Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
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Quick Summary
- •Released 7,465 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
500 N 2ND ST
COLUMBIA, PA 17512
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- LANCASTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331314
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jun 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 18, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000492271
How This Compares
#205
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#4,505
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-98% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,582 | — |
| 2016 | 7,342 | -31% |
| 2017 | 7,465 | +2% |
| 2018 | 2,272 | -70% |
| 2019 | 380 | -83% |
| 2020 | 2,348 | +518% |
| 2021 | 1,496 | -36% |
| 2022 | 632 | -58% |
| 2023 | 3,092 | +389% |
| 2024 | 204 | -93% |
2024
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1,764 | 1,760 | 4 | — | 59 | |
| Zinc compounds | 501 | 489 | 12 | — | 16 | |
| Nickel | 404 | 403 | 1 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 165 | 165 | — | — | 5 | |
| Lead | 122 | 119 | 3 | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 61 | 61 | 0 | — | 2 | |
| Thallium | 42 | 42 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Cobalt | 33 | 33 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 112 | 62 | 50 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 951 | 941 | 10 | — | 543,670 | |
| Zinc compounds | 413 | 373 | 40 | — | 183,017 | |
| Lead compounds | 132 | 124 | 8 | — | 7,618 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,736 | 1,683 | 53 | — | 70,684 | |
| Copper compounds | 471 | 456 | 15 | — | 48,667 | |
| Lead compounds | 74 | 66 | 8 | — | 2,980 | |
| Nickel compounds | 57 | 57 | — | — | 1,397 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 428 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 260 | 183 | 77 | — | 1,070 | |
| Copper compounds | 113 | 108 | 5 | — | 202 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,768 | 1,678 | 90 | — | 87,233 | |
| Copper compounds | 429 | 353 | 76 | — | 47,606 | |
| Lead compounds | 45 | 27 | 18 | — | 3,221 | |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 251 | |
| Nickel compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 408 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,207 | 6,048 | 159 | — | 274,656 | |
| Copper compounds | 994 | 882 | 112 | — | 133,648 | |
| Lead compounds | 233 | 197 | 35 | — | 10,127 | |
| Nickel compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 1,177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 706 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,749 | 5,749 | — | — | 387,942 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,280 | 1,248 | 32 | — | 379,109 | |
| Lead compounds | 277 | 269 | 8 | — | 30,418 | |
| Nickel compounds | 34 | 34 | — | — | 2,531 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,104 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9,286 | 9,286 | — | — | 523,751 | |
| Copper compounds | 935 | 852 | 83 | — | 527,546 | |
| Lead compounds | 352 | 336 | 16 | — | 40,423 | |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3,520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,923 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CONSOLIDATED SCRAP RESOURCES
YORK, PA
|
Nickel | — | 60 | — | — |
|
SAHD METAL RECYCLING
COLUMBIA, PA
|
Nickel | — | 113 | — | — |
|
CONSOLIDATED SCRAP RESOURCES
YORK, PA
|
Copper | — | 3,892 | — | — |
|
CONSOLIDATED SCRAP RESOURCES
YORK, PA
|
Lead | — | 40 | — | — |
|
SAHD METAL RECYCLING
COLUMBIA, PA
|
Copper | — | 7,327 | — | — |
|
CONSOLIDATED SCRAP RESOURCES
YORK, PA
|
Cobalt | — | 60 | — | — |
|
SAHD METAL RECYCLING
COLUMBIA, PA
|
Cobalt | — | 113 | — | — |
|
SAHD METAL RECYCLING
COLUMBIA, PA
|
Lead | — | 76 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Jun 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | May 11, 2023 | Jun 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2016 | Jul 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 2007 | Mar 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 20, 2007 | Mar 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 11, 1993 | Jul 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 11, 1993 | Jul 28, 1997 | 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-PAD003002631-001 · Dec 12, 2007
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD003002631-000 · Jun 26, 1997
$80,000
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