Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SMI STEEL LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,811 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
-
101 50TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 14 · last Feb 5, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 8, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110013834770
How This Compares
#194
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#5,101
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
3
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)
-67% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,662 | — |
| 2016 | 8,377 | -13% |
| 2017 | 4,811 | -43% |
| 2018 | 4,753 | -1% |
| 2019 | 3,474 | -27% |
| 2020 | 3,161 | -9% |
| 2021 | 7,628 | +141% |
| 2022 | 2,935 | -62% |
| 2023 | 2,223 | -24% |
| 2024 | 3,223 | +45% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,510 | 923 | 587 | — | 3,337,620 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,032 | 154 | 878 | — | 393,668 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 198 | 88 | 110 | — | 66,752 | |
| Mercury compounds | 172 | 172 | — | — | 19 | |
| Nickel compounds | 153 | 130 | 23 | — | 5,991 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 87 | 58 | 29 | — | 146,427 | |
| Copper compounds | 70 | 17 | 53 | — | 59,906 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 931 | 158 | 773 | — | 566,940 | |
| Zinc compounds | 812 | 748 | 64 | — | 2,577,000 | |
| Mercury compounds | 169 | 169 | — | — | 21 | |
| Nickel compounds | 133 | 133 | — | — | 6,185 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 93 | 90 | 3 | — | 72,156 | |
| Lead compounds | 63 | 60 | 3 | — | 139,158 | |
| Copper compounds | 21 | 15 | 6 | — | 53,258 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 1,202 | 169 | 1,033 | — | 652,938 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,191 | 1,060 | 131 | — | 3,996,772 | |
| Mercury compounds | 184 | 184 | — | — | 24 | |
| Nickel compounds | 142 | 142 | — | — | 7,123 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 109 | 96 | 13 | — | 83,101 | |
| Lead compounds | 73 | 63 | 10 | — | 158,288 | |
| Copper compounds | 34 | 18 | 16 | — | 61,337 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,520 | 1,208 | 4,312 | — | 4,408,360 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,352 | 174 | 1,178 | — | 581,102 | |
| Mercury compounds | 198 | 198 | — | — | 21 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 184 | 100 | 84 | — | 98,186 | |
| Nickel compounds | 170 | 147 | 23 | — | 11,221 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 107 | 66 | 41 | — | 148,482 | |
| Copper compounds | 96 | 18 | 78 | — | 68,129 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 1,524 | 191 | 1,333 | — | 639,079 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,048 | 847 | 201 | — | 3,469,286 | |
| Mercury compounds | 189 | 189 | — | — | 19 | |
| Nickel compounds | 161 | 161 | — | — | 9,678 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 113 | 110 | 3 | — | 93,123 | |
| Lead compounds | 90 | 72 | 18 | — | 140,597 | |
| Copper compounds | 36 | 15 | 21 | — | 63,908 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 1,517 | 184 | 1,333 | — | 600,180 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,337 | 813 | 524 | — | 3,086,640 | |
| Mercury compounds | 177 | 177 | — | — | 24 | |
| Nickel compounds | 155 | 155 | — | — | 10,289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 124 | 105 | 19 | — | 87,454 | |
| Lead compounds | 105 | 69 | 36 | — | 132,040 | |
| Copper compounds | 57 | 15 | 42 | — | 56,588 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,136 | 1,097 | 1,039 | — | 3,335,693 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,889 | 199 | 1,690 | — | 625,453 | |
| Mercury compounds | 191 | 191 | — | — | 10 | |
| Nickel compounds | 168 | 168 | — | — | 9,382 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 153 | 114 | 39 | — | 85,130 | |
| Lead compounds | 134 | 75 | 59 | — | 145,937 | |
| Copper compounds | 81 | 18 | 63 | — | 55,594 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,702 | 642 | 3,060 | — | 2,472,334 | |
| Manganese compounds | 332 | 251 | 81 | — | 561,185 | |
| Lead compounds | 263 | 118 | 145 | — | 104,653 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 184 | 118 | 66 | — | 68,252 | |
| Mercury compounds | 138 | 138 | 0 | — | 14 | |
| Nickel compounds | 120 | 88 | 32 | — | 7,129 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 72 | 12 | 60 | — | 51,018 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,211 | 6,029 | 182 | — | 2,619,360 | |
| Manganese compounds | 940 | 896 | 44 | — | 538,424 | |
| Lead compounds | 508 | 479 | 28 | — | 103,319 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 397 | 359 | 38 | — | 65,484 | |
| Copper compounds | 151 | 113 | 38 | — | 49,477 | |
| Mercury compounds | 143 | 143 | 0 | — | 8 | |
| Nickel compounds | 28 | 20 | 8 | — | 5,093 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,466 | 6,665 | 801 | — | 2,960,928 | |
| Manganese compounds | 969 | 896 | 73 | — | 524,690 | |
| Lead compounds | 532 | 480 | 52 | — | 121,398 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 397 | 359 | 38 | — | 85,867 | |
| Mercury compounds | 144 | 144 | 0 | — | 15 | |
| Copper compounds | 133 | 93 | 40 | — | 60,053 | |
| Nickel compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 6,114 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | 19 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 59,906 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 146,427 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 66,752 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 3,337,620 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 5,991 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 393,668 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 66,752 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Copper compounds | — | 59,906 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 146,427 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 393,668 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 19 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 5,991 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 3,337,620 | — | — |
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 | Jan 10, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 2019 | Aug 21, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 19, 2014 | Dec 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 19, 2014 | Dec 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 23, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 23, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 23, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 23, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 18, 2008 | Jan 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 18, 2008 | Jan 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 18, 2008 | Jan 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 1997 | Nov 26, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 31, 1997 | Nov 26, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 23, 1989 | Jun 9, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 1989 | Jun 9, 1989 | 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 | 19.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +27% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2015 | 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.
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD067123570-001 · Feb 1, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-6024 · Dec 7, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD067123570-SFQ · Oct 31, 1997
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