TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
STRUCTURAL METALS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,108 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
-
1 STEEL MILL RD
SEGUIN, TX 78155
View on map ↗ - County
- GUADALUPE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Feb 24, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 7, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000599745
How This Compares
#575
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#4,578
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)
+21% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,373 | — |
| 2016 | 6,398 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7,108 | +11% |
| 2018 | 7,966 | +12% |
| 2019 | 144 | -98% |
| 2020 | 8,281 | +5656% |
| 2021 | 8,943 | +8% |
| 2022 | 7,929 | -11% |
| 2023 | 7,007 | -12% |
| 2024 | 7,702 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 5,466 | 5,224 | 234 | 7 | 7,440,494 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,351 | 1,014 | 332 | 5 | 602,773 | |
| Nickel compounds | 282 | 272 | 7 | 3 | 69,817 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 237 | 216 | 20 | 1 | 982,231 | |
| Copper compounds | 185 | 151 | 26 | 8 | 88,878 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 156 | 131 | 25 | — | 102,179 | |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 265 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,969 | 4,750 | 201 | 19 | 7,212,563 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,216 | 917 | 284 | 15 | 664,611 | |
| Nickel compounds | 260 | 246 | 6 | 7 | 54,986 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 215 | 196 | 17 | 2 | 948,977 | |
| Copper compounds | 180 | 137 | 23 | 21 | 94,989 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 143 | 119 | 22 | 3 | 108,242 | |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 196 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 5,738 | 5,663 | 56 | 19 | 7,543,341 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,218 | 1,130 | 76 | 12 | 677,582 | |
| Nickel compounds | 312 | 303 | 2 | 6 | 59,356 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 259 | 248 | 9 | 2 | 283,568 | |
| Copper compounds | 206 | 169 | 10 | 27 | 171,586 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 159 | 152 | 5 | 2 | 107,604 | |
| Mercury compounds | 37 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 232 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6,161 | 5,768 | 383 | 9 | 8,154,844 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,701 | 1,151 | 543 | 7 | 722,028 | |
| Nickel compounds | 324 | 309 | 12 | 3 | 66,649 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 285 | 253 | 32 | 1 | 305,977 | |
| Copper compounds | 237 | 172 | 43 | 23 | 184,958 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 197 | 155 | 41 | 1 | 115,969 | |
| Mercury compounds | 37 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 271 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 5,889 | 5,732 | 145 | 12 | 8,119,230 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,358 | 1,144 | 206 | 9 | 688,273 | |
| Nickel compounds | 316 | 308 | 4 | 4 | 62,080 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 263 | 250 | 12 | 1 | 295,966 | |
| Copper compounds | 228 | 171 | 16 | 41 | 94,084 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 169 | 153 | 16 | 1 | 113,369 | |
| Mercury compounds | 57 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 285 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 92 | 79 | 5 | 8 | 51,061 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 52 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 167 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 5,754 | 5,477 | 268 | 10 | 7,507,581 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,492 | 1,093 | 393 | 7 | 599,225 | |
| Lead compounds | 264 | 240 | 23 | 1 | 299,043 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 177 | 147 | 29 | 1 | 99,253 | |
| Copper compounds | 129 | 65 | 29 | 35 | 89,885 | |
| Nickel compounds | 94 | 82 | 8 | 5 | 55,174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 54 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 216 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 5,413 | 5,395 | 6 | 13 | 7,776,142 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,095 | 1,076 | 9 | 10 | 621,505 | |
| Lead compounds | 224 | 222 | 1 | 1 | 280,560 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 148 | 145 | 1 | 2 | 101,712 | |
| Copper compounds | 89 | 64 | 1 | 24 | 71,496 | |
| Nickel compounds | 88 | 80 | 0 | 8 | 41,832 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 52 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 220 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 4,850 | 4,834 | 6 | 11 | 3,842,194 | |
| Manganese compounds | 980 | 964 | 9 | 8 | 569,022 | |
| Lead compounds | 215 | 213 | 1 | 1 | 291,441 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 134 | 131 | 1 | 2 | 93,188 | |
| Copper compounds | 90 | 58 | 1 | 32 | 80,377 | |
| Nickel compounds | 78 | 72 | 0 | 6 | 37,034 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 51 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 212 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 4,838 | 4,825 | 5 | 8 | 3,980,083 | |
| Manganese compounds | 980 | 962 | 8 | 10 | 586,230 | |
| Lead compounds | 213 | 211 | 1 | 1 | 302,342 | |
| Copper compounds | 139 | 117 | 1 | 22 | 80,583 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 133 | 130 | 1 | 3 | 95,110 | |
| Mercury compounds | 49 | 48 | 0 | 1 | 240 | |
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 34,804 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 923,323 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 488,818 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 6,889,229 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 70 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 66,986 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 7,397 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 79,659 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COVEL GARDENS LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CEN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 2,831 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 16,170 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - MESQUITE CREEK LANDFILL
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 233,754 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, S.A.
MONTERREY
|
Zinc compounds | — | 6,399,092 | — | — |
|
BFI TESSMAN ROAD LANDFILL
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 330 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Zinc compounds | 298,180 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 490,137 | — | — |
|
BFI TESSMAN ROAD LANDFILL
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Copper compounds | 3,990 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Copper compounds | 2,899 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Copper compounds | 157 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - MESQUITE CREEK LANDFILL
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
|
Copper compounds | 11,432 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, S.A.
MONTERREY
|
Copper compounds | — | 62,220 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Copper compounds | — | 4,766 | — | — |
|
COVEL GARDENS LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CEN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Copper compounds | 3,414 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Mercury compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
COVEL GARDENS LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CEN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 75 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - MESQUITE CREEK LANDFILL
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 117 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, S.A.
MONTERREY
|
Mercury compounds | — | 65 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Mercury compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
BFI TESSMAN ROAD LANDFILL
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Lead compounds | 115 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Lead compounds | 39,963 | — | — | — |
|
COVEL GARDENS LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CEN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Lead compounds | 173 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Lead compounds | 2,167 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - MESQUITE CREEK LANDFILL
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
|
Lead compounds | 16,490 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, S.A.
MONTERREY
|
Lead compounds | — | 857,633 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Lead compounds | — | 65,690 | — | — |
|
BFI TESSMAN ROAD LANDFILL
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Nickel compounds | 1,828 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Nickel compounds | 320 | — | — | — |
|
COVEL GARDENS LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CEN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Nickel compounds | 1,145 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Nickel compounds | 17 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - MESQUITE CREEK LANDFILL
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
|
Nickel compounds | 59,110 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, S.A.
MONTERREY
|
Nickel compounds | — | 6,871 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Nickel compounds | — | 526 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,448 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, S.A.
MONTERREY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 73,992 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 5,667 | — | — |
|
BFI TESSMAN ROAD LANDFILL
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - MESQUITE CREEK LANDFILL
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 17,684 | — | — | — |
|
COVEL GARDENS LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CEN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,201 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 187 | — | — | — |
|
BFI TESSMAN ROAD LANDFILL
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Manganese compounds | 7,749 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Manganese compounds | 21,157 | — | — | — |
|
COVEL GARDENS LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CEN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Manganese compounds | 4,148 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Manganese compounds | 1,148 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - MESQUITE CREEK LANDFILL
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
|
Manganese compounds | 79,753 | — | — | — |
|
ZINC NACIONAL, S.A.
MONTERREY
|
Manganese compounds | — | 454,041 | — | — |
|
ZINC RESOURCES
VICTORIA, TX
|
Manganese compounds | — | 34,777 | — | — |
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 reported late | May 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 14, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 14, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 18, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jul 18, 2008 | Sep 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 16, 1991 | Mar 17, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 1991 | Mar 17, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Jan 10, 1990 | Mar 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | Jan 10, 1990 | Mar 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 10, 1990 | Mar 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 16, 1989 | Mar 29, 1994 | 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 06-2001-0234
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2010-1606-IWD-E · Mar 7, 2011
$6,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008119414-1 · Aug 29, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-6024 · Dec 7, 2001
Judicial
· Case 06-1990-0024 · May 27, 1992
$325,000
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008119414-000 · Feb 21, 1991
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1986-0133 · Jun 26, 1987
$750
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· Manufacturing
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