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JOHN DEERE ENGINE WORKS
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,588 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3801 WEST RIDGEWAY AVENUE
WATERLOO, IA 50701
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- BLACK HAWK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333618
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jan 20, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000413945
How This Compares
#200
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#5,476
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-95% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,771 | — |
| 2016 | 3,779 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3,588 | -5% |
| 2018 | 3,856 | +7% |
| 2019 | 4,502 | +17% |
| 2020 | 4,770 | +6% |
| 2021 | 260 | -95% |
| 2022 | 209 | -20% |
| 2023 | 260 | +24% |
| 2024 | 205 | -21% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,005 | 4,005 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 260 | 10 | 250 | — | 1,760 | |
| n-Hexane | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 59 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,502 | 4,502 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,341 | 3,341 | — | — | 5 | |
| Manganese | 260 | 10 | 250 | — | 2,196 | |
| n-Hexane | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,073 | 3,073 | — | — | 5 | |
| Manganese | 260 | 10 | 250 | — | 1,641 | |
| n-Hexane | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,623 | 2,623 | — | — | 5 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 641 | 513 | — | 128 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 260 | 10 | 250 | — | 1,275 | |
| n-Hexane | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 25,710 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,256 | 3,256 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 260 | 10 | 250 | — | 520 | |
| n-Hexane | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC
ROSEVILLE, MN
|
Lead | — | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS - DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS
WATERLOO, IA
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BLACK HAWK COUNTY LANDFILL
WATERLOO, IA
|
Lead | 43 | — | — | — |
|
CONTINENTAL CEMENT DAVENPORT PLANT
BUFFALO, IA
|
Lead | — | — | — | — |
|
NORTHLAND PRODUCTS COMPANY
WATERLOO, IA
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC
ROSEVILLE, MN
|
Manganese | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Manganese | — | — | — | — |
|
BLACK HAWK COUNTY LANDFILL
WATERLOO, IA
|
Manganese | 3,400 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Manganese | 49 | — | — | — |
|
CONTINENTAL CEMENT DAVENPORT PLANT
BUFFALO, IA
|
Manganese | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Manganese | 3 | — | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Manganese | 30 | — | — | — |
|
JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS - DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS
WATERLOO, IA
|
Manganese | 3 | — | — | — |
|
NORTHLAND PRODUCTS COMPANY
WATERLOO, IA
|
Manganese | — | — | — | — |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Feb 13, 2012 | Feb 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 8, 2011 | Feb 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 8, 2011 | Feb 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 8, 2011 | Feb 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 31, 1995 | Feb 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 8, 1992 | Jun 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 8, 1992 | Jun 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 8, 1992 | Jun 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 31, 1989 | Nov 21, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 11, 1988 | Jan 23, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 15, 1986 | May 22, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 15, 1986 | May 22, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 1, 1984 | Nov 15, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 26, 1984 | May 29, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 26, 1984 | May 29, 1984 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2013-0029 · Dec 5, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000678094-001 · Dec 5, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000678094-000 · Jun 14, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000678094-008 · Oct 31, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000678094-005 · Dec 15, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000678094-003 · Apr 22, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000678094-007 · Jul 15, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000678094-002 · Nov 1, 1984
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000678094-006 · May 1, 1981
Other facilities in BLACK HAWK County, IA
BUDREAU VETERINARY CLINIC
CEDAR FALLS, IA
· Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA - METAL CASTING CENTER
WATERLOO, IA
· Educational Services
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO - WATERLOO LUNDQUIST STA.
WATERLOO, IA
· Utilities
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA MS4
CEDAR FALLS, IA
· Utilities
DUNKERTON MUNI WATER SUPPLY-PLANT #2
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AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT-ACTIVITY #28
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