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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ELLWOOD QUALITY STEELS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,899 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
-
700 MORAVIA ST
NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
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- LAWRENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 12, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 13, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000330927
How This Compares
#212
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#4,612
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)
+25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,506 | — |
| 2016 | 6,155 | +76% |
| 2017 | 6,899 | +12% |
| 2018 | 7,283 | +6% |
| 2019 | 6,278 | -14% |
| 2020 | 5,233 | -17% |
| 2021 | 6,082 | +16% |
| 2022 | 8,581 | +41% |
| 2023 | 7,150 | -17% |
| 2024 | 4,389 | -39% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 2,873 | 2,873 | — | — | 700,051 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,033 | 1,033 | — | — | 3,182,438 | |
| Lead compounds | 188 | 187 | 1 | — | 49,260 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 144 | 144 | — | — | 1,126,390 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 125 | 125 | — | — | 30,775 | |
| Nickel compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 26,996 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 4,683 | 4,683 | — | — | 800,688 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,672 | 1,671 | 1 | — | 3,519,002 | |
| Lead compounds | 310 | 305 | 6 | — | 53,340 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 237 | 236 | 1 | — | 1,239,295 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 206 | 206 | — | — | 1,062,862 | |
| Nickel compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | 31,258 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 5,778 | 5,778 | — | — | 987,721 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,693 | 1,692 | 1 | — | 3,768,354 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 329 | 328 | 1 | — | 1,340,669 | |
| Lead compounds | 297 | 291 | 6 | — | 52,106 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 212 | 212 | — | — | 1,149,374 | |
| Nickel compounds | 169 | 169 | — | — | 33,025 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 103 | 103 | 0 | — | 25,822 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 4,027 | 4,027 | — | — | 680,328 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,224 | 1,223 | 1 | — | 2,700,447 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 273 | 272 | 1 | — | 1,006,387 | |
| Lead compounds | 178 | 172 | 6 | — | 31,437 | |
| Nickel compounds | 152 | 152 | — | — | 16,182 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 147 | 147 | — | — | 870,318 | |
| Copper compounds | 81 | 81 | 0 | — | 18,030 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3,509 | 3,509 | — | — | 598,492 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,067 | 1,066 | 1 | — | 2,503,433 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 242 | 241 | 1 | — | 929,421 | |
| Lead compounds | 155 | 150 | 6 | — | 27,476 | |
| Nickel compounds | 132 | 132 | — | — | 16,858 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 129 | 129 | — | — | 801,147 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 4,356 | 4,356 | — | — | 770,600 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,090 | 1,089 | 1 | — | 2,491,300 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 296 | 295 | 1 | — | 934,514 | |
| Lead compounds | 158 | 153 | 6 | — | 28,250 | |
| Nickel compounds | 151 | 151 | — | — | 16,924 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 142 | 142 | — | — | 803,750 | |
| Copper compounds | 73 | 73 | 0 | — | 17,351 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 249,954 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 707 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 4,771 | 4,771 | — | — | 795,100 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,511 | 1,510 | 1 | — | 3,213,940 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 397 | 396 | 1 | — | 1,174,239 | |
| Nickel compounds | 198 | 198 | — | — | 25,910 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 150 | 144 | 6 | — | 27,020 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 142 | 142 | — | — | 993,010 | |
| Copper compounds | 93 | 93 | 0 | — | 21,310 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 315,650 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 955 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 4,370 | 4,370 | — | — | 830,000 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,411 | 1,410 | 1 | — | 3,116,200 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 418 | 417 | 1 | — | 1,154,574 | |
| Lead compounds | 250 | 244 | 6 | — | 48,900 | |
| Nickel compounds | 177 | 177 | — | — | 21,420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 156 | 156 | — | — | 981,250 | |
| Copper compounds | 94 | 94 | 0 | — | 22,712 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 307,891 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 885 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 4,161 | 4,161 | — | — | 759,000 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,096 | 1,095 | 1 | — | 2,718,400 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 361 | 360 | 1 | — | 1,008,576 | |
| Lead compounds | 159 | 154 | 6 | — | 29,930 | |
| Nickel compounds | 159 | 159 | — | — | 21,219 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 117 | 117 | — | — | 853,950 | |
| Copper compounds | 72 | 72 | 0 | — | 18,014 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | 270,901 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 796 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 2,375 | 2,375 | — | — | 847,253 | |
| Manganese compounds | 552 | 551 | 1 | — | 2,751,633 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 231 | 230 | 1 | — | 1,016,665 | |
| Nickel compounds | 138 | 138 | — | — | 24,703 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 99 | 85 | 14 | — | 32,998 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 53 | 53 | — | — | 855,672 | |
| Copper compounds | 46 | 46 | 0 | — | 27,126 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 271,519 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 910 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | 2,976,874 | — | — |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 28,677 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 45,350 | — | — |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 652,323 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 178,269 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,182,032 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 5,970 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Nickel compounds | 437 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENV SOLUTIONS 101 RIVERPARK DR
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Nickel compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
TUBE CITY IMS
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 2,810 | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 17,775 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 28,677 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | 2,098 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 33,301 | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 21,945 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENV SOLUTIONS 101 RIVERPARK DR
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,436 | — | — | — |
|
TUBE CITY IMS
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,068,695 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 42,338 | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Lead compounds | 673 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENV SOLUTIONS 101 RIVERPARK DR
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Lead compounds | 233 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 3,098 | — | — | — |
|
TUBE CITY IMS
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 2,918 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 229,052 | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 263,214 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENV SOLUTIONS 101 RIVERPARK DR
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 919 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Manganese compounds | 16,759 | — | — | — |
|
TUBE CITY IMS
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 2,672,494 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 652,323 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | 47,728 | — | — | — |
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 | 0 | NEW CASTLE SAN AUTH/ STP, NEW CASTLE |
| Nickel compounds | — | NEW CASTLE SAN AUTH/ STP, NEW CASTLE |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | NEW CASTLE SAN AUTH/ STP, NEW CASTLE |
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 | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 12, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 17, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 17, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 17, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 17, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Submit Timely Permit Renewal Application | Mar 25, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 10, 2013 | Apr 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2010 | Jul 27, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2010 | Jul 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 28, 2010 | Jul 27, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Sep 28, 2010 | Jul 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 28, 2010 | Jul 27, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 28, 2010 | Sep 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 28, 2010 | Jul 27, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 25, 2005 | Oct 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 1997 | Oct 15, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 6, 1996 | Dec 4, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 8, 1992 | Jul 9, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2012-0014 · Dec 13, 2011
$150,000
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD981109135-001 · Dec 13, 2011
$150,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2001-0048 · May 24, 2002
$29,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD981109135-000 · May 13, 1992
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