Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NORPLEX – MICARTA
Quick Summary
- •Released 407,354 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
-
665 LYBRAND ST
POSTVILLE, IA 52162
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- ALLAMAKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326130
- Inspections
- 5 · last Oct 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 11, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000414739
How This Compares
#17
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#445
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
0
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)
-28% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 410,230 | — |
| 2016 | 426,876 | +4% |
| 2017 | 407,354 | -5% |
| 2018 | 410,814 | +1% |
| 2019 | 300,490 | -27% |
| 2020 | 313,882 | +4% |
| 2021 | 368,204 | +17% |
| 2022 | 346,688 | -6% |
| 2023 | 304,471 | -12% |
| 2024 | 294,101 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 163,988 | 163,988 | — | — | 17,967 | |
| Toluene | 59,669 | 59,669 | — | — | 7,983 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 38,229 | 38,229 | — | — | 6,174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 16,301 | 16,301 | — | — | 5,269 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 12,453 | 12,453 | — | — | 1,416 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,461 | 3,461 | — | — | 1,647 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 166,078 | 166,078 | — | — | 15,290 | |
| Toluene | 59,800 | 59,800 | — | — | 7,104 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 47,889 | 47,889 | — | — | 6,854 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 16,290 | 16,290 | — | — | 4,277 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 11,145 | 11,145 | — | — | 1,236 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,269 | 3,269 | — | — | 1,264 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 176,864 | 176,864 | — | — | 15,137 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 74,725 | 74,725 | — | — | 9,908 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 59,248 | 59,248 | — | — | 6,526 | |
| Methanol | 19,136 | 19,136 | — | — | 4,305 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 12,494 | 12,494 | — | — | 1,301 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,221 | 4,221 | — | — | 1,317 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 272 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 183,901 | 183,901 | — | — | 16,013 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 103,450 | 103,450 | — | — | 14,109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 55,730 | 55,730 | — | — | 6,487 | |
| Methanol | 22,453 | 22,453 | — | — | 3,990 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,670 | 2,670 | — | — | 1,249 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 170 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 153,388 | 153,388 | — | — | 14,956 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 69,208 | 69,208 | — | — | 11,878 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 61,812 | 61,812 | — | — | 6,381 | |
| Methanol | 26,830 | 26,830 | — | — | 3,720 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,644 | 2,644 | — | — | 1,216 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 212 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 201,991 | 201,991 | — | — | 18,627 | |
| Toluene | 64,084 | 64,084 | — | — | 6,254 | |
| Methanol | 31,380 | 31,380 | — | — | 5,246 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,035 | 3,035 | — | — | 1,553 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 211,769 | 211,769 | — | — | 19,980 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 77,944 | 77,944 | — | — | 12,854 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 64,769 | 64,769 | — | — | 6,971 | |
| Methanol | 32,340 | 32,340 | — | — | 5,968 | |
| Propylene | 21,313 | 21,313 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,679 | 2,679 | — | — | 1,491 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 170 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 208,562 | 208,562 | — | — | 21,835 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 87,509 | 87,509 | — | — | 13,133 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 79,936 | 79,936 | — | — | 7,646 | |
| Methanol | 31,347 | 31,347 | — | — | 4,719 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 237 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 205,912 | 205,912 | — | — | 15,498 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 113,126 | 113,126 | — | — | 10,110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 75,788 | 75,788 | — | — | 7,200 | |
| Methanol | 32,050 | 32,050 | — | — | 4,241 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 219 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 219,259 | 219,259 | — | — | 10,475 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 81,472 | 81,472 | — | — | 5,682 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 75,393 | 75,393 | — | — | 4,690 | |
| Methanol | 34,106 | 34,106 | — | — | 2,759 |
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 | — | — | 7,977 | 6 |
| Lead | — | 158 | — | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,098 | 318 |
| Formaldehyde | — | 7 | 1,457 | 177 |
| Methanol | — | — | 4,636 | 633 |
| Phenol | — | — | 17,482 | 485 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 6,172 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Formaldehyde | — | 7 | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | 1,457 | — |
|
WINNESHEIK COUNTY LANDFILL
DECORAH, IA
|
Formaldehyde | 6 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 177 |
|
RETROFIT RECYCLING INC
OWATONNA, MN
|
Lead | — | 158 | — | — |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 318 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,098 | — |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 2 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 6,172 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 374 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 111 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Phenol | — | — | 17,482 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | 7,977 | — |
|
MADISON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCING INC
WAUNAKEE, WI
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 5 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 633 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | 4,636 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 0 | POSTVILLE CITY OF STP, POSTVILLE |
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 | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 16, 2017 | Oct 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 14, 2012 | May 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 14, 2012 | May 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 14, 2012 | May 15, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 19, 2007 | Dec 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 19, 2007 | Dec 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 17, 2007 | Nov 21, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 30, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 30, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 30, 2003 | Jul 15, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 30, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2000 | Apr 3, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 28, 2000 | Apr 3, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 1998 | Aug 25, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 7, 1988 | Jun 15, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 7, 1988 | Jun 15, 1988 | 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604426760 · Jun 3, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD073489288-001 · Jul 22, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD073489288-002 · Jun 7, 1988
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