Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
PELLA CORPORATION - PELLA DIVISION
Quick Summary
- •Released 96,250 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
-
102 MAIN ST
PELLA, IA 50219
View on map ↗ - County
- MARION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321911
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 26, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110011274334
How This Compares
#46
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#1,123
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
-24% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 97,348 | — |
| 2016 | 90,850 | -7% |
| 2017 | 96,250 | +6% |
| 2018 | 111,388 | +16% |
| 2019 | 120,260 | +8% |
| 2020 | 127,416 | +6% |
| 2021 | 110,472 | -13% |
| 2022 | 53,138 | -52% |
| 2023 | 80,661 | +52% |
| 2024 | 74,201 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 52,449 | 52,449 | — | — | 7,625 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 13,048 | 13,048 | — | — | 1,059 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,704 | 8,704 | — | — | 1,144 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 52,575 | 52,575 | — | — | 8,658 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 13,639 | 13,639 | — | — | 1,203 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,915 | 7,915 | — | — | 1,299 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,532 | 6,532 | — | — | 722 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 34,640 | 34,640 | — | — | 3,187 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10,515 | 10,515 | — | — | 1,309 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,983 | 7,983 | — | — | 854 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 63,690 | 63,690 | — | — | 485 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 29,114 | 29,114 | — | — | 485 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,077 | 9,077 | — | — | 70 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8,591 | 8,591 | — | — | 81 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 71,349 | 61,673 | — | 9,676 | 345 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 31,010 | 22,909 | — | 8,101 | 345 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13,142 | 11,124 | — | 2,018 | 50 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 11,915 | 5,785 | — | 6,130 | 57 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 54,160 | 54,160 | — | — | 2,200 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 48,400 | 48,400 | — | — | 1,200 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 17,700 | 17,700 | — | — | 3,100 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 49,735 | 47,074 | — | 2,661 | 3,138 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 45,620 | 45,620 | — | — | 1,649 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,033 | 16,033 | — | — | 4,379 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 42,900 | 42,900 | — | — | 1,200 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 37,750 | 35,250 | — | 2,500 | 2,400 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15,600 | 15,600 | — | — | 5,900 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 38,650 | 36,150 | — | 2,500 | 284 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 38,000 | 38,000 | — | — | 2,400 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,200 | 14,200 | — | — | 710 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 39,266 | 39,266 | — | — | 2,265 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 38,602 | 37,599 | — | 1,003 | 1,003 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 19,480 | 19,480 | — | — | 2,288 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 1,059 | 4,987 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,144 | 2,662 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 7,625 | 9,980 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 7,625 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 1,059 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,144 | — |
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 |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Nov 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 30, 2022 | Jan 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 2022 | Jul 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2017 | Jun 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 18, 2017 | Jun 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 18, 2017 | Jun 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 17, 2012 | May 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 2012 | Apr 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 17, 2012 | May 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 17, 2012 | Apr 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2007 | Mar 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 8, 2007 | Mar 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 23, 2001 | Mar 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 23, 2001 | Mar 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 23, 2001 | Mar 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 23, 2001 | Mar 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 3, 1994 | Nov 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 3, 1994 | Mar 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 3, 1994 | Nov 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 3, 1994 | Mar 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 3, 1994 | Nov 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 3, 1994 | Nov 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 3, 1994 | Mar 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 28, 1988 | Nov 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 28, 1988 | May 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 25, 1988 | Jun 1, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 1, 1986 | May 8, 1986 | 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 07-1991-0456
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603279186 · Jun 30, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2010-0108 · Mar 1, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD005278502-001 · Mar 13, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD005278502-000 · Sep 30, 1991
$20,055
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD005278502-002 · May 25, 1988
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