3M (MINNESOTA MINING & MFG CO) - AMES
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
900 DAYTON AVE.
AMES, IA 50010
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- STORY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327910
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 1, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000412571
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
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 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 31 | +3000% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 31 | 29 | — | 2 | 3,212 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7,427 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8,032 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5,743 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,785 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,620 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,686 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,687 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,651 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Zinc compounds | 759 | — | — | — |
|
BOONE COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
BOONE, IA
|
Zinc compounds | 1,173 | — | — | — |
|
AMES, CITY OF - RESOURCE RECOVERY
AMES, IA
|
Zinc compounds | 97 | — | — | — |
|
METRO PARK EAST LANDFILL
MITCHELLVILLE, IA
|
Zinc compounds | 553 | — | — | — |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Zinc compounds | 27 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 45 | — | — | — |
|
XCEL ENERGY - WILMARTH GENERATING PLANT
MANKATO, MN
|
Zinc compounds | 555 | — | — | — |
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 | 3 | AMES WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, AMES |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 19, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 19, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 3, 2010 | Aug 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 8, 2010 | Aug 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 14, 2005 | Aug 8, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2005 | Aug 8, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 24, 2000 | Dec 27, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 24, 2000 | Dec 27, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 2000 | Dec 27, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 15, 1987 | Mar 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 15, 1987 | Mar 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 15, 1987 | Mar 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 15, 1987 | Mar 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 15, 1987 | Mar 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 2, 1986 | Sep 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 7, 1986 | Mar 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 16, 1984 | Jun 15, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 21, 1982 | Jan 12, 1983 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 27, 1981 | Jun 22, 1981 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 27, 1981 | May 21, 1982 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 27, 1981 | May 21, 1982 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 27, 1981 | May 21, 1982 | 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.