CHS-ROCHELLE
Quick Summary
- •Released 19,349 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $110,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1900 STEWARD RD
ROCHELLE, IL 61068
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- OGLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 3 · last May 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $110,000 · last Sep 4, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110040912313
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,434 | — |
| 2016 | 16,517 | +1% |
| 2017 | 19,349 | +17% |
| 2018 | 19,800 | +2% |
| 2019 | 43 | -100% |
| 2020 | 23,404 | +53989% |
| 2021 | 25,799 | +10% |
| 2022 | 26,908 | +4% |
| 2023 | 26,041 | -3% |
| 2024 | 19,040 | -27% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 9,736 | 9,736 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,271 | 8,271 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,001 | 1,001 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,210 | 15,210 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 9,798 | 9,798 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,713 | 14,713 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11,176 | 11,176 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 987 | 987 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,750 | 13,750 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11,160 | 11,160 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 859 | 859 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,392 | 11,392 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11,160 | 11,160 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 822 | 822 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 43 | 43 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,060 | 11,060 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,917 | 7,917 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 766 | 766 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 11,080 | 11,080 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,392 | 7,392 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 817 | 817 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 45 | 45 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,100 | 10,100 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,592 | 5,592 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 809 | 809 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,180 | 10,180 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,416 | 5,416 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 823 | 823 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 14,374 |
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 | FRV | Jan 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 25, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 14, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 2, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 31, 2014 | Dec 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 31, 2014 | Dec 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2008 | Jan 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2008 | Jan 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2007 | Jan 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2007 | Jan 9, 2008 | 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.