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VALERO RENEWABLE FUELS COMPANY, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 27,944 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 $24,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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7201 PORT ROAD
MOUNT VERNON, IN 47620
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- POSEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 8 · last Sep 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $24,000 · last Apr 2, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110043222982
How This Compares
#145
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#2,342
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
2
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)
-10% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23,854 | — |
| 2016 | 27,157 | +14% |
| 2017 | 27,944 | +3% |
| 2018 | 28,378 | +2% |
| 2019 | 9,322 | -67% |
| 2020 | 28,691 | +208% |
| 2021 | 34,106 | +19% |
| 2022 | 28,786 | -16% |
| 2023 | 22,377 | -22% |
| 2024 | 21,568 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 6,002 | 6,002 | — | — | 157 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,604 | 4,604 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 4,100 | 4,100 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 3,002 | 3,002 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,909 | 1,909 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,901 | 1,901 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 25 | 25 | — | — | 29 | |
| Toluene | 13 | 13 | — | — | 5 | |
| Benzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 6,102 | 6,102 | — | — | 6 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,805 | 5,805 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,402 | 2,402 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2,015 | 2,015 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,001 | 2,001 | — | — | 160 | |
| Cyclohexane | 25 | 25 | — | — | 1 | |
| Toluene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 0 | |
| Benzene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 12,005 | 12,005 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,802 | 5,802 | — | — | 134 | |
| Formic acid | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,015 | 2,015 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,001 | 2,001 | — | — | 250 | |
| Acrolein | 1,802 | 1,802 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 123 | 123 | — | — | 4 | |
| Cyclohexane | 25 | 25 | — | — | 25 | |
| Benzene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 14,005 | 14,005 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 6,123 | 6,123 | — | — | 134 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,017 | 5,017 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,201 | 2,201 | — | — | 250 | |
| Acrolein | 1,702 | 1,702 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 30 | 30 | — | — | 25 | |
| Toluene | 15 | 15 | — | — | 4 | |
| Benzene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 8,905 | 8,905 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,918 | 5,918 | — | — | 450 | |
| Formic acid | 5,100 | 5,100 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 4,502 | 4,502 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 3,017 | 3,017 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,201 | 1,201 | — | — | 275 | |
| Cyclohexane | 29 | 29 | — | — | 82 | |
| Toluene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 12 | |
| Benzene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 5,100 | 5,100 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,015 | 3,015 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,202 | 1,202 | — | — | 127 | |
| Ammonia | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 8,905 | 8,905 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 6,011 | 6,011 | — | — | 251 | |
| Formic acid | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 4,403 | 4,403 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2,915 | 2,915 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,102 | 1,102 | — | — | 347 | |
| Benzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 15 | 15 | — | — | 16 | |
| Ammonia | 6 | 2 | — | 4 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 6,412 | 6,412 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 5,921 | 5,921 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,505 | 5,505 | — | — | 144 | |
| Formic acid | 4,700 | 4,700 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 4,209 | 4,209 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,109 | 1,109 | — | — | 250 | |
| Cyclohexane | 49 | 49 | — | — | 5 | |
| Benzene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 6 | |
| Ammonia | 11 | 7 | — | 4 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 8,805 | 8,805 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 4,912 | 4,912 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,501 | 4,501 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 4,301 | 4,301 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,401 | 3,401 | — | — | 100 | |
| Formic acid | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 60 | |
| Benzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 8,206 | 8,206 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,702 | 4,702 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,600 | 4,600 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,802 | 2,802 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,501 | 2,501 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 828 | 828 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 208 | 208 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | 5 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 56,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 157 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 2 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 110,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 25,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 61,000 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 29 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 43,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 26 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 21 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 111 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 5 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 4 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 20 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 7, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jan 17, 2022 | Apr 29, 2025 | 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 | 57.00 deg F | 53.00 | +8% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 deg F | 53.00 | +9% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 deg F | 53.00 | +8% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 deg F | 60.00 | +2% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.00 deg F | 81.00 | +1% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| LC50 Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.64 % | 100.00 | +89% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.40 toxic | 1.00 | +840% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| LC50 Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.68 % | 100.00 | +90% | May 2018 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.33 toxic | 1.00 | +933% | May 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 deg F | 53.00 | +11% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 223.00 mg/L | 218.00 | +2% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.06 | +183% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| LC50 Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.01 % | 100.00 | +28% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 deg F | 53.00 | +2% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.39 toxic | 1.00 | +39% | Jan 2015 | 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 3604376529 · Apr 2, 2025
$24,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604312527 · Feb 24, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2014-5051 · Aug 19, 2014
$119,900
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