NUCOR STEEL FLORIDA, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,789 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 $3,300 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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22 NUCOR DR
FROSTPROOF, FL 33843
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- POLK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 6 · last Nov 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $3,300 · last Jul 17, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110070511623
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,467 | — |
| 2022 | 2,564 | -43% |
| 2023 | 4,963 | +94% |
| 2024 | 4,789 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,872 | 2,872 | — | — | 2,909,224 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,791 | 1,791 | — | — | 131,986 | |
| Lead compounds | 75 | 75 | — | — | 89,450 | |
| Mercury compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | 30 | |
| Nickel compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 947 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,934 | 2,934 | — | — | 2,855,175 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,898 | 1,898 | — | — | 130,630 | |
| Lead compounds | 74 | 74 | — | — | 97,856 | |
| Mercury compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | 33 | |
| Nickel compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 792 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,463 | 1,463 | — | — | 3,110,470 | |
| Manganese compounds | 977 | 977 | — | — | 140,186 | |
| Mercury compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | 6 | |
| Lead compounds | 34 | 34 | — | — | 62,335 | |
| Copper compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 18,739 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,789 | 3,789 | — | — | 2,460,404 | |
| Manganese compounds | 567 | 567 | — | — | 91,474 | |
| Lead compounds | 81 | 81 | — | — | 50,009 | |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 679 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | 126,948 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 2,832,220 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 30 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 87,376 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 882 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CEDAR TRAIL LANDFILL
BARTOW, FL
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 30 | — | — |
|
CEDAR TRAIL LANDFILL
BARTOW, FL
|
Lead compounds | 34 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 2,040 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 87,376 | — | — |
|
CEDAR TRAIL LANDFILL
BARTOW, FL
|
Manganese compounds | 354 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 4,685 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 126,948 | — | — |
|
CEDAR TRAIL LANDFILL
BARTOW, FL
|
Nickel compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
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Nickel compounds | 55 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 882 | — | — |
|
CEDAR TRAIL LANDFILL
BARTOW, FL
|
Zinc compounds | 1,957 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 75,043 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 2,832,220 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | AVON PARK WPC PLANT, AVON PARK |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | AVON PARK WPC PLANT, AVON PARK |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | AVON PARK WPC PLANT, AVON PARK |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | AVON PARK WPC PLANT, AVON PARK |
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 5, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 5, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 14, 2024 | Jul 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 1, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 27, 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 | 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.