Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
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Quick Summary
- •Released 163 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.
- Address
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1740 BEREA ROAD US HIGHWAY 25 SOUTH
RICHMOND, KY 40475
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- MADISON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335929
- Inspections
- 3 · last May 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110008359551
How This Compares
#268
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#9,334
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.
5
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)
-81% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 162 | — |
| 2016 | 124 | -23% |
| 2017 | 163 | +31% |
| 2018 | 150 | -8% |
| 2019 | 131 | -12% |
| 2020 | 151 | +15% |
| 2021 | 156 | +3% |
| 2022 | 35 | -78% |
| 2023 | 30 | -14% |
| 2024 | 31 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,978 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,256 | |
| Copper | 18 | 14 | 4 | — | 4,403,094 | |
| Zinc compounds | 13 | — | 13 | — | 8,009 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,541 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 905 | |
| Copper | 18 | 14 | 4 | — | 4,727,247 | |
| Zinc compounds | 12 | — | 12 | — | 9,066 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,281 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,693 | |
| Copper | 18 | 14 | 4 | — | 4,879,519 | |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | — | 17 | — | 9,639 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,214 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,655 | |
| Copper | 136 | 129 | 7 | — | 4,856,129 | |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | — | 20 | — | 8,934 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,024 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,486 | |
| Copper | 124 | 115 | 10 | — | 5,196,747 | |
| Zinc compounds | 27 | — | 27 | — | 8,748 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 131 | 120 | 11 | — | 5,570,779 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,523 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,885 | |
| Copper | 120 | 106 | 14 | — | 4,277,558 | |
| Zinc compounds | 30 | — | 30 | — | 8,676 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,068 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,274 | |
| Copper | 127 | 115 | 12 | — | 4,435,638 | |
| Zinc compounds | 36 | — | 36 | — | 7,989 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,004 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,099 | |
| Copper | 92 | 87 | 5 | — | 3,324,469 | |
| Zinc compounds | 32 | — | 32 | — | 6,826 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,943 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,724 | |
| Copper | 123 | 99 | 24 | — | 3,131,090 | |
| Zinc compounds | 39 | — | 39 | — | 6,479 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 4,403,071 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LLC
IRVINE, KY
|
Antimony compounds | 2,256 | — | — | — |
|
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LLC
IRVINE, KY
|
Lead compounds | 3,976 | — | — | — |
|
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LLC
IRVINE, KY
|
Zinc compounds | 7,918 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Zinc compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
UTILITY RECYCLING SERVICES
WILLS POINT, TX
|
Copper | — | 4,403,071 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Copper | 2 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 91 | RICHMOND SILVER CREEK STP, BEREA |
| Copper | 21 | RICHMOND SILVER CREEK STP, BEREA |
| Lead compounds | 2 | RICHMOND SILVER CREEK STP, BEREA |
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 | May 21, 2018 | May 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 21, 2018 | May 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 21, 2018 | May 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 23, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 25, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 7, 2011 | Jul 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 17, 2006 | May 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 2006 | May 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 17, 2006 | May 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 30, 2004 | Mar 30, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 14, 2000 | May 22, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 9, 1998 | Jul 30, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 1985 | May 3, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +21% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +29% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +29% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +21% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +7% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +21% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +100% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +7% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +29% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +580% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +353% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +150% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +171% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +7% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +164% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +229% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +236% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.12 | +8% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +293% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +21% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +93% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +379% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +93% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +64% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +236% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +193% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +221% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +136% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +43% | May 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +50% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +86% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +71% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +164% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +271% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +50% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +243% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +429% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +249% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +79% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +424% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +36% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 123.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +310% | Aug 2016 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +100% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 123.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +105% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Jul 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +7% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +113% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +236% | Jun 2016 | 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD047537824-001 · May 17, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD047537824-000 · Jul 24, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD047537824-002 · Feb 27, 1985
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