Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
COLONIAL METALS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 20 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
-
505 BLUE BALL RD. TRIUMPH INDL. PARK BLDG. 20
ELKTON, MD 21921
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- CECIL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 2 · last Nov 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 12, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000340710
How This Compares
#90
of 156 TRI reporters in MD
#11,414
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
3
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)
-96% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 265 | — |
| 2016 | 265 | 0% |
| 2017 | 20 | -92% |
| 2018 | 6 | -70% |
| 2019 | 4 | -33% |
| 2020 | 8 | +100% |
| 2021 | 2 | -75% |
| 2022 | 3 | +50% |
| 2023 | 3 | 0% |
| 2024 | 10 | +233% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5,819 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 46,893 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 56,252 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 56,252 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AGMET METALS INC
MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 4,576 | — | — |
|
INMETCO
ELLWOOD CITY, PA
|
Nickel compounds | 35,348 | — | — | — |
|
UMICORE SPECIALTY MATERIALS RECYCLING
WICKLIFFE, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 6,969 | — | — |
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: General | Nov 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Nov 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 17, 2018 | Aug 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 17, 2018 | Aug 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 17, 2018 | Aug 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 2018 | Aug 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 5, 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 5, 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2011 | Dec 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 19, 2011 | Dec 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 19, 2011 | Dec 21, 2011 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2020-0110 · Aug 12, 2020
$89,000
NOTICE OF VIOLATION WITH PENALTY (NOVP)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD054900287-001 · Aug 9, 2018
$1,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2016-0047 · Mar 22, 2016
$4,000
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