Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
VESTAS TOWERS AMERICA
Quick Summary
- •Released 39,773 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
100 TOWERS DR
PUEBLO, CO 81004
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- PUEBLO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332312
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 28, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110039573896
How This Compares
#33
of 246 TRI reporters in CO
#1,915
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-43% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 60,059 | — |
| 2016 | 86,842 | +45% |
| 2017 | 39,773 | -54% |
| 2018 | 45,412 | +14% |
| 2019 | 21 | -100% |
| 2020 | 44,048 | +207675% |
| 2021 | 38,774 | -12% |
| 2022 | 21,056 | -46% |
| 2023 | 22,706 | +8% |
| 2024 | 33,955 | +50% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 12,254 | 12,254 | — | — | 72,110 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,506 | 8,506 | — | — | 194,435 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8,212 | 8,212 | — | — | 4,935 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,809 | 2,809 | — | — | 48,151 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 2,153 | 2,153 | — | — | 1,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 24,895 | |
| Manganese | 0 | 0 | — | — | 281,547 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,140 | 8,140 | — | — | 68,191 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,256 | 6,256 | — | — | 3,029 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,247 | 6,247 | — | — | 216,315 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,046 | 2,046 | — | — | 52,867 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 16 | 16 | — | — | 66,049 | |
| Manganese | 0 | 0 | — | — | 268,711 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 77,456 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 15,948 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,086 | 12,086 | — | — | 90,656 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,918 | 4,918 | — | — | 31,319 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,053 | 4,053 | — | — | 26,865 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26,489 | 26,489 | — | — | 171,604 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,181 | 6,181 | — | — | 116,808 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,092 | 6,092 | — | — | 78,015 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 86,400 | |
| Manganese | 0 | 0 | — | — | 341,002 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 28,644 | 28,644 | — | — | 160,959 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,757 | 8,757 | — | — | 111,888 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,038 | 6,038 | — | — | 74,228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 591 | 591 | — | — | 310,749 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 19 | 19 | — | — | 220,000 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 21 | 21 | — | — | 136,264 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26,489 | 26,489 | — | — | 171,604 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9,604 | 9,604 | — | — | 78,015 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 9,217 | 9,217 | — | — | 116,808 | |
| Manganese | 73 | 73 | — | — | 108,509 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 29 | 29 | — | — | 307,049 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 27,381 | 27,381 | — | — | 220,836 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,301 | 7,301 | — | — | 71,737 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,591 | 4,591 | — | — | 46,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 303,598 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 90,598 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 55,005 | 55,005 | — | — | 330,468 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 18,908 | 18,908 | — | — | 92,530 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 12,179 | 12,179 | — | — | 66,093 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 255,250 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 313,157 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 42,232 | 42,232 | — | — | 232,403 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9,501 | 9,501 | — | — | 46,480 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,576 | 7,576 | — | — | 65,072 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 218,200 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 262,984 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | 151,015 | — | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 1,985 | 58,203 | 11,922 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 1,326 | 38,866 | 7,959 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 136 | 3,983 | 816 |
| Cumene | — | 32 | 928 | 190 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 5,352 | 156,937 | 32,146 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 1,985 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 39 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2,282 |
|
CORUNNA, ON FACILITY
CORUNNA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,836 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 546 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 5,663 | — |
|
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,040 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 26,631 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 4,986 | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 1,326 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1,928 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 59 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 3,418 |
|
CORUNNA, ON FACILITY
CORUNNA
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 2,750 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 8,480 | — |
|
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,557 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 39,881 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 7,468 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,287 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 817 | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 10,012 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 107,534 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 5,199 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 159 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 9,215 |
|
CORUNNA, ON FACILITY
CORUNNA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 7,415 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 22,865 | — |
|
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 4,199 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,204 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 20,135 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | 19,500 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | 5,395 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 136 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 234 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 4 |
|
CORUNNA, ON FACILITY
CORUNNA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 188 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 132 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 580 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 56 | — |
|
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 107 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 511 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 2,729 | — |
|
MIDWAY LANDFILL
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
|
Manganese | 130,532 | — | — | — |
|
DIONISIO
PUEBLO, CO
|
Manganese | — | 151,015 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 31 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 54 |
|
CORUNNA, ON FACILITY
CORUNNA
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 44 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Cumene | — | — | 13 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Cumene | — | — | 135 | — |
|
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Cumene | — | — | 25 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Cumene | — | — | 636 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Cumene | — | — | 119 | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Cumene | — | 32 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 1 |
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 20, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 2020 | May 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Feb 5, 2020 | Jul 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 18, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2013 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 19.11 mg/L | 0.75 | +2,448% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 18.61 mg/L | 1.00 | +1,761% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 6.85 mg/L | 0.75 | +813% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.94 mg/L | 1.00 | +394% | Jun 2024 | 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.
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COR000221838-6 · Feb 20, 2024
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COR000221838-5 · Jul 28, 2020
$9,308
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COR000221838-4 · Feb 5, 2020
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COR000221838-001 · May 18, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case EF-2012-7984 · Feb 1, 2012
$15,000
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