Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MATERION BRUSH INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 28 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
-
230 SHOEMAKERSVILLE RD
SHOEMAKERSVILLE, PA 19555
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- BERKS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 10 · last Oct 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 26, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000603918
How This Compares
#628
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#11,113
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
12
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)
-33% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 104 | — |
| 2016 | 114 | +9% |
| 2017 | 28 | -76% |
| 2018 | 100 | +262% |
| 2019 | 99 | -1% |
| 2020 | 67 | -32% |
| 2021 | 64 | -4% |
| 2022 | 53 | -17% |
| 2023 | 49 | -9% |
| 2024 | 69 | +42% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 59 | 1 | 57 | — | 941,418 | |
| Beryllium | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 33,133 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 44,648 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 5,016 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 36 | 3 | 33 | — | 1,236,201 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 26,597 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 61,122 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2,364 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 38 | 3 | 35 | — | 1,602,062 | |
| Nickel | 8 | 1 | 7 | — | 31,936 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 70,297 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5,639 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 52 | 4 | 48 | — | 1,596,410 | |
| Beryllium | 6 | 0 | 6 | — | 69,861 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 32,361 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5,688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 58 | 4 | 54 | — | 1,271,739 | |
| Nickel | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 27,662 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,282 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 63,828 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 84 | 3 | 81 | — | 1,270,291 | |
| Nickel | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 27,399 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 63,526 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2,222 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 85 | 4 | 81 | — | 1,186,370 | |
| Nickel | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 34,979 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 84,065 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 391 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 9 | 4 | 5 | — | 1,721,943 | |
| Lead | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | 1,582 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 36,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 88,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 97 | 4 | 93 | — | 1,721,943 | |
| Nickel | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 36,799 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 6 | 0 | 6 | — | 89,376 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 1,668 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 81 | 4 | 78 | — | 1,532,664 | |
| Beryllium | 15 | 0 | 15 | — | 78,723 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 32,621 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 1,754 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 4,668 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 14,513 | — | — |
| Beryllium | — | 30,447 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 855,391 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MATERION BRUSH INC
ELMORE, OH
|
Beryllium | — | 25,562 | — | — |
|
MATERION BRUSH INC
LORAIN, OH
|
Beryllium | — | 3,890 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Beryllium | 86 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Beryllium | 327 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
ELIZABETH, NJ
|
Beryllium | 2,274 | — | — | — |
|
TOTAL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Beryllium | — | 995 | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
ELIZABETH, NJ
|
Copper compounds | 35,462 | — | — | — |
|
MATERION BRUSH INC
ELMORE, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 460,119 | — | — |
|
MATERION BRUSH INC
LORAIN, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 377,361 | — | — |
|
TOTAL METAL RECYCLING, INC.
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 17,911 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Copper compounds | 13,243 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Copper compounds | 37,322 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
ELIZABETH, NJ
|
Lead | 344 | — | — | — |
|
MATERION BRUSH INC
LORAIN, OH
|
Lead | — | 4,668 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TOTAL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Nickel | — | 398 | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
ELIZABETH, NJ
|
Nickel | 1,855 | — | — | — |
|
MATERION BRUSH INC
ELMORE, OH
|
Nickel | — | 10,225 | — | — |
|
MATERION BRUSH INC
LORAIN, OH
|
Nickel | — | 3,890 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Nickel | 85 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Nickel | 28,195 | — | — | — |
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 - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jul 26, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 5, 2019 | Mar 24, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Sep 5, 2019 | Mar 24, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 5, 2019 | Mar 24, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 20, 2005 | Apr 20, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 1993 | Aug 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 1993 | Aug 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 1992 | Dec 23, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 26, 1992 | Jul 7, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 21, 1990 | Mar 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 3, 1989 | Mar 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 30, 1988 | Sep 23, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 24, 1987 | May 18, 1988 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 0.83 | +9% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,504.07 kg/d | 7,683.95 | +63% | May 2018 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0011169_04262018 · Apr 26, 2018
$14,852
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002387835-000 · Jul 7, 1992
$1,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002387835-004 · Mar 1, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002387835-002 · Sep 30, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002387835-001 · Mar 24, 1987
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