Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HUGHES BROTHERS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 9 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
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210 N. 13TH ST.
SEWARD, NE 68434
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- SEWARD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 30, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000447801
How This Compares
#137
of 154 TRI reporters in NE
#12,520
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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 (2017–2024)
+154% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 | — |
| 2018 | 13 | +45% |
| 2019 | 11 | -15% |
| 2020 | 20 | +79% |
| 2021 | 20 | +1% |
| 2022 | 36 | +80% |
| 2023 | 23 | -36% |
| 2024 | 23 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 63,034 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 356,345 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 126,069 | |
| Manganese | 23 | 23 | — | — | 75,641 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 126,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 405,519 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 337,373 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 168,686 | |
| Manganese | 23 | 23 | — | — | 202,424 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 337,373 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 126,625 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 63,313 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 372,228 | |
| Manganese | 36 | 36 | — | — | 75,975 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 126,625 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 387,268 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 61,653 | |
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | 4,205 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 123,306 | |
| Manganese | 20 | 20 | — | — | 73,983 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 123,306 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | 1,023 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 364,698 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 122,880 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 61,440 | |
| Manganese | 20 | 20 | — | — | 73,728 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 122,880 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 62,455 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 124,909 | |
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | 3,928 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 332,063 | |
| Manganese | 11 | 11 | — | — | 74,946 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 124,909 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 128,137 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 64,068 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 407,515 | |
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | 1,477 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 13 | 13 | — | — | 76,882 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 128,137 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 53,271 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 294,553 | |
| Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | — | 3,961 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 106,542 | |
| Manganese | 9 | 9 | — | — | 63,925 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 106,542 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | 126,069 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 63,034 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 126,069 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 75,641 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 356,345 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALTER METALS
LINCOLN, NE
|
Chromium | — | 126,069 | — | — |
|
ALTER METALS
LINCOLN, NE
|
Copper | — | 63,034 | — | — |
|
ALTER METALS
LINCOLN, NE
|
Manganese | — | 75,641 | — | — |
|
ALTER METALS
LINCOLN, NE
|
Nickel | — | 126,069 | — | — |
|
US ZINC - METAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 356,345 | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 9, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Jul 19, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 19, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 27, 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 22, 2011 | Jan 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 22, 2011 | Jan 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 22, 2011 | Dec 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 22, 2011 | Dec 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 22, 2011 | Jan 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 22, 2011 | Jan 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 27, 2008 | Sep 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Aug 27, 2008 | Nov 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 2008 | Sep 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 2008 | Sep 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 2008 | Sep 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 27, 2008 | Sep 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | May 4, 2006 | May 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 15, 2005 | Apr 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 29, 2001 | Aug 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Aug 29, 2001 | Aug 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 2001 | Aug 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 1992 | Oct 21, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 1992 | Oct 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 1992 | Jun 19, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 1992 | Jun 19, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 23, 1989 | Jun 5, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 1987 | Apr 2, 1987 | 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-NED007273279-001 · Sep 9, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2005-0366 · Aug 30, 2005
$2,422
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007273279-002 · Aug 30, 2005
$2,422
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007273279-000 · May 20, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007273279-003 · May 3, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007273279-004 · Apr 26, 1990
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