CENTURY SUN METALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,943 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.
- Address
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2411 W AERO PARK CT
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
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- GRAND TRAVERSE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332811
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 24, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000412125
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 7,943 | — |
| 2018 | 7,970 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3,904 | — |
| 2021 | 4,970 | +27% |
| 2022 | 5,941 | +20% |
| 2023 | 5,034 | -15% |
| 2024 | 2,746 | -45% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 1,373 | 1,373 | — | — | 9,178 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,373 | 1,373 | — | — | 195,968 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,907 | 3,907 | — | — | 215,528 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,126 | 1,126 | — | — | 23,655 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,639 | 4,639 | — | — | 296,021 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,302 | 1,302 | — | — | 32,788 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,720 | 3,720 | — | — | 230,893 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,250 | 1,250 | — | — | 22,641 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,015 | 3,015 | — | — | 204,370 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 889 | 889 | — | — | 17,772 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,624 | 6,624 | — | — | 114,023 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,346 | 1,346 | — | — | 23,183 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7,943 | 7,943 | — | — | 136,359 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 108,000 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 142,420 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 9,178 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 94,263 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 101,705 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 4,763 |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 4,415 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 0 | TRAVERSE CITY WWTP, TRAVERSE CITY |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | TRAVERSE CITY WWTP, TRAVERSE CITY |
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 9, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2011 | Feb 8, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2008 | Jul 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 26, 2001 | Mar 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 26, 2001 | Mar 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 2001 | Mar 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2001 | Apr 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 3, 1995 | Jul 24, 1995 | 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.