TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
HARD CHROME INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 538 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
2631 2ND ST. N.E.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418
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- HENNEPIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000425629
How This Compares
#197
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#7,840
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 (2015–2024)
-68% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 651 | — |
| 2016 | 620 | -5% |
| 2017 | 538 | -13% |
| 2018 | 622 | +16% |
| 2019 | 306 | -51% |
| 2020 | 267 | -13% |
| 2021 | 541 | +103% |
| 2022 | 411 | -24% |
| 2023 | 438 | +7% |
| 2024 | 209 | -52% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,787 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 921 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 209 | 209 | — | — | 287 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,013 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,195 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 223 | 223 | — | — | 286 | |
| Nitric acid | 215 | 215 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,669 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 267 | 267 | — | — | 354 | |
| Nitric acid | 143 | 143 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,666 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,357 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,156 | |
| Nitric acid | 310 | 310 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 231 | 231 | — | — | 223 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 57 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 2,551 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,298 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 267 | 267 | — | — | 552 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 34 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 306 | 306 | — | — | 332 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 9,032 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 347 | 347 | — | — | 936 | |
| Nitric acid | 275 | 275 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,794 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 345 | 345 | — | — | 1,093 | |
| Nitric acid | 193 | 193 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 14,177 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 378 | 378 | — | — | 3,749 | |
| Nitric acid | 241 | 241 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,170 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 26 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,671 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 397 | 397 | — | — | 505 | |
| Nitric acid | 253 | 253 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,775 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 8,151 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 2430 ROSE PL
ROSEVILLE, MN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 868 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 22 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Cyanide compounds | 270 | — | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 2430 ROSE PL
ROSEVILLE, MN
|
Cyanide compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 340 | — | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 2430 ROSE PL
ROSEVILLE, MN
|
Zinc compounds | 3,949 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 2430 ROSE PL
ROSEVILLE, MN
|
Lead compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 498 | MET COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WWTP, SAINT PAUL |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 31 | MET COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WWTP, SAINT PAUL |
| Cyanide compounds | 15 | MET COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WWTP, SAINT PAUL |
| Lead compounds | 1 | MET COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WWTP, SAINT PAUL |
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 | Apr 26, 2022 | Apr 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 13, 2011 | Jun 9, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 13, 2011 | Jun 9, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 13, 2007 | Mar 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 19, 2004 | Jan 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 2, 2003 | Apr 8, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 2, 2003 | Apr 8, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 18, 1999 | Jun 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 18, 1999 | Jun 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 18, 1999 | Jun 6, 2005 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2014-5080 · Sep 30, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND050730175-001 · Jan 29, 2004
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