RR DONNELLY & SONS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 350,904 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
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2801 US 30 WEST
WARSAW, IN 46580
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- KOSCIUSKO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 323111
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jul 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 11, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110000399783
How This Compares
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 432,684 | — |
| 2016 | 351,006 | -19% |
| 2017 | 350,904 | -0% |
| 2018 | 373,856 | +7% |
| 2019 | 460,410 | +23% |
| 2020 | 317,163 | -31% |
| 2021 | 478,840 | +51% |
| 2022 | 139,482 | -71% |
| 2023 | 75,058 | -46% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 38 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
| Toluene | 75,051 | 75,051 | — | — | 2,313 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 867 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Toluene | 138,815 | 138,815 | — | — | 8,102 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 665 | 665 | — | — | 1 | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | 367 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 46 | |
| Toluene | 478,043 | 478,043 | — | — | 10,587 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 796 | 796 | — | — | 3 | |
| Copper compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 380 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 110 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
| Toluene | 316,477 | 316,477 | — | — | 15,026 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 684 | 684 | — | — | 1 | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | 636 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 37 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 185 | |
| Toluene | 459,337 | 459,337 | — | — | 19,124 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,072 | 1,071 | 1 | — | 4 | |
| Copper compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 483 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 71 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Toluene | 372,149 | 372,149 | — | — | 10,897 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,706 | 1,705 | 1 | — | 2 | |
| Copper compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 559 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 48 | |
| Toluene | 349,525 | 349,525 | — | — | 10,325 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,377 | 1,376 | 1 | — | 2 | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | 401 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 156 | |
| Toluene | 344,077 | 344,077 | — | — | 16,721 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,921 | 6,920 | 1 | — | 3 | |
| Copper compounds | 8 | — | 8 | — | 448 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 138 | |
| Toluene | 429,566 | 429,566 | — | — | 13,867 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,109 | 3,108 | 1 | — | 6 | |
| Copper compounds | 9 | — | 9 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 32 | 1 | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 559 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | 160,835 | 3,240 | — |
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
DOLTON, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 48 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
DOLTON, IL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 401 | — | — |
|
BRENT INDUSTRIES
TOLEDO, OH
|
Toluene | — | 8,818 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
DOLTON, IL
|
Toluene | — | — | 1,507 | — |
|
BRENT INDUSTRIES
TOLEDO, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 2 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
DOLTON, IL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
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 30, 2021 | Jul 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jun 30, 2021 | Jul 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Oct 13, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Oct 13, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 2, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 2010 | Feb 23, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 23, 2005 | Jun 21, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 25, 2001 | Mar 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 30, 2000 | Aug 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2000 | Aug 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 30, 2000 | Aug 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 30, 2000 | Aug 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 9, 1997 | Aug 6, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 9, 1997 | Aug 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 9, 1997 | Aug 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 9, 1997 | Aug 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 9, 1993 | Aug 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 15, 1993 | Aug 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 1991 | May 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 13, 1991 | May 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 1991 | May 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 30, 1986 | Jul 14, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 834.00 mg/L | 378.00 | +121% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| E. coli, colony forming units [CFU] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,200.00 MPN/100mL | 235.00 | +411% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +60% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +167% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +38% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 507.00 mg/L | 378.00 | +34% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.27 mg/L | 3.00 | +109% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.35 mg/L | 2.00 | +18% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.72 mg/L | 3.00 | +57% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| E. coli, colony forming units [CFU] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 410.00 MPN/100mL | 235.00 | +74% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +159% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.23 mg/L | 10.00 | +12% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +25% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| E. coli, colony forming units [CFU] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 520.00 MPN/100mL | 235.00 | +121% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,110.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +2,367% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 237.00 mg/L | 188.00 | +26% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.05 | +181% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 672.00 mg/L | 378.00 | +78% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +121% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +42% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 mg/L | 0.05 | +368% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 965.00 mg/L | 378.00 | +155% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 202.00 mg/L | 188.00 | +7% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +17% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Chromium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.85 mg/L | 3.00 | +62% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.30 mg/L | 31.00 | +101% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 223.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +272% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +21% | May 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.50 mg/L | 31.00 | +98% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 223.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +272% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.69 mg/L | 3.90 | +20% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +100% | Dec 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.