CHROMIUM INDUSTRIES LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 13 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.
- Address
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4645 W. CHICAGO AVE.
CHICAGO, IL 60651
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 1 · last Feb 27, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000435930
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13 | — |
| 2016 | 17 | +31% |
| 2017 | 13 | -24% |
| 2018 | 19 | +46% |
| 2019 | 14 | -26% |
| 2020 | 14 | 0% |
| 2021 | 13 | -7% |
| 2022 | 11 | -15% |
| 2023 | 9 | -18% |
| 2024 | 7 | -22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3,385 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 4,360 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 3,327 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,588 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,415 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 2,220 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 19 | 19 | — | — | 1,937 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 2,409 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 17 | 17 | — | — | 2,032 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 127 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,090 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | ID and Listing of HW: General | Feb 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 27, 2023 | — | 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.