1990 | Jan 15, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 15, 1989 | Mar 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 2, 1989 | Jul 5, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 1989 | Mar 30, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 9, 1989 | Sep 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 8, 1989 | Sep 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 30, 1988 | Sep 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 1988 | Sep 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 1988 | Nov 17, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 7, 1987 | Sep 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 31, 1987 | Jun 4, 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601910275 · Mar 19, 2019
$3,185
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2018-5037 · Sep 28, 2018
$21,389
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2018-5036 · Sep 27, 2018
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-001 · Apr 19, 2017
$36,667
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601046353 · Apr 17, 2017
$110,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601046340 · Jan 29, 2016
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-021 · Jul 2, 2009
NON-FORGIVEABLE APO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-020 · Aug 3, 2007
TEN DAY LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-019 · Mar 29, 2007
Notice of Violation (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-018 · Oct 11, 2001
FORGIVEABLE ADMN PENALTY ORDER(APO)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-016 · Sep 7, 1995
TEN DAY LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-015 · Jul 7, 1995
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-014 · Jun 24, 1994
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1991-0096 · Mar 24, 1994
$9,690
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-013 · Dec 8, 1993
FORGIVEABLE & NON-FORGIVEABLE APO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-012 · Feb 12, 1993
$4,025
TEN DAY LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-011 · Jan 6, 1993
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-010 · Dec 23, 1991
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-009 · Apr 24, 1991
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND041775008-008 · Jul 31, 1990
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