Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
GREDE LLC - ST CLOUD
Quick Summary
- •Released 44 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $33,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5200 FOUNDRY CIR
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
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- STEARNS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331511
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $33,000 · last Oct 14, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000427191
How This Compares
#277
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#10,608
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
7
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+1122% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 75 | — |
| 2016 | 65 | -13% |
| 2017 | 44 | -33% |
| 2018 | 74 | +69% |
| 2019 | 15 | -80% |
| 2020 | 15 | -3% |
| 2021 | 15 | +2% |
| 2022 | 17 | +14% |
| 2023 | 19 | +10% |
| 2024 | 916 | +4826% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 49,878 | |
| Naphthalene | 885 | 885 | — | — | 217 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 192 | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | 9,564 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 374 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,497 | |
| Barium | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,017 | |
| Chromium | 0 | 0 | — | — | 524 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 62,554 | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 227 | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 11 | 11 | — | — | 10,791 | |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,623 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,964 | |
| Chromium | 1 | 1 | — | — | 547 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 28,306 | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 227 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10,652 | |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,600 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 385 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 0 | 0 | — | — | 541 | |
| Barium | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,537 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 11,253 | |
| Manganese | 9 | 9 | — | — | 9,747 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 342 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,446 | |
| Chromium | 0 | 0 | — | — | 508 | |
| Barium | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,181 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 19,170 | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 8 | 8 | — | — | 9,749 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 351 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,372 | |
| Chromium | 1 | 1 | — | — | 496 | |
| Barium | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,289 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 16,724 | |
| Manganese | 9 | 9 | — | — | 10,731 | |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,535 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 393 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 0 | 0 | — | — | 532 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 106 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 17,120 | |
| Manganese | 50 | 50 | — | — | 8,639 | |
| Copper | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2,416 | |
| Barium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3,920 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 265 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 2 | 2 | — | — | 477 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | — | — | 290 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 16,875 | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 123 | |
| Manganese | 27 | 27 | — | — | 9,849 | |
| Barium | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,881 | |
| Copper | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2,250 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 369 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 1 | 1 | — | — | 553 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | — | — | 295 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 115 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 20,150 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 44 | 44 | — | — | 8,745 | |
| Copper | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,381 | |
| Barium | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3,127 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 335 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 2 | 2 | — | — | 492 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | — | — | 243 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 115 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 18,837 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 48 | 48 | — | — | 9,205 | |
| Copper | 11 | 11 | — | — | 2,506 | |
| Barium | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,922 | |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | 312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 2 | 2 | — | — | 517 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | — | — | 245 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VONCO II LLC
BECKER, MN
|
Naphthalene | 217 | — | — | — |
|
NORTHERN METAL RECYCLING
SAINT CLOUD, MN
|
Chromium | — | 9 | — | — |
|
PROSPECT FOUNDRY LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Chromium | — | 2 | — | — |
|
VONCO II LLC
BECKER, MN
|
Chromium | 513 | — | — | — |
|
LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY LLC
MASON CITY, IA
|
Copper | — | 1 | — | — |
|
PROSPECT FOUNDRY LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Copper | — | 4 | — | — |
|
VONCO II LLC
BECKER, MN
|
Copper | 2,492 | — | — | — |
|
DOTSON CO THE
MANKATO, MN
|
Lead | — | 1 | — | — |
|
PROSPECT FOUNDRY LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Lead | — | 52 | — | — |
|
VONCO II LLC
BECKER, MN
|
Lead | 320 | — | — | — |
|
LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY LLC
MASON CITY, IA
|
Lead | — | 1 | — | — |
|
DOTSON CO THE
MANKATO, MN
|
Manganese | — | 9 | — | — |
|
LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY LLC
MASON CITY, IA
|
Manganese | — | 27 | — | — |
|
PROSPECT FOUNDRY LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Manganese | — | 92 | — | — |
|
VONCO II LLC
BECKER, MN
|
Manganese | 9,436 | — | — | — |
|
VONCO II LLC
BECKER, MN
|
Phenol | 192 | — | — | — |
|
DOTSON CO THE
MANKATO, MN
|
Barium | — | 5 | — | — |
|
LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY LLC
MASON CITY, IA
|
Barium | — | 15 | — | — |
|
NORTHERN METAL RECYCLING
SAINT CLOUD, MN
|
Barium | — | 8 | — | — |
|
VONCO II LLC
BECKER, MN
|
Barium | 2,937 | — | — | — |
|
PROSPECT FOUNDRY LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Barium | — | 52 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 49,878 | SAINT CLOUD WWTP, ST. CLOUD |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Apr 3, 2024 | Dec 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 9, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 6, 2003 | May 29, 2003 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604666264 · Oct 14, 2025
$33,000
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603488468 · Jan 5, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND087673927-001 · Apr 23, 2003
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