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WAWASEE ALUMINUM WORKS
Quick Summary
- •Released 35,545 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 $500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
300 E CHICAGO ST
SYRACUSE, IN 46567
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- KOSCIUSKO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336612
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 2, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $500 · last Oct 11, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110041011008
How This Compares
#136
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#2,049
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-53% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 59,696 | — |
| 2016 | 57,334 | -4% |
| 2017 | 35,545 | -38% |
| 2018 | 30,987 | -13% |
| 2019 | 25,125 | -19% |
| 2020 | 14,821 | -41% |
| 2021 | 17,533 | +18% |
| 2022 | 63,747 | +264% |
| 2023 | 18,914 | -70% |
| 2024 | 28,014 | +48% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 28,014 | 28,014 | — | — | 1,743 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 18,914 | 18,914 | — | — | 149 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 63,747 | 63,747 | — | — | 561 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 17,533 | 17,533 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 14,821 | 14,821 | — | — | 14,456 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 25,125 | 25,125 | — | — | 3,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 30,987 | 30,987 | — | — | 112 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 35,545 | 35,545 | — | — | 88 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 57,334 | 57,334 | — | — | 336 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 59,696 | 59,696 | — | — | 2,020 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | 883 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Styrene | — | — | 495 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Styrene | — | — | 388 | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Styrene | 860 | — | — | — |
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 | Dec 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 16, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 4, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 26, 2016 | Dec 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Oct 26, 2016 | Dec 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 26, 2016 | Dec 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 19, 2014 | Apr 24, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 2011 | Jan 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 2011 | Jan 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 23, 2011 | Jan 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 31, 2008 | Oct 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 7, 2005 | Aug 3, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 7, 2005 | Aug 3, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 2002 | Oct 30, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 10, 2002 | Oct 30, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 10, 2002 | Oct 30, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 15, 2001 | Jun 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 22, 1997 | Mar 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 22, 1997 | Mar 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 1, 1985 | Aug 4, 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603395962 · Oct 11, 2022
$500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603372296 · Sep 27, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND051915650-007 · May 4, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005479753-007 · Nov 14, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005479753-006 · Mar 26, 2014
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND051915650-006 · Dec 12, 2011
$13,000
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND051915650-005 · Nov 2, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND051915650-004 · Oct 4, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND051915650-003 · Mar 4, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005479753-004 · Aug 5, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2006-6004 · Sep 28, 2006
$45,853
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND051915650-002 · Sep 13, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005479753-005 · Apr 11, 2001
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005479753-003 · Jan 19, 1999
$18,200
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005479753-002 · Dec 22, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005479753-001 · Oct 19, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND051915650-001 · Dec 5, 1985
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