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VALERO RENEWABLE FUELS COMPANY, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 22,049 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1444 120TH STREET
WELCOME, MN 56181
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- MARTIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 19, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 11, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110033676564
How This Compares
#76
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#2,690
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)
+64% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19,864 | — |
| 2016 | 38,754 | +95% |
| 2017 | 22,049 | -43% |
| 2018 | 22,475 | +2% |
| 2019 | 1,935 | -91% |
| 2020 | 29,352 | +1417% |
| 2021 | 14,576 | -50% |
| 2022 | 24,873 | +71% |
| 2023 | 24,760 | -0% |
| 2024 | 32,536 | +31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 19,015 | 19,015 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 5,900 | 5,900 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 4,703 | 4,703 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,507 | 1,507 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 763 | 763 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 547 | 547 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 16,029 | 16,029 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 4,304 | 4,304 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2,100 | 2,100 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 893 | 893 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 770 | 770 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 551 | 551 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 6 | — | — | 6 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 17,025 | 17,025 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 3,803 | 3,803 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1,700 | 1,700 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 968 | 968 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 742 | 742 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 536 | 536 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7 | — | — | 7 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 17 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 9,121 | 9,121 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,310 | 1,310 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,215 | 1,215 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 902 | 902 | — | — | 1 | |
| Formaldehyde | 621 | 621 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 56 | 56 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4 | — | — | 4 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 8,810 | 8,810 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 7,114 | 7,114 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 5,207 | 5,207 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2,723 | 2,723 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,700 | 2,700 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,901 | 1,901 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 853 | 853 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5 | — | 5 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,904 | 1,904 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 9,613 | 9,613 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 6,113 | 6,113 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,600 | 2,600 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,708 | 1,708 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,607 | 1,607 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 782 | 782 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 10,031 | 10,031 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,634 | 5,634 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,600 | 2,600 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,726 | 1,726 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,126 | 1,126 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 804 | 804 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 64 | 64 | — | — | 0 | |
| Toluene | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5 | — | — | 5 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 15,095 | 15,095 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,031 | 10,031 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,939 | 5,939 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,200 | 4,200 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,526 | 1,526 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 699 | 699 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 655 | 655 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 563 | 563 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5 | — | — | 5 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 7,340 | 7,340 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,902 | 4,902 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,029 | 4,029 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 2,119 | 2,119 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 690 | 690 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 389 | 389 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 189 | 189 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 132 | 132 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 69 | 69 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | 7 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 10 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 23 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 99 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 28,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 26,000 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 3 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 210,000 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 40,000 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 6,400 |
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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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
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Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
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Acrolein | — | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
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Benzene | — | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
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Benzene | — | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
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Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
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Methanol | — | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
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Toluene | — | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
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Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
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n-Hexane | — | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 0 |
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.
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-NOV02072023 · Feb 7, 2023
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