BUNGE (EMPORIA) CORPORATION, NORTH AMERICA (OPD WEST), INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 295,500 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
701 EAST 6TH AVE
EMPORIA, KS 66801
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- LYON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311224
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 28, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110011876997
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 | 326,968 | — |
| 2016 | 224,500 | -31% |
| 2017 | 295,500 | +32% |
| 2018 | 374,300 | +27% |
| 2019 | 449,700 | +20% |
| 2020 | 299,500 | -33% |
| 2021 | 287,717 | -4% |
| 2022 | 413,127 | +44% |
| 2023 | 344,002 | -17% |
| 2024 | 361,685 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 361,685 | 361,685 | — | — | 58 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 344,002 | 344,002 | — | — | 117 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 413,127 | 413,127 | — | — | 106 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 287,717 | 287,717 | — | — | 120 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 299,500 | 299,500 | — | — | 190 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 449,700 | 449,700 | — | — | 350 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 374,300 | 374,300 | — | — | 310 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 295,500 | 295,500 | — | — | 410 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 224,500 | 224,500 | — | — | 1,300 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 326,968 | 326,968 | — | — | 1,245 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | 3,934,965 | — | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 58 | EMPORIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, EMPORIA |
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 | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 1990 | Mar 5, 1990 | 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.