Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. - CLEVELAND WORKS
Quick Summary
- •Released 44,210 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 $17,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1600 HARVARD AVENUE
CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, OH 44105
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- CUYAHOGA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332112
- Inspections
- 4 · last May 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $17,000 · last May 11, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000386699
How This Compares
#105
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#1,808
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
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)
-4% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 37,039 | — |
| 2016 | 42,928 | +16% |
| 2017 | 44,210 | +3% |
| 2018 | 42,405 | -4% |
| 2019 | 38,975 | -8% |
| 2020 | 33,794 | -13% |
| 2021 | 28,016 | -17% |
| 2022 | 39,051 | +39% |
| 2023 | 39,788 | +2% |
| 2024 | 35,373 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 587,834 | |
| Nitric acid | 32,200 | 32,200 | — | — | 485,306 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,157 | 3,157 | — | — | 65,586 | |
| Copper | 12 | 3 | 9 | — | 186,648 | |
| Lead | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2,765 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 46,059 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 554,603 | |
| Nitric acid | 36,700 | 36,700 | — | — | 335,749 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,068 | 3,068 | — | — | 54,741 | |
| Copper | 15 | 4 | 11 | — | 177,539 | |
| Lead | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2,557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 55,993 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 564,129 | |
| Nitric acid | 35,900 | 35,900 | — | — | 447,649 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,132 | 3,132 | — | — | 53,350 | |
| Copper | 13 | 3 | 10 | — | 158,816 | |
| Lead | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2,654 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 55,891 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 24,947 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 559,745 | |
| Nitric acid | 24,330 | 24,330 | — | — | 604,039 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,659 | 3,659 | — | — | 82,913 | |
| Copper | 14 | 3 | 11 | — | 168,006 | |
| Nickel | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 18,351 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 35,585 | |
| Lead | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2,557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 582,234 | |
| Nitric acid | 30,200 | 30,200 | — | — | 221,360 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,519 | 3,519 | — | — | 92,326 | |
| Nickel | 55 | 54 | 1 | — | 15,406 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 17 | 3 | 14 | — | 209,390 | |
| Lead | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3,310 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 559,583 | |
| Nitric acid | 34,400 | 34,400 | — | — | 299,217 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 4,552 | 4,552 | — | — | 85,205 | |
| Copper | 17 | 5 | 12 | — | 216,648 | |
| Lead | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3,465 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 58,590 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 17,275 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 568,567 | |
| Nitric acid | 36,600 | 36,600 | — | — | 360,823 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5,780 | 5,780 | — | — | 95,072 | |
| Copper | 18 | 5 | 13 | — | 391,034 | |
| Lead | 3 | — | 3 | — | 8,014 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 73,251 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 85,267 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 605,880 | |
| Nitric acid | 38,438 | 38,438 | — | — | 443,424 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5,640 | 5,640 | — | — | 64,262 | |
| Nickel | 83 | 82 | 1 | — | 128,158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 33 | 32 | 1 | — | 90,480 | |
| Copper | 14 | 5 | 9 | — | 384,477 | |
| Lead | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2,954 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 764,539 | |
| Nitric acid | 39,500 | 39,500 | — | — | 396,585 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,366 | 3,366 | — | — | 69,278 | |
| Nickel | 34 | 34 | 0 | — | 64,055 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 161,395 | |
| Copper | 13 | 5 | 8 | — | 348,708 | |
| Lead | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2,941 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 530,731 | |
| Nitric acid | 33,300 | 33,300 | — | — | 345,679 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,651 | 3,651 | — | — | 62,147 | |
| Nickel | 63 | 62 | 1 | — | 52,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 23 | 14 | 9 | — | 294,005 | |
| Lead | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2,050 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 45,974 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 186,343 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 1,066,680 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 65,596 |
| Lead | — | 2,739 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 594,498 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 55,421 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 363 |
|
METAL EXCHANGE
ST. LOUIS, MO
|
Chromium | — | 240 | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC
FRIENDLY, WV
|
Chromium | — | 2,296 | — | — |
|
ROCHESTER ALUMINUM SMELTING CANADA
CONCORD
|
Chromium | — | 854 | — | — |
|
ARCONIC US LLC
LAFAYETTE, IN
|
Chromium | — | 131 | — | — |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Chromium | 13 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENV SOLUTIONS 101 RIVERPARK DR
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Chromium | 9 | — | — | — |
|
EVERCLEAR OF OHIO LTD
AUSTINTOWN, OH
|
Chromium | 9 | — | — | — |
|
FERROUS PROCESSING & TRADING CO
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Chromium | — | 1,641 | — | — |
|
NORTH COAST INDUSTRIAL
STREETSBORO, OH
|
Chromium | — | 9,175 | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING LLC
COLDWATER, MI
|
Chromium | — | 3,296 | — | — |
|
SUPERIOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS LLC
NEW HAVEN, IN
|
Chromium | — | 5,894 | — | — |
|
VEXOR TECHNOLOGY INC
MEDINA, OH
|
Chromium | 3 | — | — | — |
|
VISTA METALS CORPORATION
FONTANA, CA
|
Chromium | — | 17,498 | — | — |
|
SCEPTER NEW YORK INC
SENECA FALLS, NY
|
Chromium | — | 1,315 | — | — |
|
TRIPLE M METAL
WARREN, OH
|
Chromium | — | 3,634 | — | — |
|
ARCONIC US LLC
LAFAYETTE, IN
|
Copper | — | 19,227 | — | — |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Copper | 37 | — | — | — |
|
METAL EXCHANGE
ST. LOUIS, MO
|
Copper | — | 336 | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING LLC
COLDWATER, MI
|
Copper | — | 17,533 | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC
FRIENDLY, WV
|
Copper | — | 12,456 | — | — |
|
ROCHESTER ALUMINUM SMELTING CANADA
CONCORD
|
Copper | — | 4,541 | — | — |
|
SCEPTER NEW YORK INC
SENECA FALLS, NY
|
Copper | — | 1,841 | — | — |
|
SUPERIOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS LLC
NEW HAVEN, IN
|
Copper | — | 32,232 | — | — |
|
TRIPLE M METAL
WARREN, OH
|
Copper | — | 5,088 | — | — |
|
VEXOR TECHNOLOGY INC
MEDINA, OH
|
Copper | 3 | — | — | — |
|
VISTA METALS CORPORATION
FONTANA, CA
|
Copper | — | 93,089 | — | — |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENV SOLUTIONS 101 RIVERPARK DR
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Lead | 17 | — | — | — |
|
FERROUS PROCESSING & TRADING CO
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Lead | — | 14 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
METAL EXCHANGE
ST. LOUIS, MO
|
Lead | — | 2 | — | — |
|
NORTH COAST INDUSTRIAL
STREETSBORO, OH
|
Lead | — | 80 | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING LLC
COLDWATER, MI
|
Lead | — | 165 | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC
FRIENDLY, WV
|
Lead | — | 287 | — | — |
|
ROCHESTER ALUMINUM SMELTING CANADA
CONCORD
|
Lead | — | 43 | — | — |
|
SCEPTER NEW YORK INC
SENECA FALLS, NY
|
Lead | — | 8 | — | — |
|
SUPERIOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS LLC
NEW HAVEN, IN
|
Lead | — | 1,241 | — | — |
|
TRIPLE M METAL
WARREN, OH
|
Lead | — | 22 | — | — |
|
VEXOR TECHNOLOGY INC
MEDINA, OH
|
Lead | — | 3 | — | — |
|
VISTA METALS CORPORATION
FONTANA, CA
|
Lead | — | 875 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 90,434 |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 394,872 |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 21,404 |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 44,182 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 6 | SOUTHERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT CENTER, CLEVELAND |
| Nitric acid | — | SOUTHERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT CENTER, CLEVELAND |
| Chromium | 51 | SOUTHERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT CENTER, CLEVELAND |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | SOUTHERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT CENTER, CLEVELAND |
| Copper | 265 | SOUTHERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT CENTER, CLEVELAND |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 532,050 | SOUTHERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT CENTER, CLEVELAND |
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 | Jun 23, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 10, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 1990 | Nov 13, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 1990 | Oct 19, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 1990 | Nov 13, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 22, 1990 | Oct 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 1990 | Oct 19, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 28, 1989 | Mar 22, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 28, 1989 | Jan 18, 1991 | 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 and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +180% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +190% | Oct 2020 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +70% | May 2020 | 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 3603169431 · May 11, 2022
$17,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602872252 · Oct 20, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601481690 · Jun 15, 2018
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD083321299-006 · Jan 15, 1992
$31,800
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD083321299-004 · Oct 2, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD083321299-005 · Nov 13, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD083321299-002 · Jul 10, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD083321299-003 · May 17, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD083321299-001 · Sep 6, 1989
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