TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
JOHN DEERE OTTUMWA WORKS
Quick Summary
- •Released 14,937 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
-
928 EAST VINE STREET
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
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- WAPELLO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333111
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110010507852
How This Compares
#137
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#3,300
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)
-21% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17,620 | — |
| 2016 | 9,618 | -45% |
| 2017 | 14,937 | +55% |
| 2018 | 19,984 | +34% |
| 2019 | 12,350 | -38% |
| 2020 | 15,086 | +22% |
| 2021 | 16,685 | +11% |
| 2022 | 14,035 | -16% |
| 2023 | 12,573 | -10% |
| 2024 | 13,911 | +11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 587 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 13,911 | 13,911 | — | — | 725 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 344 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 12,573 | 12,573 | — | — | 973 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 13,935 | 13,935 | — | — | 1,911 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 73 | — | 73 | — | 1,722 | |
| Lead | 26 | 22 | 5 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 553 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 16,664 | 16,664 | — | — | 1,403 | |
| Lead | 21 | 20 | 2 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 14,371 | 14,371 | — | — | 6,677 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 689 | 0 | 689 | — | 1,400 | |
| Lead | 26 | 18 | 9 | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 12,350 | 12,350 | — | — | 3,747 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 17,745 | 17,745 | — | — | 3,702 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,215 | 1,204 | 1,011 | — | 989 | |
| Lead | 24 | 20 | 4 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 14,936 | 14,936 | — | — | 5,096 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 2,110 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 9,399 | 9,399 | — | — | 728 | |
| Manganese | 216 | 102 | 114 | — | 34 | |
| Lead | 2 | — | 2 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 400 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 17,197 | 17,197 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 416 | 190 | 226 | — | 84 | |
| Nickel | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 7 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | 725 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 428 | — | 159 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS - DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS
WATERLOO, IA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 159 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 428 | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | — | 683 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | — | 42 | — | — |
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 | — | OTTUMWA CITY OF STP, OTTUMWA |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2011 | Nov 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 27, 2011 | Nov 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2011 | Nov 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 13, 2006 | Jul 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Fuel Marketers | Jul 13, 2006 | Jul 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Spent Lead-Acid Batteries Being Reclaimed | Jul 13, 2006 | Jul 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 13, 2006 | Jul 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 11, 2001 | Sep 18, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 11, 2001 | Sep 18, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 1998 | Aug 10, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 3, 1994 | Apr 12, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 3, 1994 | Feb 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 3, 1994 | Apr 12, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 17, 1988 | Jul 17, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 17, 1988 | Jul 17, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 24, 1985 | May 31, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 1984 | May 31, 1985 | 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 07-1989-0145
$0
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2011-0305 · Sep 23, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD005291182-001 · May 11, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD005291182-000 · Aug 10, 1998
Judicial
· Case 07-1992-0099 · Sep 23, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD005291182-003 · Aug 17, 1988
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· Retail Trade
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