H.B. FULLER CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,113 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 $9,413 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2727 KINNEY RD NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534
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- KENT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325520
- Inspections
- 5 · last Apr 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $9,413 · last Jul 25, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110041120710
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 | 22,688 | — |
| 2016 | 26,310 | +16% |
| 2017 | 2,113 | -92% |
| 2018 | 5,963 | +182% |
| 2019 | 5,568 | -7% |
| 2020 | 10,426 | +87% |
| 2021 | 2,658 | -75% |
| 2022 | 746 | -72% |
| 2023 | 172 | -77% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,604 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 541,480 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 145 | 145 | — | — | 19,700 | |
| Toluene | 20 | 20 | — | — | 2,695 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 978 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12,659 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 664 | 664 | — | — | 157,308 | |
| Toluene | 83 | 83 | — | — | 7,638 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12,449 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,577 | 1,577 | — | — | 64,429 | |
| Toluene | 1,081 | 1,081 | — | — | 9,704 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 56,765 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 4,859 | 4,859 | — | — | 173,068 | |
| Toluene | 2,520 | 2,520 | — | — | 11,468 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,303 | 2,303 | — | — | 7,651 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 744 | 744 | — | — | 16,798 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 110,641 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,772 | 2,772 | — | — | 51,021 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,718 | 1,718 | — | — | 35,382 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,079 | 1,079 | — | — | 135,887 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 129,162 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 3,195 | 3,195 | — | — | 15,514 | |
| Toluene | 2,763 | 2,763 | — | — | 362,560 | |
| Diisocyanates | 5 | 5 | — | — | 78,341 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,131 | 1,131 | — | — | 15,324 | |
| Toluene | 979 | 979 | — | — | 358,128 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 3 | 3 | — | — | 148 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 77,383 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 14,965 | 14,965 | — | — | 65,280 | |
| n-Hexane | 11,344 | 11,344 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 77,468 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 11,194 | 11,194 | — | — | 25,327 | |
| n-Hexane | 10,991 | 10,991 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 502 | 502 | — | — | 14,189 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 48,270 |
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 | — | 156,378 | 2,402 | 201 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 216 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | 2,187 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 201 |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Toluene | — | — | 0 | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
WYOMING, MI
|
Diisocyanates | 541,480 | — | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 2022 | Jul 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 2022 | Jul 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 22, 2008 | Dec 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 22, 2008 | Dec 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 2004 | Jun 11, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 1990 | May 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 7, 1990 | Jun 6, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 7, 1990 | Jun 6, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 1987 | Oct 28, 1987 | 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.