TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
US STEEL EAST CHICAGO
Quick Summary
- •Released 13 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
-
101 E 129TH ST
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
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- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331221
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110003098861
How This Compares
#622
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#11,923
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 (2015–2019)
-47% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | +64% |
| 2017 | 13 | -14% |
| 2018 | 16 | +20% |
| 2019 | 5 | -68% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 51,331 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 58,181 | |
| Nickel | 3 | 3 | — | — | 15,102 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 73 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 45,542 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12,943 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 68 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 58,094 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7,039 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 47 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 63,245 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 32 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | 32 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 466 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 4 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Nickel | 11,000 | — | — | — |
|
ARCELORMITTAL INDIANA HARBOR LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,400 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5,400 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | — | — | — |
|
USS GARY WORKS
GARY, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 970 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 36,000 | — | — | — |
|
ARCELORMITTAL INDIANA HARBOR LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Lead | 5 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead | — | 2 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead | 4 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
USS GARY WORKS
GARY, IN
|
Lead | — | 2 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Lead | 3 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel | — | 6 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel | 45 | — | — | — |
|
ARCELORMITTAL INDIANA HARBOR LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Nickel | 140 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Nickel | 6 | — | — | — |
|
USS GARY WORKS
GARY, IN
|
Nickel | — | 46 | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 28, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 5, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 5, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2015 | Jun 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 2013 | Jun 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 23, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2009 | Sep 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2007 | Aug 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 9, 2006 | Jul 5, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2001 | Nov 6, 2001 | 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-IND984867598-009 · Jul 30, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867598-008 · Jul 13, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867598-007 · Sep 10, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867598-006 · Jun 4, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867598-005 · Jul 7, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867598-004 · Jul 17, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867598-003 · Jun 7, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867598-002 · Mar 9, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867598-001 · Aug 8, 2001
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