TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 961,722 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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154 FORT DODGE ROAD
DODGE CITY, KS 67801
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- FORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 12, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110011879057
How This Compares
#6
of 261 TRI reporters in KS
#219
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
+184% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 219,149 | — |
| 2016 | 295,819 | +35% |
| 2017 | 961,722 | +225% |
| 2018 | 1,023,300 | +6% |
| 2019 | 978,263 | -4% |
| 2020 | 554,676 | -43% |
| 2021 | 359,597 | -35% |
| 2022 | 192,791 | -46% |
| 2023 | 433,368 | +125% |
| 2024 | 622,657 | +44% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 491,662 | 414,937 | — | 76,725 | 285 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 117,041 | 117,041 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 13,954 | — | — | 13,954 | 510 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 390,325 | 323,514 | — | 66,811 | 616 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 32,169 | — | — | 32,169 | 1,104 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 10,874 | 10,874 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 122,725 | — | 48,201 | 74,524 | 1,668 | |
| Ammonia | 60,468 | 53,821 | 77 | 6,570 | 274 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 9,598 | 9,598 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 206,724 | — | 47,785 | 158,939 | 1,590 | |
| Ammonia | 123,959 | 123,298 | 98 | 563 | 62 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 28,914 | 28,914 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 516,656 | — | 140,941 | 375,715 | 177 | |
| Ammonia | 28,960 | 27,995 | 197 | 768 | 0 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 9,060 | 9,060 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 921,735 | — | 255,058 | 666,677 | 2,025 | |
| Ammonia | 51,025 | 46,530 | 198 | 4,297 | 400 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,503 | 5,503 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 984,739 | — | — | 984,739 | 144 | |
| Ammonia | 21,448 | 20,543 | — | 905 | 377 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 17,113 | 17,113 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 855,049 | — | — | 855,049 | — | |
| Ammonia | 79,008 | 73,790 | — | 5,218 | 990 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 27,665 | 27,665 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 167,407 | 143,686 | — | 23,721 | 1,577 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 88,228 | — | — | 88,228 | 130 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 40,184 | 40,184 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 91,088 | — | — | 91,088 | 383 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 78,294 | 78,294 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,767 | 49,077 | — | 690 | 850 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 266,719 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 177,673 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 1,823,856 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 77,671 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHAMNESS FIELD 2
DODGE CITY, KS
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Ammonia | 285 | — | — | — |
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CHAMNESS FIELD 2
DODGE CITY, KS
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Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 510 | — | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2011 | Sep 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 8, 2011 | Sep 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 8, 2011 | Sep 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 25, 1994 | Sep 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 10, 1992 | Nov 5, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +3,150% | Feb 2022 | 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
· Case 07-2016-0056 · Jan 12, 2016
$2,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD981117252-001 · Jun 8, 2011
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KS-N00000105 · Apr 2, 2004
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KS-N00000060 · Jan 23, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2000-3043 · Sep 25, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1999-0171 · Apr 16, 1999
$5,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD981117252-000 · Feb 13, 1992
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