Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MCCAIN FOODS USA BURLEY FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,492,077 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 $9,450 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
218 US-30
BURLEY, ID 83318
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- CASSIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311411
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 12, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $9,450 · last May 8, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110007048701
How This Compares
#6
of 114 TRI reporters in ID
#74
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
4
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)
+135% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,392,759 | — |
| 2016 | 2,627,309 | +10% |
| 2017 | 2,492,077 | -5% |
| 2018 | 2,642,031 | +6% |
| 2019 | 4,697 | -100% |
| 2020 | 3,867,933 | +82249% |
| 2021 | 4,069,462 | +5% |
| 2022 | 3,723,399 | -9% |
| 2023 | 4,939,599 | +33% |
| 2024 | 5,619,422 | +14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 54,621 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 115,392 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 24,162 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,618,759 | — | 5,618,759 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 610 | 610 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 53 | — | 53 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 32,353 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 7,950 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 15,660 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,936,693 | — | 4,936,693 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,071 | — | 2,071 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 835 | 835 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 30,467 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 7,377 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 14,715 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,719,198 | — | 3,719,198 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,587 | 3,500 | 87 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 614 | 614 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 9,142 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 28,144 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 14,278 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,068,638 | — | 4,068,638 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 425 | 425 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 399 | 302 | 97 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 3,334 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 10,697 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 5,385 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,866,978 | — | 3,866,978 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 611 | 611 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 344 | — | — | 344 | — |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 20,535 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 10,061 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 5,457 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,636,897 | — | 2,636,897 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,884 | 4,640 | 244 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 7,190 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 20,135 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 10,406 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,483,934 | — | 2,483,934 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,893 | 7,820 | 73 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 12,563 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 7,280 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 7,157 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,623,484 | — | 2,623,484 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,361 | 3,240 | 121 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 464 | 464 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 21,500 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 7,018 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 10,917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,390,356 | — | 2,390,356 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,157 | 2,060 | 97 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 246 | 246 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 204,461 |
| Nickel | — | 54,621 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 24,162 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 1,838,064 |
| Chromium | — | 115,392 | — | — |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 60,436 |
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 METALS LLC
BOISE, ID
|
Manganese | — | 24,162 | — | — |
|
UNITED METALS LLC
BOISE, ID
|
Chromium | — | 115,392 | — | — |
|
UNITED METALS LLC
BOISE, ID
|
Nickel | — | 54,621 | — | — |
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 | Feb 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 30, 2019 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,986.30 MPN/100mL | 406.00 | +389% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27,991.37 kg/d | 3,853.55 | +626% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 554.36 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +340% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 182.51 kg/d | 181.15 | +1% | Aug 2024 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603979724 · May 8, 2024
$4,050
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603923527 · Mar 15, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603348698 · Sep 8, 2022
$5,400
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602900015 · Nov 9, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602112894 · Feb 7, 2020
$13,550
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2008-0049 · Feb 8, 2008
$3,045
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