FEDERAL CARTRIDGE CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,095 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $354,031 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2100 HOFFMAN WAY
ANOKA, MN 55303
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- ANOKA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332992
- Inspections
- 6 · last May 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $354,031 · last Sep 3, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110056963727
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 258 | — |
| 2016 | 4,376 | +1595% |
| 2017 | 8,095 | +85% |
| 2018 | 1,245 | -85% |
| 2019 | 69 | -94% |
| 2020 | 5,508 | +7846% |
| 2021 | 3,655 | -34% |
| 2022 | 6,068 | +66% |
| 2023 | 2,703 | -55% |
| 2024 | 2,469 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 7,878 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 18,739 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,768 | 1,768 | — | — | 253,807 | |
| Lead compounds | 599 | 599 | — | — | 3,931,379 | |
| Antimony compounds | 56 | 56 | — | — | 64,107 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 36 | 36 | — | — | 3,042 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 7,457,860 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,270 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 19,752 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 8,080 | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 18,739 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,768 | 1,768 | — | — | 253,807 | |
| Lead compounds | 832 | 832 | — | — | 4,340,937 | |
| Antimony compounds | 56 | 56 | — | — | 67,917 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 37 | 37 | — | — | 2,901 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9,351,822 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3,432 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 21,733 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 8,292 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 18,739 | |
| Lead compounds | 4,196 | 4,196 | — | — | 3,950,215 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,768 | 1,768 | — | — | 211,084 | |
| Antimony compounds | 57 | 57 | — | — | 68,503 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 37 | 37 | — | — | 3,445 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 11,049,921 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2,359 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20,164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 7,355 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,779 | 1,779 | — | — | 3,616,718 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,768 | 1,768 | — | — | 235,645 | |
| Antimony compounds | 59 | 59 | — | — | 69,012 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 39 | 39 | — | — | 6,731 | |
| Copper compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 9,409,586 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 4 | 4 | — | — | 7,279 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18,757 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 128 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 37,512 | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,120 | 4,120 | — | — | 3,513,147 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,287 | 1,287 | — | — | 137,061 | |
| Antimony compounds | 56 | 56 | — | — | 183,034 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 36 | 36 | — | — | 15,443 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8,468,894 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 4 | 4 | — | — | 9,782 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | 121,778 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 36,479 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 902 | 902 | — | — | 96,074 | |
| Lead compounds | 264 | 264 | — | — | 1,996,398 | |
| Antimony compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 103,493 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 28 | 28 | — | — | 12,397 | |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 8,691,129 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 19,716 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 7,830 | 7,830 | — | — | 834,118 | |
| Lead compounds | 201 | 201 | — | — | 1,902,455 | |
| Antimony compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | 98,842 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 23 | 23 | — | — | 9,560 | |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 7,775,928 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 63,283 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4,079 | 4,079 | — | — | 434,571 | |
| Lead compounds | 227 | 227 | — | — | 1,149,524 | |
| Antimony compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | 59,022 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 25 | 25 | — | — | 7,583 | |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 11,796,260 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 3 | 3 | — | — | 10,501 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,972,212 | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 78,054 | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
| Lead compounds | 242 | 242 | — | — | 830,729 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 92,543 | |
| Antimony compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 43,044 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,768 |
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 | — | 3,901,112 | — | — |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | 15,090 |
| Arsenic compounds | — | 19,466 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 9 |
| Antimony compounds | — | 63,852 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 7,419,481 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DYNAMIC RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES LLC
ALBANY, MO
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF COLFAX LLC
COLFAX, LA
|
Nitroglycerin | 1,270 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | 18,739 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,645 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 23 | — | — | — |
|
EBV EXPLOSIVES ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY
CARTHAGE, MO
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
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Arsenic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Arsenic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Arsenic compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Arsenic compounds | 94 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF COLFAX LLC
COLFAX, LA
|
Arsenic compounds | 181 | — | — | — |
|
GOPHER RESOURCE
EAGAN, MN
|
Arsenic compounds | — | 16,326 | — | — |
|
NATIONAL RECYCLING INC
HUGO, MN
|
Arsenic compounds | — | 3,140 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Antimony compounds | 155 | — | — | — |
|
GOPHER RESOURCE
EAGAN, MN
|
Antimony compounds | — | 43,374 | — | — |
|
NATIONAL RECYCLING INC
HUGO, MN
|
Antimony compounds | — | 20,478 | — | — |
|
EBV EXPLOSIVES ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY
CARTHAGE, MO
|
Antimony compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL RECYCLING INC
HUGO, MN
|
Copper compounds | — | 378,768 | — | — |
|
PMX INDUSTRIES INC
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
|
Copper compounds | — | 6,862,616 | — | — |
|
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 178,098 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Copper compounds | 12,693 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Copper compounds | 2,902 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Copper compounds | 7,628 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Copper compounds | 15,009 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Lead compounds | 2,111 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Lead compounds | 5,557 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Lead compounds | 18,797 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF COLFAX LLC
COLFAX, LA
|
Lead compounds | 944 | — | — | — |
|
EBV EXPLOSIVES ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY
CARTHAGE, MO
|
Lead compounds | 1,098 | — | — | — |
|
GOPHER RESOURCE
EAGAN, MN
|
Lead compounds | — | 3,273,117 | — | — |
|
NATIONAL RECYCLING INC
HUGO, MN
|
Lead compounds | — | 627,995 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,372 | MET COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WWTP, SAINT PAUL |
| Ethylene glycol | 253,807 | MET COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WWTP, SAINT PAUL |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7,877 | MET COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WWTP, SAINT PAUL |
| Antimony compounds | 99 | MET COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WWTP, SAINT PAUL |
| Copper compounds | 147 | MET COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WWTP, SAINT PAUL |
| Lead compounds | 490 | MET COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WWTP, SAINT PAUL |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Aug 24, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 19, 2021 | Jan 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 2016 | Nov 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 8, 2013 | Sep 5, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 17, 2011 | Nov 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 17, 2011 | Nov 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | May 17, 2011 | Nov 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills | May 17, 2011 | Nov 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 17, 2011 | Nov 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 17, 2011 | Nov 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 27, 2009 | Nov 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 27, 2009 | Nov 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 20, 2007 | Nov 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 20, 2007 | Nov 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 2007 | Nov 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 2003 | Nov 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 2003 | Nov 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 2003 | Nov 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jul 12, 2000 | Jan 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 15, 1998 | Apr 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 6, 1993 | Feb 23, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 3, 1993 | Jul 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 1993 | Jul 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 12, 1991 | Jan 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 1991 | Sep 30, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 25, 1989 | May 16, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 1988 | Aug 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 28, 1988 | Jun 2, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 15, 1987 | Jun 2, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 1985 | Jul 1, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 1985 | Jul 1, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 1985 | Jul 1, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 1985 | Jul 1, 1985 | 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.