Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
3M COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
5400 PARIS RD
COLUMBIA, MO 65202
View on map ↗ - County
- BOONE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339113
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 29, 1987
- Registry ID
- 110000444145
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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 (2015–2021)
-87% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 | — |
| 2016 | 13 | +71% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100% |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 1 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 42,416 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | — | — | 21,655 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 138,829 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 75,570 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 51,236 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 77,285 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 42,917 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 146,785 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,661 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 51,530 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 140,963 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,674 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 63,439 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 13 | — | 13 | — | 16,175 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 65,400 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 14,987 | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | 59,308 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | 139,168 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 51,241 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 4,504 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNITED SCRAP
CICERO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,355 | — | — |
|
MATERION BRUSH INC
ELMORE, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 15,290 | — | — |
|
PEORIA DISPOSAL CO #1
PEORIA, IL
|
Copper compounds | 95 | — | — | — |
|
3M COTTAGE GROVE UTILITIES/SUPPORT SVCS
COTTAGE GROVE, MN
|
Copper compounds | 166 | — | — | — |
|
UNITED SCRAP
CICERO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 14,861 | — | — |
|
QUINCY RECYCLE
QUINCY, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 28,571 | — | — |
|
QUINCY RECYCLE
QUINCY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 3,495 | — | — |
|
3M COTTAGE GROVE UTILITIES/SUPPORT SVCS
COTTAGE GROVE, MN
|
Zinc compounds | 644 | — | — | — |
|
GANNON & SCOTT INC
CRANSTON, RI
|
Zinc compounds | — | 144 | — | — |
|
PEORIA DISPOSAL CO #1
PEORIA, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 31 | — | — | — |
|
GANNON & SCOTT INC
CRANSTON, RI
|
Copper compounds | — | 4,451 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 5 | COLUMBIA REGIONAL WWTP, COLUMBIA |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | COLUMBIA REGIONAL WWTP, COLUMBIA |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 30, 2024 | Feb 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 24, 2015 | Mar 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 11, 2006 | Jan 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 3, 1999 | Jun 29, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 3, 1999 | Jun 29, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 17, 1997 | Dec 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 1997 | Dec 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 14, 1995 | Mar 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 1995 | Mar 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 1995 | Feb 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 14, 1995 | Jun 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 1994 | Aug 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 26, 1994 | Jul 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 1994 | Jun 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 13, 1992 | Jun 18, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 5, 1990 | Jul 9, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 30, 1989 | Jul 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 30, 1989 | Oct 2, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 11, 1988 | Jun 8, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 17, 1987 | Jul 14, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 17, 1987 | Jul 28, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 15, 1987 | Feb 9, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 17, 1986 | Sep 17, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 18, 1985 | Sep 17, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 28, 1984 | Dec 31, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 28, 1984 | Dec 31, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 2, 1984 | Jun 20, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 2, 1984 | Jun 20, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jul 8, 1983 | Jan 29, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 8, 1983 | Jan 29, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jul 8, 1983 | Jan 29, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 8, 1983 | Jan 29, 1987 | 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
· Case 07-1990-0340
$0
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-000 · Apr 24, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-023 · Jun 12, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-022 · Mar 30, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-018 · Sep 11, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-019 · Jun 19, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-017 · May 31, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-009 · Mar 4, 1988
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-007 · Feb 9, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-013 · Jan 22, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-008 · Jul 28, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-010 · Apr 15, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-015 · Jan 29, 1987
$8,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1985-0271 · Jan 29, 1987
$8,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-006 · Aug 12, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-003 · Jul 25, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-004 · Apr 22, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-002 · Nov 29, 1984
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-001 · Apr 2, 1984
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD054950670-016 · Sep 7, 1983
$8,500
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