TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
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LIGHT METALS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 26 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
13329 ECTOR ST
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
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- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331314
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 13, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000477939
How This Compares
#575
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#11,192
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
+50% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23 | — |
| 2016 | 29 | +23% |
| 2017 | 26 | -11% |
| 2018 | 31 | +21% |
| 2020 | 30 | — |
| 2021 | 39 | +29% |
| 2022 | 33 | -15% |
| 2023 | 36 | +7% |
| 2024 | 35 | -2% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 9 | 9 | 0 | — | 10,927 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 630 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 61 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 10,988 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 665 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 10,019 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 556 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 62 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 4 | 4 | — | — | 10,119 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 647 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 54 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SOUTH YUMA COUNTY LANDFILL
YUMA, AZ
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
BTR
TEMPE, AZ
|
Manganese | — | 371 | — | — |
|
SOUTH YUMA COUNTY LANDFILL
YUMA, AZ
|
Manganese | 184 | — | — | — |
|
AA SYDCOL LLC
YUMA, AZ
|
Manganese | 3 | — | — | — |
|
SOUTH YUMA COUNTY LANDFILL
YUMA, AZ
|
Copper | 10,831 | — | — | — |
|
BTR
TEMPE, AZ
|
Copper | — | 15,570 | — | — |
|
AA SYDCOL LLC
YUMA, AZ
|
Copper | 2 | — | — | — |
|
BTR
TEMPE, AZ
|
Chromium | — | 712 | — | — |
|
SOUTH YUMA COUNTY LANDFILL
YUMA, AZ
|
Chromium | 186 | — | — | — |
|
AA SYDCOL LLC
YUMA, AZ
|
Chromium | 8 | — | — | — |
|
AA SYDCOL LLC
YUMA, AZ
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SOUTH YUMA COUNTY LANDFILL
YUMA, AZ
|
Lead | 76 | — | — | — |
|
BTR
TEMPE, AZ
|
Lead | — | 474 | — | — |
|
BTR
TEMPE, AZ
|
Nickel | — | 371 | — | — |
|
SOUTH YUMA COUNTY LANDFILL
YUMA, AZ
|
Nickel | 128 | — | — | — |
|
AA SYDCOL LLC
YUMA, AZ
|
Nickel | 3 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Aug 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Dec 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 6, 1994 | Jul 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 6, 1994 | Jul 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 14, 1993 | Feb 17, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 23, 1992 | Mar 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 1992 | Mar 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 23, 1992 | Mar 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 23, 1992 | Mar 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 6, 1989 | Sep 18, 1990 | 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
· Case 09-2011-3551 · Sep 13, 2011
$1,260
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD054846670-004 · May 13, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD054846670-003 · Jan 20, 1993
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD054846670-002 · Jun 21, 1989
$17,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD054846670-001 · Mar 24, 1989
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