FINKL & SONS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 499 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 $125,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1355 E 93RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60619
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $125,000 · last Dec 11, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110030735916
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
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 | 355 | — |
| 2016 | 366 | +3% |
| 2017 | 499 | +36% |
| 2018 | 422 | -16% |
| 2020 | 273 | — |
| 2021 | 293 | +7% |
| 2022 | 478 | +63% |
| 2023 | 313 | -35% |
| 2024 | 432 | +38% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2018
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 164 | 164 | — | — | 242,026 | |
| Manganese | 128 | 128 | — | — | 849,071 | |
| Nickel | 70 | 70 | — | — | 22,829 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 60 | 60 | — | — | 6,424 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 52 | 52 | — | — | 90,180 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 25 | 25 | — | — | 2,241 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 128 | 128 | — | — | 928,797 | |
| Chromium | 89 | 89 | — | — | 241,759 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 64 | 64 | — | — | 93,123 | |
| Nickel | 59 | 59 | — | — | 21,622 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,826 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5,789 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 128 | 128 | — | — | 778,963 | |
| Chromium | 89 | 89 | — | — | 206,046 | |
| Nickel | 66 | 66 | — | — | 17,909 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 45 | 45 | — | — | 59,279 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1,733 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5,459 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LARAWAY RDF
JOLIET, IL
|
Chromium | 180,621 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium | 15,896 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES-IN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium | 14,688 | — | — | — |
|
LARAWAY RDF
JOLIET, IL
|
Nickel | 21,239 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Nickel | 2,510 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES-IN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel | 2,319 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES-IN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Manganese | 37,107 | — | — | — |
|
LARAWAY RDF
JOLIET, IL
|
Manganese | 675,351 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Manganese | 40,158 | — | — | — |
|
LARAWAY RDF
JOLIET, IL
|
Lead | 673 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead | 2,671 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES-IN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead | 2,468 | — | — | — |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 16, 2019 | — | Open |
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.