QUANEX CORP
Quick Summary
- •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
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ROUTE 24 EAST
CHATSWORTH, IL 60921
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- LIVINGSTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332999
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110007535998
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 22,330 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
2017
2016
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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METAL MGT MIDWEST DBA SIMS METAL MGT
CHICAGO, IL
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Chromium | — | 28,400 | — | — |
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METAL MGT MIDWEST DBA SIMS METAL MGT
CHICAGO, IL
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Nickel | — | 32,600 | — | — |
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METAL MGT MIDWEST DBA SIMS METAL MGT
CHICAGO, IL
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Copper | — | 2,800 | — | — |
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METAL MGT MIDWEST DBA SIMS METAL MGT
CHICAGO, IL
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Manganese | — | 7,095 | — | — |
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 | FRV | Jun 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 2, 1988 | Mar 29, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 12, 1987 | Jul 1, 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.