Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SUEZ WTS SOLUTIONS USA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,215 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 $5,400 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5951 CLEARWATER DR
MINNETONKA, MN 55343
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- HENNEPIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333998
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 17, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $5,400 · last May 11, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000424924
How This Compares
#98
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#3,504
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
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)
-59% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,899 | — |
| 2016 | 8,596 | -33% |
| 2017 | 13,215 | +54% |
| 2018 | 15,659 | +18% |
| 2019 | 5,224 | -67% |
| 2020 | 8,922 | +71% |
| 2021 | 6,937 | -22% |
| 2022 | 6,229 | -10% |
| 2023 | 7,074 | +14% |
| 2024 | 5,263 | -26% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 2,666 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 1,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 3,443 | 3,443 | — | — | 2,824,124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,607 | 1,607 | — | — | 8,041 | |
| Diisocyanates | 118 | 118 | — | — | 691 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 74 | 74 | — | — | 729 | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 21 | 21 | — | — | 37,539 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,678 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 4,888 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 4,185 | 4,185 | — | — | 3,455,422 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,480 | 2,480 | — | — | 9,921 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 274 | 274 | — | — | 4,678 | |
| Diisocyanates | 110 | 110 | — | — | 1,454 | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 25 | 25 | — | — | 42,241 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 1,795 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 3,299 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 3,818 | 3,818 | — | — | 3,211,824 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,186 | 2,186 | — | — | 13,248 | |
| Diisocyanates | 194 | 194 | — | — | 887 | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 23 | 23 | — | — | 35,605 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 8 | 8 | — | — | 5,245 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 3,452 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 1,872 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 3,240 | 3,240 | — | — | 2,696,670 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,117 | 2,117 | — | — | 12,545 | |
| Methanol | 1,447 | 1,447 | — | — | 9,653 | |
| Diisocyanates | 121 | 121 | — | — | 1,189 | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 12 | 12 | — | — | 32,472 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,984 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 5,512 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5,178 | 5,178 | — | — | 31,600 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2,790 | 2,790 | — | — | 2,322,382 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 944 | 944 | — | — | 8,348 | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 27,775 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,161 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,948 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 3,592 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 1,945 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 3,949 | 3,949 | — | — | 32,439 | |
| Methanol | 1,158 | 1,158 | — | — | 9,658 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 108 | 108 | — | — | 2,604 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 9 | 9 | — | — | 27,205 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 3,937 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,026 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7,946 | 7,946 | — | — | 45,538 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 3,649 | 3,649 | — | — | 2,536,946 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,394 | 2,394 | — | — | 64,304 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,661 | 1,661 | — | — | 39,921 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 9 | 9 | — | — | 22,228 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 3,975 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,181 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 56 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5,135 | 5,135 | — | — | 32,190 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 3,959 | 3,959 | — | — | 2,178,831 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,483 | 2,483 | — | — | 63,243 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,629 | 1,629 | — | — | 39,183 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 9 | 9 | — | — | 27,469 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 3,995 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 3,997 | 3,997 | — | — | 29,374 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2,329 | 2,329 | — | — | 1,558,824 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,147 | 1,147 | — | — | 28,230 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 601 | 601 | — | — | 16,869 | |
| Diisocyanates | 515 | 515 | — | — | 789 | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 7 | 7 | — | — | 16,726 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,888 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 5,291 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 8,833 | 8,833 | — | — | 1,673,328 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,125 | 2,125 | — | — | 20,041 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,428 | 1,428 | — | — | 35,148 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 498 | 498 | — | — | 527 | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 8 | 8 | — | — | 27,580 | |
| Triethylamine | 7 | 7 | — | — | 18,550 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | 19,371 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 729 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 138,750 |
| Nickel | — | 1,372 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 2,660 | — | — |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 691 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 2,602,883 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Chromium | 1 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN IRON/SCRAPPY'S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Chromium | — | 2,660 | — | — |
|
OSI ENVIRONMENTAL INC
ANOKA, MN
|
Chromium | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 20 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 671 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 2,018 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 1,285 |
|
AMERICAN IRON/SCRAPPY'S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Nickel | — | 1,372 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Nickel | 4 | — | — | — |
|
OSI ENVIRONMENTAL INC
ANOKA, MN
|
Nickel | 24 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 341 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 17,763 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 37,235 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 323 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 2,913 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 367 |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
1,3-Phenylenediamine | 13 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | 1,633 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | 706 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | 143 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
1,3-Phenylenediamine | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | 3 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | 1,090 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,738 | BLUE LAKE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHAKOPEE |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2,765,520 | BLUE LAKE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHAKOPEE |
| Chromium | 0 | BLUE LAKE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHAKOPEE |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 388 | BLUE LAKE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHAKOPEE |
| Nickel | 0 | BLUE LAKE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHAKOPEE |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 33,949 | BLUE LAKE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHAKOPEE |
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 | FRV | Sep 9, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 28, 2020 | Jan 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 28, 2020 | Jan 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 17, 2006 | Aug 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 2006 | Aug 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 8, 2006 | Aug 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 22, 2003 | Oct 22, 2008 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.53 kg/d | 0.45 | +18% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.53 kg/d | 0.45 | +17% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.52 kg/d | 0.45 | +15% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.51 kg/d | 0.45 | +13% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 kg/d | 0.45 | +11% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 kg/d | 0.45 | +7% | Jul 2025 | 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603477622 · Oct 7, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603318539 · May 11, 2022
$5,400
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-7098 · Oct 17, 2011
FORGIVEABLE & NON-FORGIVEABLE APO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND985700582-002 · Jul 14, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2005-2760 · Nov 23, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2004-0001 · Nov 23, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND985700582-001 · Oct 4, 2004
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