MINNESOTA CORN PROCESSORS - COLUMBUS FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 103,443 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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3000 EAST 8TH STREET
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
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- PLATTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311221
- Inspections
- 8 · last Dec 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 7, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000448043
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 | 97,430 | — |
| 2016 | 99,767 | +2% |
| 2017 | 103,443 | +4% |
| 2018 | 122,669 | +19% |
| 2019 | 121,963 | -1% |
| 2020 | 73,018 | -40% |
| 2021 | 87,582 | +20% |
| 2022 | 124,406 | +42% |
| 2023 | 118,507 | -5% |
| 2024 | 151,907 | +28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 41,950 | 41,950 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 41,940 | 41,940 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 25,670 | 25,670 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,692 | 10,692 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 10,362 | 10,362 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 8,206 | 8,206 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,993 | 7,993 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,643 | 2,547 | 96 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 769 | 769 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 438 | 438 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 419 | 419 | — | — | 394,083 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 271 | 271 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 216 | — | 216 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 195 | 195 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 66 | 66 | — | — | 2,309 | |
| Mercury compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | 18 | |
| Peracetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 40,260 | 40,260 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 23,057 | 23,057 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 21,156 | 21,156 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,757 | 13,757 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 8,346 | 8,346 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,437 | 5,437 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,886 | 2,793 | 93 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,521 | 1,521 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 730 | 730 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 433 | 433 | — | — | 373,338 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 256 | 256 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 215 | — | 215 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 185 | 185 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 147 | 147 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 62 | 62 | — | — | 1,958 | |
| Mercury compounds | 45 | 45 | — | — | 10 | |
| Cyclohexane | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 42,584 | 42,584 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 41,130 | 41,130 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,718 | 11,718 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 8,873 | 8,873 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,648 | 8,648 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,464 | 5,464 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,691 | 2,605 | 86 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,174 | 1,174 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 803 | 803 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 480 | 480 | — | — | 410,495 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 380 | 380 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 203 | 203 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 142 | — | 142 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 50 | 50 | — | — | 23 | |
| Lead compounds | 37 | 37 | — | — | 4,187 | |
| Cyclohexane | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 38,719 | 38,719 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 25,421 | 25,421 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,149 | 11,149 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,623 | 4,537 | 86 | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 3,211 | 3,211 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2,409 | 2,409 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 701 | 701 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 425 | 425 | — | — | 357,164 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 399 | 399 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 183 | 183 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 150 | — | 150 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 121 | 121 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | 125 | |
| Cyclohexane | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 785 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 25,462 | 25,462 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 21,091 | 21,091 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,297 | 11,297 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 8,086 | 8,086 | — | — | 284,153 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,611 | 3,538 | 73 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,130 | 2,130 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 390 | 390 | — | — | 539 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 321 | 321 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 249 | 249 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 172 | 172 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 143 | — | 143 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 52,479 | 41,000 | 11,479 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 43,016 | 43,016 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 16,655 | 16,655 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,127 | 3,025 | 102 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,817 | 2,817 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,862 | 1,862 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 797 | 797 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 474 | 474 | — | — | 405,365 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 445 | 445 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 114 | 114 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | 23 | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,369 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 53,655 | 46,986 | 6,669 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 43,330 | 43,330 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 16,432 | 16,432 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,953 | 2,867 | 86 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,550 | 2,550 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,678 | 1,678 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 817 | 817 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 490 | 490 | — | — | 413,393 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 426 | 426 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 115 | 115 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 95 | 95 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 69 | 69 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | 45 | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 852 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 77,492 | 73,729 | 3,763 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,596 | 10,596 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,378 | 8,378 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,786 | 2,700 | 86 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,844 | 1,844 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 741 | 741 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 673 | 673 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 301 | 301 | — | — | 410,718 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 299 | 299 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 114 | 114 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 93 | 93 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 68 | 68 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 47 | 47 | — | — | 21 | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,265 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 77,096 | 74,867 | 2,229 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,923 | 7,923 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,654 | 7,654 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,465 | 2,465 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,191 | 2,105 | 86 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 798 | 798 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 715 | 715 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 300 | 300 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 296 | 296 | — | — | 407,898 | |
| Cyclohexane | 111 | 111 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 93 | 93 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 68 | 68 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 46 | 46 | — | — | 21 | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,249 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 76,920 | 74,719 | 2,201 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7,430 | 7,430 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,238 | 6,238 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,442 | 2,442 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,116 | 2,030 | 86 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 796 | 796 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 573 | 573 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 294 | 294 | — | — | 415,642 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 291 | 291 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 112 | 112 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 93 | 93 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 68 | 68 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 46 | 46 | — | — | 23 | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,292 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 169 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 732 |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 4,977 | — | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 26,806 |
| Acrolein | — | — | 118,496 | 118,496 |
| Lead compounds | — | 28 | — | — |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 1,058,557 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 1,465 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 735,772 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 899,375 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 45,292 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 444,372 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 434,650 |
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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BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL - NEBRASKA - DAVID CITY
DAVID CITY, NE
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 4,977 | — | — |
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BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL - NEBRASKA - DAVID CITY
DAVID CITY, NE
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Mercury compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
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BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL - NEBRASKA - DAVID CITY
DAVID CITY, NE
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Lead compounds | — | 28 | — | — |
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 | Feb 20, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 17, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Sep 23, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 1997 | Jul 8, 1997 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.06 | +33% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.11 | +39% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 133.48 kg/d | 94.80 | +41% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.35 mg/L | 2.43 | +38% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.66 kg/d | 47.30 | +41% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.65 mg/L | 4.87 | +37% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.65 mg/L | 2.43 | +9% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.68 kg/d | 47.30 | +18% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.35 kg/d | 47.30 | +2% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +8% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.55 kg/d | 0.47 | +17% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 kg/d | 0.23 | +22% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 kg/d | 0.55 | +5% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,625.40 kg/d | 8,888.00 | +8% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.54 kg/d | 0.47 | +15% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.57 kg/d | 0.55 | +4% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +7% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 kg/d | 0.27 | +15% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 toxic | 1.00 | +50% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 kg/d | 0.47 | +2% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.57 kg/d | 0.47 | +21% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 kg/d | 0.23 | +35% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +8% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.70 deg F | 90.00 | +2% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 toxic | 1.00 | +10% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 toxic | 1.00 | +10% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 toxic | 1.00 | +10% | Jan 2016 | Open |
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.