Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
AIR INDUSTRIES CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 250 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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12570 KNOTT ST.
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
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- ORANGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332722
- Inspections
- 11 · last May 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 8, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000479991
How This Compares
#434
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#8,859
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-99% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 260 | — |
| 2016 | 250 | -4% |
| 2017 | 250 | 0% |
| 2018 | 255 | +2% |
| 2019 | 250 | -2% |
| 2020 | 265 | +6% |
| 2021 | 10 | -96% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100% |
| 2023 | 10 | — |
| 2024 | 3 | -70% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 13,400 | |
| Toluene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Chromium | 5 | — | 5 | — | 25,584 | |
| Nickel | 5 | — | 5 | — | 52,016 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 29,846 | |
| Toluene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 750 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 38,555 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 22,750 | |
| Toluene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 750 | |
| Nickel | 5 | — | 5 | — | 83,215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 59,120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 20,000 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 30,716 | |
| Toluene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,005 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 28,200 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 42,060 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 24,010 | |
| Toluene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 750 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 32,700 | |
| Toluene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,005 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 38,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 21,250 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21ST CENTURY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGMENT OF NEVADA, LLC.
FERNLEY, NV
|
Chromium | — | — | — | — |
|
PACIFIC RESOURCE RECOVERY SERVICES INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Chromium | — | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Chromium | — | — | — | — |
|
S LETVIN & SON INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Chromium | — | 21,889 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Chromium | — | — | — | — |
|
WORLD OIL RECYCLING
COMPTON, CA
|
Chromium | — | — | — | — |
|
YUMA YES WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY
YUMA, AZ
|
Chromium | 3 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nickel | 4,660 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD OIL RECYCLING
COMPTON, CA
|
Nickel | — | — | — | — |
|
YUMA YES WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY
YUMA, AZ
|
Nickel | 6 | — | — | — |
|
21ST CENTURY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGMENT OF NEVADA, LLC.
FERNLEY, NV
|
Nickel | 44 | — | — | — |
|
PACIFIC RESOURCE RECOVERY SERVICES INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Nickel | — | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Nickel | — | — | — | — |
|
S LETVIN & SON INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Nickel | — | 50,384 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
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 10, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 2022 | Oct 4, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2017 | Dec 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 2015 | May 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 2011 | Jul 27, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 2, 2010 | Aug 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 2, 2010 | Aug 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 2, 2010 | Aug 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 2, 2010 | Aug 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 2, 2010 | Aug 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2010 | Aug 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 1992 | Oct 7, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 21, 1992 | Mar 23, 1994 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009548256-002 · May 12, 1993
$9,500
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009548256-001 · Sep 28, 1992
$11,400
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