TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NUCOR STEEL JEWETT TEXAS DIV
Quick Summary
- •Released 90,467 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
-
8812 US-79
JEWETT, TX 75846
View on map ↗ - County
- LEON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 25, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110008148575
How This Compares
#161
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,178
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)
-13% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,524 | — |
| 2016 | 71,890 | +524% |
| 2017 | 90,467 | +26% |
| 2018 | 70,732 | -22% |
| 2020 | 14,434 | — |
| 2021 | 11,886 | -18% |
| 2022 | 16,198 | +36% |
| 2023 | 13,348 | -18% |
| 2024 | 10,054 | -25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,741 | 3,354 | 302 | 85 | 6,210,151 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,424 | 1,432 | 319 | 1,673 | 963,102 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,583 | 1,129 | 13 | 441 | 96,431 | |
| Mercury compounds | 478 | 478 | — | — | 80 | |
| Copper compounds | 400 | 351 | 9 | 40 | 87,144 | |
| Lead compounds | 236 | 196 | 4 | 36 | 258,264 | |
| Nickel compounds | 191 | 166 | — | 25 | 9,920 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 6,289 | 1,504 | 319 | 4,466 | 1,045,199 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,785 | 3,590 | 134 | 61 | 6,404,133 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,885 | 1,203 | 15 | 667 | 89,210 | |
| Mercury compounds | 528 | 526 | — | 2 | 64 | |
| Copper compounds | 435 | 363 | 13 | 59 | 76,090 | |
| Lead compounds | 230 | 209 | 3 | 18 | 122,054 | |
| Nickel compounds | 195 | 173 | 2 | 20 | 6,277 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 7,751 | 1,534 | 394 | 5,823 | 797,617 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,070 | 3,686 | 312 | 73 | 3,841,946 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,824 | 1,213 | 31 | 1,580 | 113,671 | |
| Copper compounds | 563 | 370 | 22 | 171 | 59,140 | |
| Mercury compounds | 539 | 538 | — | 1 | 111 | |
| Nickel compounds | 228 | 176 | 3 | 49 | 7,498 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 221 | 211 | 3 | 7 | 125,582 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 4,401 | 1,548 | 544 | 2,309 | 892,834 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,229 | 3,720 | 239 | 270 | 9,353,399 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,776 | 1,203 | 53 | 520 | 93,091 | |
| Mercury compounds | 574 | 573 | — | 1 | 1 | |
| Copper compounds | 437 | 370 | 38 | 29 | 77,033 | |
| Nickel compounds | 238 | 175 | 5 | 58 | 6,927 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 230 | 200 | 16 | 14 | 299,203 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 7,649 | 1,472 | 1,214 | 4,963 | 733,886 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,076 | 3,510 | 348 | 218 | 6,602,517 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,260 | 1,095 | 83 | 82 | 84,913 | |
| Mercury compounds | 537 | 537 | — | — | 122 | |
| Copper compounds | 482 | 354 | 64 | 64 | 72,117 | |
| Lead compounds | 223 | 200 | 23 | — | 314,129 | |
| Nickel compounds | 206 | 166 | 4 | 36 | 6,688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 47,542 | 1,549 | 1,533 | 44,460 | 793,963 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14,537 | 3,703 | 1,177 | 9,657 | 8,863,625 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,148 | 1,223 | 91 | 1,834 | 91,057 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,654 | 374 | 109 | 2,171 | 76,293 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,073 | 216 | 36 | 1,821 | 403,151 | |
| Mercury compounds | 575 | 575 | — | — | 98 | |
| Nickel compounds | 203 | 178 | 25 | — | 8,661 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 63,059 | 1,413 | 3,151 | 58,495 | 920,476 | |
| Zinc compounds | 17,124 | 3,260 | 1,159 | 12,705 | 8,304,160 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,624 | 1,119 | 92 | 2,413 | 102,310 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,341 | 348 | 136 | 2,857 | 66,717 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,646 | 187 | 63 | 2,396 | 403,130 | |
| Mercury compounds | 494 | 494 | 0 | — | 147 | |
| Nickel compounds | 179 | 162 | 17 | — | 9,802 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 48,750 | 1,349 | 2,262 | 45,139 | 718,017 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14,482 | 3,075 | 1,603 | 9,804 | 8,230,407 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,069 | 1,067 | 140 | 1,862 | 79,832 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,758 | 335 | 219 | 2,204 | 65,551 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,162 | 177 | 136 | 1,849 | 369,380 | |
| Mercury compounds | 453 | 451 | 2 | — | 57 | |
| Nickel compounds | 216 | 156 | 60 | — | 3,737 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 5,404 | 2,259 | 3,145 | — | 579,054 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,906 | 1,925 | 1,981 | — | 5,370,268 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,057 | 918 | 139 | — | 66,796 | |
| Mercury compounds | 408 | 408 | — | — | 40 | |
| Copper compounds | 387 | 157 | 230 | — | 61,151 | |
| Lead compounds | 219 | 103 | 116 | — | 394,045 | |
| Nickel compounds | 143 | 143 | — | — | 6,416 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | 80 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 95,649 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 952,331 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 86,502 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 6,196,389 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 9,523 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 257,420 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC - LAKE CHARLES FACILITY
SULPHUR, LA
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
NUEVO LEON
|
Mercury compounds | — | 77 | — | — |
|
BFI ITASCA GARDENS
ITASCA, TX
|
Copper compounds | 9 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC - LAKE CHARLES FACILITY
SULPHUR, LA
|
Copper compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Copper compounds | — | 3,619 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
NUEVO LEON
|
Copper compounds | — | 82,881 | — | — |
|
SUNCOAST RESOURCES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Copper compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
DIAL LUBRICANTS
DALLAS, TX
|
Copper compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
MEXIA LANDFILL
MEXIA, TX
|
Copper compounds | 622 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC - LAKE CHARLES FACILITY
SULPHUR, LA
|
Nickel compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 398 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
NUEVO LEON
|
Nickel compounds | — | 9,125 | — | — |
|
BFI ITASCA GARDENS
ITASCA, TX
|
Nickel compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
MEXIA LANDFILL
MEXIA, TX
|
Nickel compounds | 395 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC - LAKE CHARLES FACILITY
SULPHUR, LA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | — | — | — |
|
BFI ITASCA GARDENS
ITASCA, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 4,002 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
NUEVO LEON
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 91,647 | — | — |
|
MEXIA LANDFILL
MEXIA, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 764 | — | — | — |
|
BFI ITASCA GARDENS
ITASCA, TX
|
Manganese compounds | 84 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC - LAKE CHARLES FACILITY
SULPHUR, LA
|
Manganese compounds | 121 | — | — | — |
|
MEXIA LANDFILL
MEXIA, TX
|
Manganese compounds | 10,566 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 39,848 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
NUEVO LEON
|
Manganese compounds | — | 912,483 | — | — |
|
BFI ITASCA GARDENS
ITASCA, TX
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC - LAKE CHARLES FACILITY
SULPHUR, LA
|
Lead compounds | 33 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 10,771 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
NUEVO LEON
|
Lead compounds | — | 246,649 | — | — |
|
MEXIA LANDFILL
MEXIA, TX
|
Lead compounds | 809 | — | — | — |
|
BFI ITASCA GARDENS
ITASCA, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 137 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC - LAKE CHARLES FACILITY
SULPHUR, LA
|
Zinc compounds | 788 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 259,275 | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
NUEVO LEON
|
Zinc compounds | — | 5,937,114 | — | — |
|
MEXIA LANDFILL
MEXIA, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 12,837 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | CITY OF GROESBECK, GROESBECK |
| Lead compounds | — | CITY OF GROESBECK, GROESBECK |
| Mercury compounds | — | CITY OF GROESBECK, GROESBECK |
| Zinc compounds | — | CITY OF GROESBECK, GROESBECK |
| Copper compounds | — | CITY OF GROESBECK, GROESBECK |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | CITY OF GROESBECK, GROESBECK |
| Nickel compounds | — | CITY OF GROESBECK, GROESBECK |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 27, 2009 | Apr 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 19, 2006 | Apr 3, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 19, 2006 | Apr 3, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 19, 2006 | Apr 3, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 19, 2006 | Apr 3, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 19, 2006 | Apr 3, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 19, 2006 | Apr 3, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 6, 1990 | Feb 22, 1991 | 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD071378582-2 · Apr 3, 2009
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD071378582-1 · Mar 9, 2006
Judicial
· Case 06-1998-0872 · Jun 20, 2001
$1,003,846
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1992-0018 · Feb 13, 1991
$6,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD071378582-000 · Jan 11, 1991
$6,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1986-0106 · Aug 8, 1986
$5,000
Other facilities in LEON County, TX
CBP NO 1
CENTERVILLE, TX
CITY OF NORMANGEE
, TX
TXDOT BRY CSJ 0205-05-051
BUFFALO, TX
JEWETT LIGNITE SURFACE MINE
JEWETT, TX
HANDYS MAJESTIC CLEANERS
JEWETT, TX
RIDLEY BLOCK OPERATIONS
BUFFALO, TX
· Manufacturing