EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC
EAST CHICAGO, IN · LAKE COUNTY · NAICS 331111
Data updated May 2026
EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#7,922 of 8,713 nationally; #214 of 230 in IN), a lower-footprint comparator in Metals.
- National rank #7,922 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #214 of 230 in IN
- #336 of 363 in Metals
- +109.4% since 2011
EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
6,267 7922nd of 8713 higher than 791 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2015
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Metals sector it ranks #336 of 363 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,267 |
| 2014 | 5,808 |
| 2013 | 5,097 |
| 2012 | 3,670 |
| 2011 | 2,992 |
Facility insight: EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC
EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC (ID 1001348) reported 6K MT CO₂e for 2015 in LAKE COUNTY, IN (#7,922 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
From 2011 to 2015, reported CO₂e rose 109.4% (peak 6K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2015, a complete 5-year record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC ranks #7,922 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #214 of 230 facilities in IN (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC? ▼
EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC's 6K MT CO₂e is higher than 791 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (9%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC emit? ▼
EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC reported 6K MT CO2e in 2015.
Where does EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC rank inside Metals? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Metals, EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC ranks #336 of 363 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC reducing emissions? ▼
Over 5 reporting years (2011–2015), EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC's emissions have increased by 109.4%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
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Similar reported CO₂e
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