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SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BEET SUGAR COOP
Quick Summary
- •Released 432,312 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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83550 COUNTY ROAD 21
RENVILLE, MN 56284
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- RENVILLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311313
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 4, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 10, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000594811
How This Compares
#10
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#424
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 571,855 | — |
| 2016 | 644,712 | +13% |
| 2017 | 432,312 | -33% |
| 2018 | 701,808 | +62% |
| 2019 | 120,733 | -83% |
| 2020 | 489,595 | +306% |
| 2021 | 402,793 | -18% |
| 2022 | 580,309 | +44% |
| 2023 | 379,566 | -35% |
| 2024 | 597,824 | +58% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 377,200 | — | 372,000 | 5,200 | — | |
| Ammonia | 191,390 | 191,300 | 90 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 27,506 | 27,506 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,565 | 1,025 | 410 | 130 | 4,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 150 | 150 | — | — | 67 | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 175,591 | 175,365 | 226 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 169,220 | — | 165,460 | 3,760 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 33,086 | 33,086 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,510 | 991 | 327 | 192 | 4,357 | |
| Lead compounds | 154 | 154 | — | — | 73 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 369,461 | — | 353,939 | 15,522 | — | |
| Ammonia | 161,122 | 161,075 | 47 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 46,992 | 46,992 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,597 | 1,007 | 382 | 208 | 3,720 | |
| Naphthalene | 992 | 992 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 140 | 140 | — | — | 62 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 157,451 | 157,416 | 35 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 155,015 | — | 139,203 | 15,812 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 88,850 | 88,850 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,339 | 927 | 315 | 97 | 3,678 | |
| Lead compounds | 134 | 134 | — | — | 62 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 322,996 | — | 310,325 | 12,671 | — | |
| Ammonia | 165,026 | 164,883 | 143 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,425 | 783 | 460 | 183 | 3,694 | |
| Lead compounds | 143 | 143 | — | — | 182 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 120,730 | 120,597 | 133 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 529,567 | — | 528,286 | 1,281 | 3,219 | |
| Ammonia | 170,722 | 170,560 | 162 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,360 | 712 | 519 | 129 | 4,667 | |
| Lead compounds | 154 | 154 | — | — | 230 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 204,764 | — | 187,713 | 17,051 | 5,192 | |
| Ammonia | 158,702 | 158,449 | 253 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 67,474 | 67,474 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,227 | 666 | 425 | 136 | 4,301 | |
| Lead compounds | 140 | 140 | — | — | 212 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 365,658 | — | 361,529 | 4,129 | 1,729 | |
| Ammonia | 183,136 | 183,003 | 133 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 69,369 | 69,369 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 25,102 | 25,102 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,305 | 727 | 499 | 79 | 3,651 | |
| Lead compounds | 138 | 138 | — | — | 180 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 273,307 | — | 264,598 | 8,709 | 6,589 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 153,465 | 153,465 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 143,960 | 143,919 | 41 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 997 | 602 | 312 | 83 | 3,619 | |
| Lead compounds | 122 | 122 | — | — | 178 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 10,200 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 290 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 726,000 |
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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WASTE MANAGEMENT - SPRUCE RIDGE
GLENCOE, MN
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SPRUCE RIDGE
GLENCOE, MN
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Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
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Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT - SPRUCE RIDGE
GLENCOE, MN
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Lead compounds | 67 | — | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT - SPRUCE RIDGE
GLENCOE, MN
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Manganese compounds | 4,000 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SPRUCE RIDGE
GLENCOE, MN
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT - SPRUCE RIDGE
GLENCOE, MN
|
Mercury compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Apr 25, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Aug 27, 2013 | Aug 27, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Sep 18, 2012 | Oct 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 17, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2007 | Feb 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Apr 16, 2007 | Dec 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 16, 2007 | Dec 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Apr 16, 2007 | Dec 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2005 | Mar 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 22, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 18, 1998 | Nov 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 18, 1998 | Nov 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 5, 1997 | Sep 12, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 15, 1993 | Jul 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 1993 | Jul 7, 1995 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.47 mg/L | 1.40 | +291% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity, salmo acute | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 toxic | 1.00 | +99,999% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.80 deg C | 30.00 | +3% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +28% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 117.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +368% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,910.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +11,540% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,550.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +6,100% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 172.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +588% | Apr 2015 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-N00000937
$280,700
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-APO03102017 · Mar 10, 2017
$5,030
Judicial
· Case 05-2012-0332 · Sep 26, 2016
$1,000,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-SC08272013 · Aug 27, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2011-7057 · Mar 7, 2011
$125,400
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2011-0300 · Dec 7, 2010
EXECUTED STIPULATION AGREEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND062859814-005 · Oct 2, 1999
$25,500
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-N00000577 · Apr 6, 1998
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND062859814-003 · Sep 12, 1997
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-N00000618 · Jul 6, 1995
EXECUTED STIPULATION AGREEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND062859814-002 · Jul 6, 1995
$28,686
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-N00000701 · May 17, 1994
Notice of Violation (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND062859814-001 · May 17, 1994
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1987-0092 · Mar 11, 1987
$13,200
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