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Clean Air Act
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RCRA
CASCADE STEEL ROLLING MILLS
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,336 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 $241,822 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3200 OR-99W
MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128
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- YAMHILL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 22, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $241,822 · last Jun 12, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110040961947
How This Compares
#110
of 266 TRI reporters in OR
#6,746
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
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)
+279% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,454 | — |
| 2016 | 1,327 | -9% |
| 2017 | 1,336 | +1% |
| 2018 | 1,234 | -8% |
| 2019 | 3 | -100% |
| 2020 | 1,000 | +36531% |
| 2021 | 1,170 | +17% |
| 2022 | 1,295 | +11% |
| 2023 | 5,463 | +322% |
| 2024 | 5,507 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,322 | 3,302 | 20 | — | 4,045,241 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,542 | 1,542 | — | — | 4,983,455 | |
| Lead compounds | 301 | 299 | 1 | — | 157,031 | |
| Copper compounds | 250 | 246 | 4 | — | 41,755 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 51 | 46 | 5 | — | 43,940 | |
| Nickel compounds | 42 | 41 | 1 | — | 2,799 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 37 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,302 | 3,302 | — | — | 4,008,309 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,516 | 1,516 | — | — | 4,284,025 | |
| Copper compounds | 276 | 245 | 31 | — | 41,351 | |
| Lead compounds | 275 | 274 | 2 | — | 155,738 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 51 | 46 | 5 | — | 43,490 | |
| Nickel compounds | 42 | 41 | 1 | — | 2,775 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 37 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,005 | 999 | 6 | — | 3,865,306 | |
| Manganese compounds | 209 | 209 | — | — | 590,960 | |
| Lead compounds | 41 | 41 | 1 | — | 150,093 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 21 | 17 | 5 | — | 42,959 | |
| Copper compounds | 16 | 13 | 3 | — | 40,530 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 2,666 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 26 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 890 | 865 | 25 | — | 3,849,850 | |
| Manganese compounds | 193 | 193 | — | — | 577,477 | |
| Lead compounds | 47 | 46 | 1 | — | 192,492 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 22 | 17 | 5 | — | 61,247 | |
| Copper compounds | 14 | 13 | 1 | — | 47,248 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 3,325 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 23 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 726 | 711 | 15 | — | 2,991,597 | |
| Manganese compounds | 194 | 194 | — | — | 562,095 | |
| Lead compounds | 43 | 42 | 1 | — | 164,465 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 17 | 12 | 4 | — | 49,964 | |
| Copper compounds | 14 | 13 | 1 | — | 45,800 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 10 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2,290 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2,239 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 938 | 930 | 8 | — | 3,798,981 | |
| Manganese compounds | 214 | 214 | — | — | 613,681 | |
| Lead compounds | 40 | 40 | 1 | — | 144,166 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 23 | 18 | 5 | — | 46,756 | |
| Copper compounds | 14 | 13 | 1 | — | 43,835 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 3,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,048 | 1,030 | 18 | — | 4,192,091 | |
| Manganese compounds | 201 | 201 | — | — | 552,594 | |
| Lead compounds | 49 | 47 | 2 | — | 177,211 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 20 | 18 | 2 | — | 48,591 | |
| Copper compounds | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | 40,968 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 2,954 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,065 | 1,043 | 22 | — | 4,385,584 | |
| Manganese compounds | 191 | 191 | — | — | 573,500 | |
| Lead compounds | 40 | 38 | 2 | — | 145,905 | |
| Copper compounds | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | 43,012 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | 44,699 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2,699 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,114 | 1,084 | 30 | — | 4,753,716 | |
| Manganese compounds | 242 | 242 | — | — | 685,577 | |
| Lead compounds | 47 | 44 | 2 | — | 177,785 | |
| Copper compounds | 30 | 14 | 16 | — | 51,128 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | 67,396 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 5,578 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | 3,585,827 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 131,852 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 25 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 41,921 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 38,442 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 2,383 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 3,600,133 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Copper compounds | 3,313 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Copper compounds | — | 38,442 | — | — |
|
TMS INTERNATIONAL, INC
MCMINNVILLE, OR
|
Manganese compounds | — | 3,102,601 | — | — |
|
HILLSBORO LANDFILL, INC.
HILLSBORO, OR
|
Manganese compounds | 1,300,346 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Manganese compounds | 97,282 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Manganese compounds | — | 483,226 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead compounds | 25,179 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Lead compounds | — | 131,852 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Mercury compounds | 13 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Mercury compounds | — | 25 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nickel compounds | 416 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Nickel compounds | — | 2,383 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Zinc compounds | 445,108 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Zinc compounds | — | 3,600,133 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,019 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL
MONTERREY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 41,921 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Apr 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 9, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to submit noncompliance report - industrial stormwater [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6)] | Dec 1, 2022 | Jun 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Oct 23, 2022 | Aug 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly operate or maintain industrial stormwater controls | Oct 1, 2022 | Jun 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Oct 1, 2022 | Aug 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Oct 1, 2022 | Aug 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 2, 2020 | Sep 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 4, 2020 | Feb 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 4, 2020 | Feb 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jul 1, 2018 | Feb 24, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 1, 2017 | Feb 24, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 2017 | Apr 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 2017 | Apr 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 24, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 20, 2008 | Mar 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 2008 | Mar 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 2008 | Mar 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 20, 2008 | Mar 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 20, 2008 | Mar 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 2004 | Aug 31, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 26, 1996 | Mar 26, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 26, 1996 | Mar 26, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 4, 1994 | May 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 1991 | Dec 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 1991 | Dec 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 16, 1988 | Mar 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 25, 1984 | Nov 19, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 2, 1984 | Dec 26, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.31 mg/L | 10.00 | +133% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.00 deg F | 105.00 | +3% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.75 mg/L | 10.00 | +88% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.00 deg F | 105.00 | +1% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.00 deg F | 95.00 | +3% | Jun 2019 | 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 OR-WQ-I-WR-2024-131 · Jun 12, 2025
$26,400
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604037960 · Jul 18, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604872209 · Jul 18, 2024
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603586330 · Apr 27, 2023
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604872205 · Apr 27, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602816744 · Aug 20, 2021
$33,818
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OR-WQ/I-WR-2020-117 · Feb 24, 2021
$7,200
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602244435 · Jul 9, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD045776432-002 · Apr 30, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2018-0324 · Jul 2, 2018
$74,257
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD045776432-101 · Feb 22, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD045776432-001 · Dec 15, 2004
$4,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-6007 · Aug 15, 2001
FINAL 3008(A) SFO ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD045776432-000 · Mar 15, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD045776432-006 · Sep 16, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD045776432-007 · Sep 16, 1988
$11,700
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