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JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS & FOUNDRY

Quick Summary

  • Released 67,342 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.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
300 W COMMERCIAL ST
WATERLOO, IA 50701
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County
BLACK HAWK County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
333111
Inspections
2 · last Jul 16, 2025
Total Penalties
$0
Registry ID
110070828186

How This Compares

#57 of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#1,403 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
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) -94% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 33,617
2016 28,521 -15%
2017 67,342 +136%
2018 73,053 +8%
2019 9,960 -86%
2020 53,243 +435%
2021 6,283 -88%
2022 8,013 +28%
2023 62,921 +685%
2024 2,075 -97%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol 880
Lead compounds 321
Phenol 4
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)
Diisocyanates
Manganese compounds 974 203 771 73,029
Nickel 651 400 251 7,501 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds 208 72 136 20,820
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 154 54 100 14,404
Benzene 71 71 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 11 11 2,028
Naphthalene 6 3 3 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)
Ethylene glycol
Diisocyanates 0
Benzene 34,000 34,000 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 12,330 12,300 30 360
Naphthalene 10,502 10,400 102 94 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 3,271 1,470 1,801 176,395
Manganese compounds 1,460 690 770 61,087
Nickel 890 560 330 3,511 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper 258 125 133 18,616
Copper compounds 112 112 789
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 59 59 1,042
Lead compounds 38 38 259

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diisocyanates
Ethylene glycol 61,004
Phenol 11
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)
Zinc compounds 5,861 1,360 4,501 68,325
Manganese compounds 1,303 1,303 9,439
Nickel 291 280 11 5,412 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 276 264 12 1,270
Copper 133 133 791
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 125 118 7 26,724
Benzene 19 19 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 6 6 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diisocyanates
Phenol 4
Ethylene glycol 3,510 3,510 340
Manganese compounds 1,606 4 1,602 3,216
Copper 511 94 417 35,858
Zinc compounds 405 6 399 584
Nickel 77 77 2,147 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium 68 1 67 785
Naphthalene 59 59 3 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 43 0 43 298
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 4 4

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diisocyanates 5
Benzene 21,405 21,400 5 15 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 8,350 8,100 250 259
Naphthalene 8,250 8,000 250 253 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 5,705 5 5,700 69,328
Zinc compounds 3,950 1,000 2,950 8,240
Manganese compounds 2,505 500 2,005 60,088
Nickel 1,255 500 755 5,083 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper 1,255 500 755 13,772
Lead compounds 298 234 64 2,013
Chromium 265 10 255 11,131
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 5 5

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Phenol 7,950 7,700 250 260
Copper 1,255 500 755 9,410
Chromium 755 500 255 16,815

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diisocyanates 10
Benzene 29,105 29,100 5 10 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 11,650 3,950 7,700 35,750
Phenol 11,000 11,000 260
Naphthalene 9,800 9,300 500 515 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 4,750 500 4,250 10,970
Manganese compounds 3,605 500 3,105 168,765
Copper compounds 1,255 500 755 21,975
Nickel 1,000 500 500 13,265 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 755 500 255 35,430
Lead compounds 128 11 117 2,096
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 5 5

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diisocyanates 755
Benzene 23,800 23,800 250 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 14,350 7,500 6,850 8,725
Phenol 9,100 9,100 510
Naphthalene 7,600 7,600 525 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 4,800 500 4,300 22,850
Manganese compounds 4,205 1,000 3,205 82,860
Copper 1,255 500 755 12,965
Chromium 755 500 255 23,920
Nickel 755 500 255 9,270 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 717 29 687 2,685
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 5 5

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diisocyanates
Zinc compounds 7,250 500 6,750 16,220
Phenol 7,050 7,050 1,005
Ethylene glycol 6,155 255 5,900 94,850
Manganese compounds 4,605 1,000 3,605 87,760
Copper 1,255 500 755 13,325
Nickel 755 500 255 6,965 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium 755 500 255 17,835
Lead compounds 691 28 663 1,291
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 5 5

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diisocyanates
Phenol 8,050 8,050 1,355
Zinc compounds 6,650 500 6,150 20,910
Naphthalene 6,550 6,550 1,255 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 5,750 250 5,500 53,000
Manganese compounds 4,150 500 3,650 99,010
Nickel 755 500 255 8,210 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium 755 500 255 17,230
Copper 510 255 255 12,575
Lead compounds 442 9 432 2,492
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 5 5

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
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 34,000
Ethylene glycol 810

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
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DES MOINES, IA
Benzene 1
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
Benzene
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
Benzene 1
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
Diisocyanates 4,700
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Zinc compounds 1
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Copper compounds
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)
BLACK HAWK COUNTY LANDFILL
WATERLOO, IA
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 130
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
Manganese compounds
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
Manganese compounds 2
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Manganese compounds 2
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
Lead compounds
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Lead compounds
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Nickel
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Lead compounds 0
BLACK HAWK COUNTY LANDFILL
WATERLOO, IA
Lead compounds 1,300
BMC WATERLOO SOUTH QUARRY
LA PORTE CITY, IA
Lead compounds 3,000
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
Lead compounds 0
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
Lead compounds 0
BMC WATERLOO SOUTH QUARRY
LA PORTE CITY, IA
Manganese compounds 57,000
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
Manganese compounds 5
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
Manganese compounds 20
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Benzene 1
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
Lead compounds 0
BLACK HAWK COUNTY LANDFILL
WATERLOO, IA
Naphthalene 26
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
Naphthalene 880
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
Phenol 1
BLACK HAWK COUNTY LANDFILL
WATERLOO, IA
Phenol 230
BLACK HAWK COUNTY LANDFILL
WATERLOO, IA
Copper compounds 4,800
BMC WATERLOO SOUTH QUARRY
LA PORTE CITY, IA
Copper compounds 16,000
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
Copper compounds
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
Copper compounds 4
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Copper compounds
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
Copper compounds 16
BLACK HAWK COUNTY LANDFILL
WATERLOO, IA
Zinc compounds 56,000
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
Zinc compounds 9
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Zinc compounds 18
BMC WATERLOO SOUTH QUARRY
LA PORTE CITY, IA
Zinc compounds 25,000
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
Zinc compounds 1
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
Zinc compounds 2
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
Zinc compounds
HYDRO-KLEAN INC
DES MOINES, IA
Ethylene glycol 42,000
BMC WATERLOO SOUTH QUARRY
LA PORTE CITY, IA
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 8,900
BLACK HAWK COUNTY LANDFILL
WATERLOO, IA
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 5,500
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 3
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)
BLACK HAWK COUNTY LANDFILL
WATERLOO, IA
Nickel 2,500
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
Nickel
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Nickel
BMC WATERLOO SOUTH QUARRY
LA PORTE CITY, IA
Nickel 5,000
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
Nickel
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
Nickel 1
BLACK HAWK COUNTY LANDFILL
WATERLOO, IA
Manganese compounds 16,000

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
Lead compounds 2 WATERLOO WWTP, WATERLOO
Nickel 14 WATERLOO WWTP, WATERLOO
Copper compounds 3 WATERLOO WWTP, WATERLOO
Ethylene glycol 880 WATERLOO WWTP, WATERLOO
Manganese compounds 28 WATERLOO WWTP, WATERLOO
Phenol 4 WATERLOO WWTP, WATERLOO
Benzene WATERLOO WWTP, WATERLOO
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1 WATERLOO WWTP, WATERLOO
Naphthalene 1 WATERLOO WWTP, WATERLOO
Zinc compounds 17 WATERLOO WWTP, WATERLOO

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
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Jul 16, 2025 Jul 28, 2025 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jul 16, 2025 Jul 28, 2025 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Sep 24, 2015 Oct 12, 2015 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Sep 24, 2015 Oct 12, 2015 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Sep 24, 2015 Oct 12, 2015 Resolved
rcra ID and Listing of HW: General Feb 13, 2012 Feb 13, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners May 17, 2006 Jun 2, 2006 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention May 17, 2006 Jun 2, 2006 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures May 17, 2006 Jun 2, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 29, 1999 May 12, 1999 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Apr 29, 1999 May 12, 1999 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 29, 1999 May 12, 1999 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Nov 30, 1995 Jan 31, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 30, 1995 Dec 8, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Nov 30, 1995 Dec 8, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements Jan 31, 1995 Feb 28, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jun 8, 1994 Jun 16, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jun 8, 1994 Jun 16, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Jun 8, 1994 Jun 16, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Jun 8, 1994 Jun 16, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Jun 8, 1994 Jun 16, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jun 8, 1994 Jun 16, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jan 20, 1993 Jun 17, 1993 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Nov 22, 1991 Dec 13, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Nov 22, 1991 Mar 23, 1992 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Nov 22, 1991 Mar 1, 1992 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 22, 1991 Mar 23, 1992 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Nov 22, 1991 Dec 13, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Oct 25, 1989 Nov 30, 1989 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Oct 25, 1989 Nov 30, 1989 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General May 4, 1989 Oct 25, 1989 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure May 4, 1989 Oct 25, 1989 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Jan 25, 1988 May 9, 1988 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Dec 22, 1987 May 26, 1988 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Jul 15, 1987 May 26, 1988 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Jul 15, 1987 May 26, 1988 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Oct 31, 1984 Nov 8, 1984 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.

WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-IAD005289806-001 · Sep 9, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-IAD005289806-000 · Jan 31, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-IAD005289806-002 · May 26, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-IAD005289806-004 · Jan 25, 1988

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