Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
RCRA
US STEEL FAIRLESS HILLS WORKS
Quick Summary
- •Released 119 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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SOUTH END PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
View on map ↗ - County
- BUCKS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324199
- Inspections
- 2 · last Oct 28, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 4, 1996
- Registry ID
- 110038161921
How This Compares
#518
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#9,647
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
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)
-86% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 172 | — |
| 2016 | 107 | -38% |
| 2017 | 119 | +11% |
| 2018 | 136 | +14% |
| 2019 | 9 | -93% |
| 2020 | 96 | +961% |
| 2021 | 107 | +12% |
| 2022 | 184 | +72% |
| 2023 | 168 | -9% |
| 2024 | 23 | -86% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 22 | 12 | 10 | — | 54,431 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 38 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 150 | 13 | 137 | — | 51,841 | |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 0 | 10 | — | 60 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 171 | 11 | 160 | — | 38,084 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 0 | 6 | — | 38 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 93 | 12 | 81 | — | 51,416 | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 0 | 8 | — | 44 | |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 88 | 12 | 76 | — | 55,801 | |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | 30 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 1 | 8 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 127 | 15 | 112 | — | 68,973 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 36 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 105 | 16 | 89 | — | 76,015 | |
| Nickel | 8 | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 6 | 0 | 6 | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 105 | 15 | 90 | — | 67,557 | |
| Lead | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 153 | 13 | 140 | — | 63,012 | |
| Lead | 19 | 0 | 19 | — | 82 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 54,411 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 27 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WM - FAIRLESS LANDFILL
MORRISVILLE, PA
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
EASTERN ALLOYS INC
MAYBROOK, NY
|
Lead compounds | — | 27 | — | — |
|
ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead compounds | 9 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD MYERSTOWN, LLC
MYERSTOWN, PA
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL - EAST LIVERPOOL
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
WM - FAIRLESS LANDFILL
MORRISVILLE, PA
|
Nickel compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD MYERSTOWN, LLC
MYERSTOWN, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
EASTERN ALLOYS INC
MAYBROOK, NY
|
Zinc compounds | — | 54,411 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 12 | — | — | — |
|
WM - FAIRLESS LANDFILL
MORRISVILLE, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD MYERSTOWN, LLC
MYERSTOWN, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
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 | Oct 28, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 20, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 8, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 1, 2018 | Feb 14, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 14, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 26, 2013 | Jun 26, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2013 | Jun 26, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 27, 1995 | Jan 4, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 1995 | Jul 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 1995 | Jul 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 17, 1995 | Mar 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 5, 1994 | Apr 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 29, 1993 | Jan 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 1993 | Aug 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 27, 1993 | Aug 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 1993 | Aug 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 4, 1991 | Sep 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Sep 26, 1990 | Jun 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 26, 1990 | Jun 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 1990 | Jun 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Aug 13, 1990 | Aug 15, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 22, 1988 | Aug 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 9, 1988 | Aug 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 29, 1987 | May 1, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Nov 13, 1986 | Mar 26, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 30, 1986 | Jan 17, 1992 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 03-1982-0062
$0
Judicial
· Case 03-1982-0073
Judicial
· Case 03-1988-0431
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2021-0050 · Dec 18, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2021-0051 · Dec 18, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002375376-000 · Dec 29, 1993
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1993-0092 · Apr 20, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002375376-008 · Jun 12, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002375376-005 · Jan 10, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002375376-006 · Dec 5, 1990
Judicial
· Case 03-1987-0084 · Jun 21, 1989
$750,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002375376-004 · Oct 17, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002375376-003 · Sep 9, 1988
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002375376-002 · Apr 29, 1987
$4,800
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1986-0809 · Feb 25, 1987
$5,000
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002375376-001 · Nov 13, 1986
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1986-0130 · Sep 27, 1985
$20,000
Judicial
· Case 03-1978-0016 · Jun 17, 1981
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