CATERPILLAR
Quick Summary
- •Released 176 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
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ROUTE 31
AURORA, IL 60504
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- KENDALL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333120
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110018071922
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 198 | — |
| 2016 | 166 | -16% |
| 2017 | 176 | +6% |
| 2018 | 79 | -55% |
| 2019 | 9 | -89% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1,604 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 66 | 66 | — | — | 88,122 | |
| Zinc compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 2 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 151 | 151 | — | — | 122,687 | |
| Zinc compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 2,753 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 144 | 144 | — | — | 124,152 | |
| Zinc compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 2,660 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 166 | 166 | — | — | 280,411 | |
| Zinc compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 3,882 |
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 | — | 88,122 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BL DUKE
FOREST VIEW, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 122,687 | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL
BENTON, AR
|
Zinc compounds | — | 2,743 | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7 | FOX METRO WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT, OSWEGO |
| Manganese compounds | — | FOX METRO WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT, OSWEGO |
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 | Sep 11, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 7, 1999 | Sep 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 20, 1990 | Mar 7, 1991 | 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.