Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NUCOR STEEL SEATTLE INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,579 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 $2,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2424 SW ANDOVER ST
SEATTLE, WA 98106
View on map ↗ - County
- KING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $2,000 · last Jun 16, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110015969941
How This Compares
#106
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#5,915
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
12
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)
+73% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,267 | — |
| 2016 | 2,324 | +3% |
| 2017 | 2,579 | +11% |
| 2018 | 2,995 | +16% |
| 2019 | 494 | -83% |
| 2020 | 4,448 | +800% |
| 2021 | 2,226 | -50% |
| 2022 | 2,537 | +14% |
| 2023 | 3,108 | +23% |
| 2024 | 3,925 | +26% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,843 | 2,838 | 5 | — | 4,842,402 | |
| Manganese compounds | 450 | 450 | — | — | 639,572 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 398 | 398 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 130 | 129 | 0 | — | 193,958 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 53 | 53 | — | — | 91,563 | |
| Copper compounds | 43 | 41 | 2 | — | 52,210 | |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6,973 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 65 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,844 | 1,836 | 8 | — | 5,995,099 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 684 | 684 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 406 | 406 | — | — | 874,739 | |
| Lead compounds | 85 | 84 | 0 | — | 246,639 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 43 | 43 | — | — | 122,485 | |
| Copper compounds | 38 | 36 | 2 | — | 71,523 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 10,145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 79 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,308 | 1,300 | 8 | — | 6,484,120 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 673 | 673 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 405 | 405 | — | — | 853,855 | |
| Lead compounds | 61 | 61 | 0 | — | 303,509 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 41 | 41 | — | — | 129,398 | |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 37 | 2 | — | 74,019 | |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 9,442 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 87 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,229 | 1,226 | 3 | — | 6,629,614 | |
| Manganese compounds | 499 | 499 | — | — | 852,447 | |
| Mercury compounds | 231 | 231 | — | — | 61 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 114 | 114 | — | — | 127,701 | |
| Copper compounds | 72 | 71 | 1 | — | 68,474 | |
| Lead compounds | 54 | 54 | 0 | — | 322,634 | |
| Nickel compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 9,664 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,991 | 2,991 | — | — | 5,404,683 | |
| Manganese compounds | 580 | 580 | — | — | 723,400 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 335 | 335 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 190 | 190 | — | — | 50 | |
| Lead compounds | 131 | 131 | — | — | 248,016 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 119 | 119 | — | — | 101,874 | |
| Copper compounds | 78 | 77 | 1 | — | 51,179 | |
| Nickel compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 5,428 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 185 | 185 | — | — | 309,915 | |
| Mercury compounds | 175 | 175 | — | — | 50 | |
| Copper compounds | 134 | 133 | 1 | — | 66,426 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,632 | 1,632 | — | — | 7,071,824 | |
| Manganese compounds | 373 | 373 | — | — | 1,012,805 | |
| Mercury compounds | 244 | 244 | — | — | 65 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 231 | 231 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 206 | 206 | — | — | 349,960 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 167 | 167 | — | — | 141,760 | |
| Copper compounds | 98 | 97 | 1 | — | 62,892 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 6,312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,458 | 1,458 | — | — | 6,223,989 | |
| Manganese compounds | 333 | 333 | — | — | 882,991 | |
| Mercury compounds | 218 | 218 | — | — | 58 | |
| Lead compounds | 184 | 184 | — | — | 305,061 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 150 | 150 | — | — | 123,789 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 110 | 110 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 87 | 86 | 1 | — | 58,126 | |
| Nickel compounds | 39 | 39 | — | — | 4,944 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,294 | 1,294 | — | — | 5,830,014 | |
| Manganese compounds | 295 | 295 | — | — | 747,115 | |
| Mercury compounds | 193 | 193 | — | — | 59 | |
| Lead compounds | 163 | 163 | — | — | 275,585 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 135 | 135 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 132 | 132 | — | — | 103,995 | |
| Copper compounds | 76 | 76 | 0 | — | 63,672 | |
| Nickel compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | 6,050 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,339 | 1,339 | — | — | 6,013,816 | |
| Manganese compounds | 306 | 306 | — | — | 901,791 | |
| Mercury compounds | 200 | 200 | — | — | 79 | |
| Lead compounds | 169 | 169 | — | — | 329,639 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 137 | 137 | — | — | 126,191 | |
| Copper compounds | 80 | 79 | 1 | — | 95,461 | |
| Nickel compounds | 36 | 36 | — | — | 9,773 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | 417,595 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 65 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 43,057 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 61,758 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 4,830,320 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 192,826 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 3,678 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STERICYCLE OF WASHINGTON TRANSFER FACILI
KENT, WA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 29,805 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, SA.
MONTERREY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 61,758 | — | — |
|
COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Copper compounds | 9,140 | — | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE OF WASHINGTON TRANSFER FACILI
KENT, WA
|
Copper compounds | 14 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, SA.
MONTERREY
|
Copper compounds | — | 43,057 | — | — |
|
COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE OF WASHINGTON TRANSFER FACILI
KENT, WA
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, SA.
MONTERREY
|
Mercury compounds | — | 65 | — | — |
|
COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Lead compounds | 1,078 | — | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE OF WASHINGTON TRANSFER FACILI
KENT, WA
|
Lead compounds | 55 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, SA.
MONTERREY
|
Lead compounds | — | 192,826 | — | — |
|
COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Manganese compounds | 221,911 | — | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE OF WASHINGTON TRANSFER FACILI
KENT, WA
|
Manganese compounds | 66 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, SA.
MONTERREY
|
Manganese compounds | — | 417,595 | — | — |
|
COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Zinc compounds | 11,679 | — | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE OF WASHINGTON TRANSFER FACILI
KENT, WA
|
Zinc compounds | 403 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, SA.
MONTERREY
|
Zinc compounds | — | 4,830,320 | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE OF WASHINGTON TRANSFER FACILI
KENT, WA
|
Nickel compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, SA.
MONTERREY
|
Nickel compounds | — | 3,678 | — | — |
|
COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Nickel compounds | 3,291 | — | — | — |
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.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 0 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
| Copper compounds | 0 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
| Lead compounds | 0 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 7, 2022 | Mar 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 7, 2022 | Mar 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | Dec 7, 2022 | Mar 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 7, 2022 | Mar 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 14, 2018 | Apr 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 15, 2016 | Oct 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 15, 2016 | Oct 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 15, 2016 | Oct 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 15, 2016 | Oct 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 15, 2016 | Oct 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 15, 2016 | Oct 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 27, 2012 | Jan 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 27, 2012 | Jan 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 4, 2002 | Apr 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 10, 1993 | Jul 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 24, 1992 | Sep 28, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 24, 1992 | Sep 28, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 24, 1992 | Sep 28, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 8, 1991 | Sep 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 22, 1989 | Apr 30, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 22, 1989 | Apr 30, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 9, 1987 | Jul 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 3, 1985 | Mar 22, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 3, 1985 | Mar 22, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 3, 1985 | Mar 22, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 3, 1985 | Mar 22, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 3, 1985 | Mar 22, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 14, 1985 | Mar 22, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 9, 1984 | Mar 11, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jul 21, 1983 | Mar 22, 1989 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD988487583-001 · Feb 13, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-6006 · Aug 2, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD988487583-000 · May 22, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009265851-000 · Jul 8, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009265851-005 · Oct 13, 1987
$8,100
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009265851-015 · Jun 29, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009265851-016 · Feb 12, 1987
$45,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009265851-009 · Sep 30, 1985
$20,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009265851-017 · Sep 28, 1985
$62,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009265851-003 · Mar 14, 1985
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