Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
THE ANDERSONS
Quick Summary
- •Released 34,997 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 $1,572,015 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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26250 B DRIVE N
ALBION, MI 49224
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- CALHOUN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 26, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $1,572,015 · last Apr 13, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110001843694
How This Compares
#73
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#2,070
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
+45% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23,269 | — |
| 2016 | 22,977 | -1% |
| 2017 | 34,997 | +52% |
| 2018 | 38,280 | +9% |
| 2019 | 15,028 | -61% |
| 2020 | 28,393 | +89% |
| 2021 | 24,865 | -12% |
| 2022 | 26,065 | +5% |
| 2023 | 33,765 | +30% |
| 2024 | 33,665 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,250 | 15,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 7,500 | 7,500 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 5,005 | 5,005 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 3,305 | 3,305 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,605 | 2,605 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,250 | 15,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 7,500 | 7,500 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 5,105 | 5,105 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 3,305 | 3,305 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,605 | 2,605 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,050 | 9,050 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 7,600 | 7,600 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 5,205 | 5,205 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,105 | 2,105 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,105 | 2,105 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,550 | 8,550 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 7,400 | 7,400 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 4,805 | 4,805 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,105 | 2,105 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,005 | 2,005 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,754 | 10,754 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 7,323 | 7,323 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 3,337 | 3,337 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 3,238 | 3,238 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,239 | 2,239 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,502 | 1,502 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 12,448 | 12,448 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,521 | 2,521 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 59 | 59 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 17,839 | 17,839 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 7,730 | 7,730 | — | — | 1 | |
| Acrolein | 7,327 | 7,327 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,325 | 3,325 | — | — | 0 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,927 | 1,927 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 62 | 62 | — | — | 0 | |
| Benzene | 60 | 60 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 17,132 | 17,132 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 6,630 | 6,630 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 6,057 | 6,057 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,187 | 3,187 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 981 | 981 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 10,607 | 10,607 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 6,353 | 6,353 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,256 | 3,256 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,241 | 2,241 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,905 | 10,905 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 6,680 | 6,680 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,403 | 3,403 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,281 | 2,281 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 69,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 100,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 1,300 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 49,000 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 99,000 |
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 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Jun 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Nov 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Oct 1, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 1, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 6, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 11, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 27, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2009 | Apr 11, 2009 | Resolved |
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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604105608 · Sep 12, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603474136 · Apr 13, 2023
$50,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603457637 · Nov 10, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603350674 · Aug 30, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2022-0157 · Aug 16, 2022
$1,522,015
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602907701 · Nov 23, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-9902 · Nov 4, 2020
$34,413
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIK979454758-001 · Nov 4, 2020
$11,471
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIK979454758-002 · Nov 4, 2020
$11,471
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601899081 · Jun 6, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601515505 · Jul 11, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601273748 · Oct 27, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2014-5063 · Sep 25, 2014
$75,040
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2013-7203 · May 8, 2013
$30,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-7160 · Aug 7, 2012
$140,000
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