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AMERISTEEL CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,497 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
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6601 LAKEVIEW RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
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- MECKLENBURG County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 27, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110012474697
How This Compares
#242
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#5,505
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)
+55% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,832 | — |
| 2016 | 1,916 | -32% |
| 2017 | 3,497 | +82% |
| 2018 | 3,470 | -1% |
| 2019 | 3,262 | -6% |
| 2020 | 4,162 | +28% |
| 2021 | 4,529 | +9% |
| 2022 | 4,504 | -1% |
| 2023 | 3,782 | -16% |
| 2024 | 4,394 | +16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,451 | 3,451 | 0 | — | 2,442,667 | |
| Lead compounds | 284 | 284 | — | — | 87,575 | |
| Manganese compounds | 228 | 228 | — | — | 141,846 | |
| Mercury compounds | 226 | 226 | — | — | 21 | |
| Nickel compounds | 153 | 153 | — | — | 1,515 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 26 | 26 | 0 | — | 22,907 | |
| Copper compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 16,211 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,898 | 2,898 | — | — | 1,965,413 | |
| Lead compounds | 274 | 274 | — | — | 90,374 | |
| Manganese compounds | 211 | 211 | — | — | 131,055 | |
| Mercury compounds | 211 | 211 | — | — | 20 | |
| Nickel compounds | 142 | 142 | — | — | 552 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 24 | 24 | 0 | — | 20,890 | |
| Copper compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 14,458 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,448 | 3,448 | — | — | 2,336,345 | |
| Lead compounds | 326 | 326 | — | — | 107,237 | |
| Manganese compounds | 267 | 267 | — | — | 171,634 | |
| Mercury compounds | 236 | 236 | — | — | 22 | |
| Nickel compounds | 170 | 170 | — | — | 1,580 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 32 | 32 | — | — | 28,250 | |
| Copper compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 20,537 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 53 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,459 | 3,459 | 0 | — | 2,361,143 | |
| Lead compounds | 331 | 331 | 0 | — | 107,243 | |
| Manganese compounds | 264 | 264 | — | — | 168,552 | |
| Mercury compounds | 241 | 241 | — | — | 23 | |
| Nickel compounds | 176 | 176 | 0 | — | 1,698 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 35 | 35 | 0 | — | 31,220 | |
| Copper compounds | 23 | 22 | 0 | — | 19,242 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,148 | 3,147 | 1 | — | 2,104,685 | |
| Lead compounds | 299 | 299 | 0 | — | 93,623 | |
| Manganese compounds | 267 | 267 | — | — | 177,414 | |
| Mercury compounds | 231 | 231 | — | — | 21 | |
| Nickel compounds | 160 | 160 | 0 | — | 1,653 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 34 | 33 | 0 | — | 29,757 | |
| Copper compounds | 23 | 23 | 0 | — | 19,490 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 49 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,942 | 2,942 | 0 | — | 1,941,413 | |
| Manganese compounds | 262 | 262 | — | — | 175,590 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 33 | 33 | 0 | — | 29,267 | |
| Copper compounds | 23 | 23 | 0 | — | 19,641 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,574 | 2,574 | 0 | — | 1,701,648 | |
| Manganese compounds | 270 | 270 | — | — | 193,367 | |
| Lead compounds | 244 | 244 | 0 | — | 72,000 | |
| Mercury compounds | 197 | 197 | — | — | 18 | |
| Nickel compounds | 134 | 134 | 0 | — | 1,291 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 31 | 31 | 0 | — | 27,873 | |
| Copper compounds | 19 | 19 | 0 | — | 15,798 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,710 | 2,710 | 0 | — | 1,907,952 | |
| Manganese compounds | 249 | 249 | — | — | 178,956 | |
| Lead compounds | 214 | 214 | 0 | — | 57,532 | |
| Mercury compounds | 156 | 156 | — | — | 17 | |
| Nickel compounds | 122 | 122 | 0 | — | 1,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 28 | 28 | 0 | — | 25,080 | |
| Copper compounds | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | 14,094 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,546 | 1,545 | 1 | — | 1,910,317 | |
| Manganese compounds | 148 | 148 | — | — | 182,663 | |
| Mercury compounds | 147 | 147 | — | — | 16 | |
| Lead compounds | 47 | 47 | — | — | 57,521 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | 21,216 | |
| Copper compounds | 11 | 11 | 0 | — | 13,143 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 951 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,723 | 1,722 | 1 | — | 1,922,106 | |
| Manganese compounds | 760 | 760 | — | — | 150,942 | |
| Mercury compounds | 219 | 219 | — | — | 16 | |
| Lead compounds | 68 | 68 | — | — | 75,129 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 49 | 49 | 0 | — | 18,669 | |
| Copper compounds | 12 | 11 | 0 | — | 12,771 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 994 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 16,211 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 1,515 | — | — |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 50 |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 22,907 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 87,575 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 21 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 141,846 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 2,442,667 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,515 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 141,846 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Mercury compounds | — | 21 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 2,442,667 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 87,575 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 16,211 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 22,907 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 50 |
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: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 2016 | May 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 2016 | May 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 15, 2016 | May 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 15, 2016 | May 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 15, 2016 | May 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 15, 2016 | May 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 27, 2014 | Jun 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 27, 2014 | Jun 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2014 | Jun 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2014 | May 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 27, 2014 | Jun 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 5, 2009 | Jan 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 2009 | Jan 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 31, 2007 | Jun 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 31, 2007 | Jun 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 3, 2006 | Jun 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 14, 1993 | Jul 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 13, 1991 | Apr 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 1991 | Apr 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 1991 | Apr 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 1991 | Apr 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 13, 1991 | Apr 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 13, 1991 | Apr 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 21, 1989 | Oct 4, 1990 | 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-NCD093340487-021 · Mar 2, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD093340487-020 · Apr 21, 2014
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD093340487-016 · Jul 27, 2009
$3,800
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD093340487-015 · Jun 4, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD093340487-014 · Jun 5, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-6004 · Jul 6, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD093340487-007 · Apr 15, 1993
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD093340487-006 · May 13, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD093340487-001 · Jan 12, 1990
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