IOWA BEEF PROCESSORS INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,865 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
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2101 W. 6TH AVE.
EMPORIA, KS 66801
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- LYON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 9, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 14, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000446045
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 | 21,788 | — |
| 2016 | 12,811 | -41% |
| 2017 | 13,865 | +8% |
| 2018 | 10,292 | -26% |
| 2019 | 16,250 | +58% |
| 2020 | 10,257 | -37% |
| 2021 | 25,223 | +146% |
| 2022 | 16,225 | -36% |
| 2023 | 45,229 | +179% |
| 2024 | 20,269 | -55% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 20,269 | 20,269 | — | — | 2,040 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 45,229 | 45,229 | — | — | 2,501 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 16,225 | 16,225 | — | — | 2,504 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 25,223 | 25,223 | — | — | 4,207 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,257 | 10,257 | — | — | 3,065 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 16,250 | 16,250 | — | — | 70,000 |
2018
2017
2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 2,040 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TYSON WASTEWATER TREATMENT
EMPORIA, KS
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 2,040 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 250 | EMPORIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, EMPORIA |
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 Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 25, 2010 | Mar 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 26, 1992 | Apr 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 26, 1992 | Apr 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 683.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +469% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 395.00 mg/L | 80.00 | +394% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +2% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +36% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 581.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +3,773% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 293.25 mg/L | 10.00 | +2,833% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,550.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +8,400% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,550.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +5,567% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 116.00 mg/L | 80.00 | +45% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.05 mg/L | 30.00 | +124% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +180% | Mar 2020 | 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.