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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GERDAU SPECIAL STEEL NORTH AMERICA
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,605 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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3100 BROOKLYN RD.
JACKSON, MI 49203
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- JACKSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 6 · last Feb 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 19, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000409843
How This Compares
#191
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#4,901
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
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,720 | — |
| 2016 | 5,115 | -24% |
| 2017 | 5,605 | +10% |
| 2018 | 4,929 | -12% |
| 2019 | 1,905 | -61% |
| 2020 | 3,225 | +69% |
| 2021 | 41 | -99% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100% |
| 2023 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 71 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 25 | — | 25 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 9 | 5 | — | 138 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 90 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,682 | 2,628 | 54 | — | 465,033 | |
| Manganese compounds | 369 | 369 | — | — | 103,290 | |
| Lead compounds | 50 | 49 | 1 | — | 14,288 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 48 | 48 | — | — | 10,455 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 30 | — | 30 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 22 | 22 | 0 | — | 5,375 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 11 | |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1,259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 517 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,455 | 1,396 | 59 | — | 1,087,154 | |
| Manganese compounds | 279 | 279 | — | — | 223,193 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 49 | 49 | — | — | 21,632 | |
| Lead compounds | 37 | 36 | 1 | — | 31,634 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 30 | — | 30 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 22 | 0 | — | 23 | |
| Copper compounds | 18 | 18 | 0 | — | 11,259 | |
| Nickel compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2,349 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,100 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,960 | 3,958 | 2 | — | 1,505,130 | |
| Manganese compounds | 645 | 645 | — | — | 303,590 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 114 | 114 | — | — | 30,594 | |
| Lead compounds | 79 | 78 | 1 | — | 43,948 | |
| Copper compounds | 47 | 47 | — | — | 15,766 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 34 | — | 34 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 31 | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 2,788 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1,717 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,544 | 4,540 | 4 | — | 1,261,377 | |
| Manganese compounds | 675 | 675 | — | — | 261,643 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 132 | 132 | — | — | 29,396 | |
| Lead compounds | 109 | 108 | 1 | — | 52,283 | |
| Copper compounds | 50 | 50 | — | — | 14,223 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 44 | — | 44 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 26 | |
| Nickel compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 2,011 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,947 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,070 | 4,066 | 4 | — | 1,083,656 | |
| Manganese compounds | 693 | 693 | — | — | 302,573 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 128 | 128 | — | — | 34,191 | |
| Lead compounds | 89 | 88 | 1 | — | 45,026 | |
| Copper compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | 12,242 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 36 | — | 36 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 25 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 4,756 | |
| Nickel compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1,905 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,778 | 5,774 | 4 | — | 1,542,760 | |
| Manganese compounds | 627 | 627 | — | — | 231,898 | |
| Lead compounds | 98 | 98 | 1 | — | 40,352 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 92 | 92 | — | — | 26,132 | |
| Copper compounds | 52 | 52 | — | — | 15,331 | |
| Mercury compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 31 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 24 | — | 24 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2,959 | |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 2,032 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HORSEHEAD CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 443 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 27,558 | — | — |
|
LIBERTY ENVIRONMENTALISTS LANDFILL
CLARK LAKE, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,393 | — | — | — |
|
SAUK TRAIL HILLS DEVELOPMENT
CANTON TWP, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 166 | — | — |
|
LIBERTY ENVIRONMENTALISTS LANDFILL
CLARK LAKE, MI
|
Copper compounds | 1,099 | — | — | — |
|
SAUK TRAIL HILLS DEVELOPMENT
CANTON TWP, MI
|
Copper compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
USHER OIL SERVICE INCORPORATED
DETROIT, MI
|
Copper compounds | — | 27 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Copper compounds | — | 12,929 | — | — |
|
HORSEHEAD CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 548 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Lead compounds | — | 51,102 | — | — |
|
LIBERTY ENVIRONMENTALISTS LANDFILL
CLARK LAKE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 631 | — | — | — |
|
SAUK TRAIL HILLS DEVELOPMENT
CANTON TWP, MI
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SQS INC DBA ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING GROUP
LIVONIA, MI
|
Lead compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 3,410 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Manganese compounds | — | 258,233 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Mercury compounds | — | 26 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 38 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,973 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 21 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 2,926 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 14,021 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,238,224 | — | — |
|
LIBERTY ENVIRONMENTALISTS LANDFILL
CLARK LAKE, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 9,075 | — | — | — |
|
SAUK TRAIL HILLS DEVELOPMENT
CANTON TWP, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 19 | — | — | — |
|
USHER OIL SERVICE INCORPORATED
DETROIT, MI
|
Zinc compounds | — | 38 | — | — |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 21, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 21, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Feb 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Oct 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 25, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 19, 2019 | Jan 22, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 19, 2019 | Mar 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 19, 2019 | Mar 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Oct 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 20, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jan 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 10, 2014 | Aug 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 10, 2014 | Aug 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 10, 2014 | Aug 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 10, 2014 | Aug 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 10, 2014 | Aug 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2014 | Sep 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2014 | Sep 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2014 | Mar 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 10, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 10, 2014 | Mar 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Other noncompliance related to industrial stormwater discharges | May 19, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to eliminate or relocate industrial stormwater outfalls from identified sensitive areas | May 19, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | May 19, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | May 19, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | May 19, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 24, 2010 | Feb 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 2010 | Feb 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 24, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | May 17, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 17, 2005 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 2005 | Mar 21, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 17, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Nov 10, 2004 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 17, 2002 | Jun 22, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 10, 1986 | Apr 2, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +32% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.04 | +242% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.04 | +321% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +75% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 kg/d | 0.19 | +30% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.44 kg/d | 0.54 | +1,817% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Dec 2015 | 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.
Compliance Communication Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID068814482-001 · Jan 22, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602013693 · Sep 25, 2019
Judicial
· Case 05-2015-5086 · Oct 19, 2018
$325,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601774813 · Jun 13, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601429026 · Mar 20, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-0088 · Jul 30, 2012
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-2000-N007 · Jun 27, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2001-0655 · Jun 27, 2001
$45,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2000-0655 · Jun 27, 2001
$137,500
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-1999-N019 · Sep 27, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1999-0772 · Sep 27, 1999
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-N00000048 · Nov 17, 1986
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