DARLING INTERNATIONAL INC
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1423 BEAVER CHANNEL PKWY
CLINTON, IA 52732
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- CLINTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311613
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 13, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000415649
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 40,556 | — |
| 2021 | 45,499 | +12% |
| 2022 | 177,744 | +291% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100% |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 334,673 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 246,542 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 177,744 | — | 177,744 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 45,499 | — | 45,499 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 40,556 | — | — | 40,556 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 301,206 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 334,673 | CLINTON WWTP, CLINTON |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2011 | Nov 4, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2011 | Nov 4, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 22, 1998 | May 11, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 1995 | Apr 3, 1996 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 deg F | 63.40 | +14% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.03 deg F | 74.20 | +1% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.00 deg F | 78.60 | +25% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 deg F | 94.90 | +1% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 deg F | 79.60 | +19% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 deg F | 60.80 | +25% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 deg F | 48.20 | +45% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.50 deg F | 48.20 | +13% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.50 deg F | 51.40 | +6% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 deg F | 63.20 | +9% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 deg F | 63.40 | +21% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 deg F | 60.80 | +23% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 deg F | 48.20 | +47% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.50 deg F | 48.20 | +13% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.00 deg F | 63.20 | +38% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.50 deg F | 51.40 | +6% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.00 deg F | 63.40 | +37% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.00 deg F | 78.60 | +6% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 deg F | 87.70 | +4% | May 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 deg F | 79.60 | +6% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 deg F | 60.80 | +23% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 deg F | 48.20 | +22% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.40 deg F | 48.20 | +7% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.50 deg F | 51.40 | +6% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, length of excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.67 d/mo | 3.65 | +548% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, length of excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.67 d/mo | 3.65 | +548% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 deg F | 48.20 | +22% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, length of excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.46 d/mo | 3.65 | +104% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, length of excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.79 d/mo | 3.65 | +415% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 deg F | 63.40 | +6% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 deg F | 78.60 | +22% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 deg F | 87.70 | +8% | May 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.00 deg F | 79.60 | +9% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.00 deg F | 60.80 | +22% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.00 deg F | 48.20 | +101% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 deg F | 63.20 | +19% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 deg F | 63.40 | +25% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.00 deg F | 78.60 | +23% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.00 deg F | 60.80 | +35% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 deg F | 48.20 | +99% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 deg F | 63.20 | +8% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.00 deg F | 63.40 | +15% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 deg F | 60.80 | +5% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 deg F | 48.20 | +31% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 deg F | 94.90 | +1% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 deg F | 79.60 | +6% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 deg F | 60.80 | +17% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.50 deg F | 48.20 | +15% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 deg F | 48.20 | +60% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.10 deg F | 51.40 | +1% | Jan 2017 | 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.