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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
SIERRA ALUMINUM COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,015 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 PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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11711-18 06-08 PACIFIC AVE
FONTANA, CA 92337
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- SAN BERNARDINO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331318
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 12, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110023012942
How This Compares
#208
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#5,727
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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)
-60% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,155 | — |
| 2016 | 2,886 | -9% |
| 2017 | 3,015 | +4% |
| 2018 | 3,431 | +14% |
| 2019 | 3,472 | +1% |
| 2020 | 4,141 | +19% |
| 2021 | 4,080 | -1% |
| 2022 | 2,229 | -45% |
| 2023 | 1,348 | -40% |
| 2024 | 1,264 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-[[1-oxo-3-[(�-�-perfluoro-C4-16-alkyl)thio]propyl]amino] derivs., sodium salts | — | — | — | — | 294 | PFAS |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 559 | 559 | — | — | 715 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 265 | 265 | — | — | 528 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 178 | 178 | — | — | 282 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 145 | 145 | — | — | 57 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 100 | 100 | — | — | 100 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 4,625 | |
| Lead | 2 | — | 2 | — | 307 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 633 | 633 | — | — | 1,136 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 282 | 282 | — | — | 609 | |
| Toluene | 230 | 230 | — | — | 491 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 164 | 164 | — | — | 300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 26 | 26 | — | — | 56 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 4,652 | |
| Lead | 2 | — | 2 | — | 251 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-[[1-oxo-3-[(�-�-perfluoro-C4-16-alkyl)thio]propyl]amino] derivs., sodium salts | — | — | — | — | 80 | PFAS |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,041 | 1,041 | — | — | 222,903 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 509 | 509 | — | — | 416 | |
| Toluene | 366 | 366 | — | — | 297 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 265 | 265 | — | — | 66,842 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 27 | 27 | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 4,323 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 387 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,891 | 1,891 | — | — | 28,408 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,309 | 1,309 | — | — | 135 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 478 | 478 | — | — | 8,515 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 357 | 357 | — | — | 98 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 27 | 27 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 17 | 17 | — | — | 3,573 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,161 | 2,161 | — | — | 16,500 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,058 | 1,058 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 549 | 549 | — | — | 4,950 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 340 | 340 | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 16 | 16 | — | — | 4,132 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,330 | 2,330 | — | — | 1,108 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,125 | 1,125 | — | — | 628 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 16 | 16 | — | — | 3,424 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 323 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | 10,824 | |
| Toluene | 1,079 | 1,079 | — | — | 9,742 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 934 | 934 | — | — | 5,412 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,140 | 1,140 | — | — | 12,177 | |
| Toluene | 957 | 957 | — | — | 10,959 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 864 | 864 | — | — | 6,089 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,504 | 1,504 | — | — | 13,177 | |
| Toluene | 739 | 739 | — | — | 11,797 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 550 | 550 | — | — | 6,588 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 94 | 94 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,404 | 1,404 | — | — | 14,917 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,209 | 1,209 | — | — | 16,662 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 519 | 519 | — | — | 8,331 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 104,509 | — | 102,962 |
| Formaldehyde | — | 8,258 | — | 10,290 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 77,112 | — | 102,133 |
| Lead | — | 295 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | 14,648 | — | 19,361 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 41,164 | — | 51,073 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
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Formaldehyde | 57 | — | — | — |
|
LA PAZ COUNTY LANDFILL
PARKER, AZ
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 133 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4,479 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
|
Ethylbenzene | 282 | — | — | — |
|
AZUSA LAND RECLAMATION CO. INC
AZUSA, CA
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
LA PAZ COUNTY LANDFILL
PARKER, AZ
|
Lead | 11 | — | — | — |
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SIERRA ALUMINUM, A DIVISION OF SAMUEL, SON & CO. (USA) INC.
RIVERSIDE, CA
|
Lead | — | 273 | — | — |
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DANCO ENTERPRISES
RIVERSIDE, CA
|
Lead | — | 22 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Lead | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | 715 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
|
Toluene | 100 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
|
Certain glycol ethers | 528 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
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1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-[[1-oxo-3-[(�-�-perfluoro-C4-16-alkyl)thio]propyl]amino] derivs., sodium salts | — | 294 | — | — |
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 | 0 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
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 | Aug 28, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 2019 | Jan 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 28, 2016 | Dec 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 5, 2010 | Dec 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 2005 | Nov 9, 2005 | 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.
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD982030678-001 · Oct 27, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD982030678-501 · Oct 14, 2005
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