EAST CHICAGO RECOVERY INC
EAST CHICAGO, IN · LAKE COUNTY · NAICS 331111
Last reported 2015. This facility's newest EPA GHGRP report is for 2015, not 2023, so its figures and its rank compare older data with 2023 peers. The ranking tables mark facilities like this one with a "Last reported" label.
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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