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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 623,112 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.
- Address
-
600 SOUTH IOWA AVENUE
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
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- WAPELLO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 13, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 12, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000415220
How This Compares
#10
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#314
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
Water (CWA)
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)
+30% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 598,141 | — |
| 2016 | 545,763 | -9% |
| 2017 | 623,112 | +14% |
| 2018 | 750,512 | +20% |
| 2019 | 800,570 | +7% |
| 2020 | 661,702 | -17% |
| 2021 | 748,778 | +13% |
| 2022 | 500,431 | -33% |
| 2023 | 443,848 | -11% |
| 2024 | 777,574 | +75% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 758,124 | — | 758,124 | — | 10 | |
| Ammonia | 19,450 | 19,425 | 25 | — | 3,236 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 442,437 | — | 442,437 | — | 14 | |
| Ammonia | 1,411 | 1,329 | 82 | — | 4,652 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 498,471 | — | 498,471 | — | 16 | |
| Ammonia | 1,960 | 1,827 | 133 | — | 4,464 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 745,786 | — | 745,786 | — | 13 | |
| Ammonia | 2,992 | 2,784 | 208 | — | 4,031 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 658,636 | — | 658,636 | — | 100,748 | |
| Ammonia | 3,066 | 3,046 | 20 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 800,161 | — | 800,161 | — | 62,922 | |
| Ammonia | 409 | 189 | 220 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 750,512 | — | 750,512 | — | 28,723 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 596,948 | — | 596,948 | — | 32,069 | |
| Ammonia | 26,164 | 26,164 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 540,744 | — | 540,744 | — | 30,388 | |
| Ammonia | 5,019 | 5,019 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 588,141 | — | 588,141 | — | 78,551 | |
| Ammonia | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 135,589 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 4,130,338 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KENNY BLACK
AGENCY, IA
|
Ammonia | 320 | — | — | — |
|
JOHNSON 70 & 40
OTTUMWA, IA
|
Ammonia | 549 | — | — | — |
|
BROWN EWING
CEDAR, IA
|
Ammonia | 646 | — | — | — |
|
BROWN GIBSON
CEDAR, IA
|
Ammonia | 267 | — | — | — |
|
WATKINS
AGENCY, IA
|
Ammonia | 298 | — | — | — |
|
ADAM SILO
BATAVIA, IA
|
Ammonia | 23 | — | — | — |
|
JIRSA
AGENCY, IA
|
Ammonia | 963 | — | — | — |
|
HAMMES BOOTH FARM
BATAVIA, IA
|
Ammonia | 105 | — | — | — |
|
HALE HOUK FARM
BLOOMFIELD, IA
|
Ammonia | 18 | — | — | — |
|
ADAMS CLARK FARM
BATAVIA, IA
|
Ammonia | 12 | — | — | — |
|
HALE HOME FARM
BLOOMFIELD, IA
|
Ammonia | 35 | — | — | — |
|
BROWN GIBSON
CEDAR, IA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
JIRSA
AGENCY, IA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3 | — | — | — |
|
KENNY BLACK
AGENCY, IA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
BROWN EWING
CEDAR, IA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ADAM SILO
BATAVIA, IA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
JOHNSON 70 & 40
OTTUMWA, IA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
WATKINS
AGENCY, IA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HALE HOME FARM
BLOOMFIELD, IA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HALE HOUK FARM
BLOOMFIELD, IA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HAMMES BOOTH FARM
BATAVIA, IA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ADAMS CLARK FARM
BATAVIA, IA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 5, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 28, 2011 | Jul 7, 2011 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 162.40 mg/L | 8.00 | +1,930% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,627.05 kg/d | 1,268.93 | +186% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 650.29 kg/d | 28.78 | +2,159% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,323.06 kg/d | 635.60 | +108% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.28 mg/L | 4.00 | +2,232% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,184.22 kg/d | 57.61 | +1,955% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,348.38 kg/d | 1,628.95 | +658% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,213.81 kg/d | 816.29 | +294% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 854.88 kg/d | 57.61 | +1,384% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.38 mg/L | 4.00 | +1,085% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.68 mg/L | 8.00 | +1,496% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 233.00 mg/L | 194.00 | +20% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,939.11 kg/d | 1,268.93 | +53% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,707.64 kg/d | 1,628.95 | +66% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 302.51 kg/d | 28.78 | +951% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,402.59 kg/d | 1,268.93 | +89% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,794.25 kg/d | 1,628.95 | +256% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.35 mg/L | 8.00 | +242% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 180.30 kg/d | 57.61 | +213% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.93 kg/d | 57.61 | +56% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.20 mg/L | 8.00 | +128% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 916.50 mg/L | 142.60 | +543% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,997.73 kg/d | 1,344.75 | +346% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 899.00 mg/L | 184.30 | +388% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,114.49 kg/d | 1,041.02 | +487% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 mg/L | 0.32 | +86% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.79 mg/L | 8.00 | +135% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 182.17 kg/d | 57.61 | +216% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 940.52 kg/d | 672.37 | +40% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,220.09 kg/d | 1,344.75 | +65% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 133.77 mg/L | 92.10 | +45% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,466.86 kg/d | 1,041.02 | +329% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,518.50 mg/L | 184.30 | +724% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.72 mg/L | 71.30 | +27% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 637.00 mg/L | 142.60 | +347% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 636.20 kg/d | 520.28 | +22% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,799.26 kg/d | 1,344.75 | +183% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 180.30 mg/L | 92.10 | +96% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 498.96 mg/L | 184.30 | +171% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,361.95 kg/d | 672.37 | +103% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.72 kg/d | 57.61 | +18% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.58 mg/L | 8.00 | +70% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.76 kg/d | 57.61 | +45% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 134.77 kg/d | 57.61 | +134% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.69 mg/L | 8.00 | +121% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.43 kg/d | 28.78 | +6% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.81 mg/L | 92.10 | +2% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,062.06 kg/d | 1,041.02 | +2% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 195.00 mg/L | 194.00 | +1% | Jan 2018 | Open |
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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604095909 · Sep 5, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602313830 · Oct 5, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2016-0058 · Jan 12, 2016
$2,700
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2014-0214 · Jul 28, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD040594277-001 · Sep 1, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2000-3043 · Sep 25, 2000
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