TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
HUTCHINSON TECHNOLOGY INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,613 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
-
2435 ALPINE RD
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
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- EAU CLAIRE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334119
- Inspections
- 1 · last Apr 9, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 4, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000422702
How This Compares
#184
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#4,480
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 (2015–2023)
-63% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,660 | — |
| 2016 | 10,144 | +281% |
| 2017 | 7,613 | -25% |
| 2018 | 2,649 | -65% |
| 2019 | 1,528 | -42% |
| 2020 | 703 | -54% |
| 2021 | 409 | -42% |
| 2022 | 759 | +86% |
| 2023 | 990 | +30% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 984 | 984 | — | — | 57,034 | |
| Copper compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 39,109 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 747 | 747 | — | — | 202,330 | |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 30,354 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8,218 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 393 | 393 | — | — | 103,799 | |
| Copper compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 15,347 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 6,868 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 25,311 | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 691 | 691 | — | — | 269,837 | |
| Copper compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 7,099 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 17,666 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 34,132 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,513 | 1,513 | — | — | 517,381 | |
| Copper compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 18,886 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 26,272 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,738 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 24,860 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,631 | 2,631 | — | — | 699,899 | |
| Copper compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 34,828 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 38,388 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 30,153 | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7,599 | 7,599 | — | — | 580,969 | |
| Copper compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 32,199 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 32,577 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 16,825 | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10,144 | 10,144 | — | — | 297,087 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 24,686 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,657 | 2,657 | — | — | 294,656 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 20,471 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 14,175 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 8,948 | — | — |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 682,805 | — | 31,667 |
| Copper compounds | — | 22,281 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SIPI METALS
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 20,180 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6,718 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 305 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 563,454 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Copper compounds | 135 | — | — | — |
|
PEORIA DISPOSAL CO #1
PEORIA, IL
|
Copper compounds | 4,828 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Copper compounds | 6,862 | — | — | — |
|
SIPI METALS
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 4,238 | — | — |
|
NORTHERN METAL RECYCLING
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Nickel compounds | — | 6,707 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 2,839 | — | — | — |
|
PEORIA DISPOSAL CO #1
PEORIA, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 2,893 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 15,800 | — | — | — |
|
SIPI METALS
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 4,314 | — | — |
|
PEORIA DISPOSAL CO #1
PEORIA, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5,777 | — | — | — |
|
NORTHERN METAL RECYCLING
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 12,968 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 71 | EAU CLAIRE PUBLIC UTILITIES, EAU CLAIRE |
| Copper compounds | 194 | EAU CLAIRE PUBLIC UTILITIES, EAU CLAIRE |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 17,515 | EAU CLAIRE PUBLIC UTILITIES, EAU CLAIRE |
| Nickel compounds | 100 | EAU CLAIRE PUBLIC UTILITIES, EAU CLAIRE |
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 9, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Apr 9, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 9, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 9, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 9, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 9, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 4, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 4, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 19, 2010 | Feb 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 19, 2010 | Feb 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 19, 2010 | Feb 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 2000 | Jul 27, 2000 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WIR000002840-001 · Feb 17, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2005-1010 · Jan 4, 2005
$1,200
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