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ASARCO AMARILLO COPPER REFINERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 143,020 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
-
7901 NORTH HIGHWAY 136
AMARILLO, TX 79108
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- POTTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331411
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 7, 1999
- Registry ID
- 110000743955
How This Compares
#124
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#877
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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 (2015–2022)
-38% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 130,663 | — |
| 2016 | 206,942 | +58% |
| 2017 | 143,020 | -31% |
| 2018 | 122,547 | -14% |
| 2019 | 89,827 | -27% |
| 2020 | 313,453 | +249% |
| 2021 | 301,065 | -4% |
| 2022 | 80,679 | -73% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 59,561 | 3,341 | — | 56,221 | 17,590 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 12,264 | 35 | — | 12,229 | 1,759 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 8,105 | 7 | — | 8,098 | 5,277 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 663 | 663 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 86 | 72 | — | 14 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 186,716 | 5,798 | — | 180,918 | 3 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 67,438 | 60 | — | 67,378 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 45,576 | 13 | — | 45,563 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,149 | 1,149 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 186 | 125 | — | 61 | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 178,989 | 4,768 | — | 174,221 | 13 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 80,736 | 53 | — | 80,683 | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 52,634 | 11 | — | 52,623 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 958 | 958 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 137 | 103 | — | 34 | 1 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 65,458 | 8,541 | — | 56,917 | 297 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 24,087 | 866 | — | 23,221 | 223 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Selenium compounds | 156 | 128 | — | 28 | 17 | |
| Silver compounds | 126 | 117 | — | 9 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 62,811 | 9,449 | — | 53,362 | 98 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 30,350 | 886 | — | 29,464 | 91 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 24,023 | 50 | — | 23,973 | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,448 | 4,448 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 488 | 456 | — | 32 | 9 | |
| Selenium compounds | 303 | 182 | — | 121 | 4 | |
| Silver compounds | 124 | 119 | — | 5 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 61,416 | 11,196 | — | 50,220 | 153 | |
| Nickel compounds | 38,344 | 54 | — | 38,290 | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 37,163 | 959 | — | 36,204 | 161 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,770 | 4,770 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 568 | 513 | — | 55 | 12 | |
| Selenium compounds | 406 | 219 | — | 187 | 30 | |
| Antimony compounds | 222 | 54 | — | 168 | 14 | |
| Silver compounds | 131 | 126 | — | 5 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 118,149 | 11,719 | — | 106,430 | 165 | |
| Nickel compounds | 43,431 | 55 | — | 43,376 | 33 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 26,577 | 1,101 | — | 25,476 | 167 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 12,646 | — | — | 12,646 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,875 | 4,875 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 640 | 569 | — | 71 | 14 | |
| Selenium compounds | 474 | 237 | — | 237 | 16 | |
| Silver compounds | 150 | 145 | — | 5 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 88,952 | 12,563 | — | 76,389 | 203 | |
| Nickel compounds | 22,513 | 56 | — | 22,457 | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 12,673 | 1,341 | — | 11,332 | 197 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,851 | 4,851 | — | — | — | |
| Selenium compounds | 756 | 276 | — | 480 | 11 | |
| Lead compounds | 730 | 675 | — | 55 | 18 | |
| Silver compounds | 188 | 183 | — | 5 | — |
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 | — | 225 | — | — |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | 27,974 | — | — |
| Arsenic compounds | — | 3,457 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS - LONE MOUNTAIN FACILITY
WAYNOKA, OK
|
Antimony compounds | 14 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS - LONE MOUNTAIN FACILITY
WAYNOKA, OK
|
Arsenic compounds | 161 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS - LONE MOUNTAIN FACILITY
WAYNOKA, OK
|
Copper compounds | 153 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS - LONE MOUNTAIN FACILITY
WAYNOKA, OK
|
Lead compounds | 12 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS - LONE MOUNTAIN FACILITY
WAYNOKA, OK
|
Nickel compounds | 30 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS - LONE MOUNTAIN FACILITY
WAYNOKA, OK
|
Selenium compounds | 30 | — | — | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 15, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 3, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 15, 1997 | Apr 15, 1999 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 06-1998-0955
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD087491973-4 · Feb 13, 2026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD087491973-3 · Feb 13, 2026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD087491973-2 · Feb 13, 2026
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD087491973-1 · Jun 23, 2017
Judicial
· Case 06-1997-0338 · Oct 7, 1999
$5,500,000
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD087491973-002 · Apr 15, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0400 · Apr 15, 1999
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD087491973-000 · Sep 30, 1998
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