TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
BELL LUMBER & POLE CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 17 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
-
778 1ST ST. N.W.
NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112
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- RAMSEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000424292
How This Compares
#304
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#11,637
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)
-75% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18 | — |
| 2016 | 31 | +78% |
| 2017 | 17 | -46% |
| 2018 | 20 | +19% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 10 | +9830% |
| 2021 | 10 | -3% |
| 2022 | 10 | -1% |
| 2023 | 10 | +1% |
| 2024 | 4 | -54% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 2,959 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 512 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 9 | 6 | 3 | — | 402 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 70 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 9 | 6 | 3 | — | 1,224 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 212 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 9 | 6 | 3 | — | 984 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 170 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | 364 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 63 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | 185 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 15 | 5 | 10 | — | 303 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | 53 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 28 | 8 | 20 | — | 983 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | — | 3 | — | 170 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 16 | 7 | 9 | — | 431 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | 75 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | 152 | — | 99 |
| Pentachlorophenol | — | 880 | — | 572 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 512 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Pentachlorophenol | — | — | — | 2,958 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | MET COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WWTP, SAINT PAUL |
| Pentachlorophenol | 1 | MET COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WWTP, SAINT PAUL |
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 | Feb 23, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 2, 2010 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 2, 2010 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 2, 2010 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 2, 2010 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 2, 2010 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 2, 2010 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Nov 2, 2010 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 2, 2010 | Jul 9, 2012 | 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-MND006206403-001 · Mar 9, 2022
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