TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CENTURY PLATING CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 15 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
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2939 NORTH OAKLEY AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60618
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 1 · last Mar 19, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000434389
How This Compares
#671
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#11,736
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 (2015–2023)
+50% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | — |
| 2016 | 70,145 | +701350% |
| 2017 | 15 | -100% |
| 2018 | 15 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5 | -67% |
| 2020 | 10 | +100% |
| 2021 | 15 | +50% |
| 2022 | 15 | 0% |
| 2023 | 15 | 0% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 45 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 28,506 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 30,134 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 20,115 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 40 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 14,740 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 25,189 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 45,802 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 36 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 11,552 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 38,418 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 22,327 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 84 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8,816 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 30,334 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 31,865 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 51 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 32,515 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12,922 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 48,732 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 40,319 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 14,511 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 14,536 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 70,140 | 5 | 70,135 | — | 70,135 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 11,453 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 98,578 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 23,846 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 32,515 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 40,319 |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,900 | — | — | — |
|
AGMET METALS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 11,880 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 1,900 | — | — | — |
|
AGMET METALS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
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 compounds | 7 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 30, 2013 | May 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 30, 2013 | May 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 30, 2013 | May 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | May 30, 2013 | May 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 30, 2013 | May 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 1992 | Jun 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 1992 | Jul 6, 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005131891-001 · May 11, 2015
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005131891-LS1 · Apr 1, 1992
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