Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HEARTLAND CORN PRODUCTS
Quick Summary
- •Released 49,860 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 $11,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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53331 STATE HIGHWAY 19 E
WINTHROP, MN 55396
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- SIBLEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 28, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $11,200 · last Feb 7, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110038158524
How This Compares
#48
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#1,681
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
5
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)
-17% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 48,599 | — |
| 2016 | 47,589 | -2% |
| 2017 | 49,860 | +5% |
| 2018 | 51,720 | +4% |
| 2019 | 58,120 | +12% |
| 2020 | 46,509 | -20% |
| 2021 | 57,200 | +23% |
| 2022 | 48,890 | -15% |
| 2023 | 40,262 | -18% |
| 2024 | 40,260 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,918 | 17,918 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 8,608 | 8,608 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,529 | 5,529 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 4,559 | 4,559 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,646 | 3,646 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 18,215 | 18,215 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 8,144 | 8,144 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,545 | 5,545 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 4,622 | 4,622 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,736 | 3,736 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,500 | 16,500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 7,900 | 7,900 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,330 | 5,330 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 4,600 | 4,600 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,560 | 3,560 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 21,000 | 21,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 7,700 | 7,700 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 5,500 | 5,500 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,600 | 4,600 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,800 | 3,800 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 3,600 | 3,600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,019 | 14,019 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 9,730 | 9,730 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 6,665 | 6,665 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,661 | 4,661 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,599 | 4,599 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 3,481 | 3,481 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 3,354 | 3,354 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 21,010 | 21,010 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 9,500 | 9,500 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 7,700 | 7,700 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,510 | 7,510 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,600 | 5,600 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,400 | 4,400 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2,400 | 2,400 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,010 | 12,010 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 9,600 | 9,600 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7,810 | 7,810 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 7,000 | 7,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 6,000 | 6,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,600 | 5,600 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,700 | 3,700 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,010 | 13,010 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 9,400 | 9,400 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 8,900 | 8,900 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 5,800 | 5,800 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,500 | 5,500 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,650 | 4,650 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,600 | 2,600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,010 | 11,010 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 9,700 | 9,700 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 9,000 | 9,000 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 5,900 | 5,900 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,500 | 5,500 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,050 | 4,050 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,400 | 2,400 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 29 | 29 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,010 | 11,010 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 9,200 | 9,200 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 5,900 | 5,900 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,850 | 5,850 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,210 | 4,210 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,400 | 2,400 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 29 | 29 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 82,175 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 64,537 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 76,677 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 413,603 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 251 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | WINTHROP, WINTHROP |
| n-Hexane | — | WINTHROP, WINTHROP |
| Acetaldehyde | — | WINTHROP, WINTHROP |
| Methanol | — | WINTHROP, WINTHROP |
| Formic acid | — | WINTHROP, WINTHROP |
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 | Aug 28, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | May 11, 2018 | Oct 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 1, 2017 | — | Open |
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 | 58.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +12% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +85% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +73% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +29% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +60% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +27% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +4% | Feb 2024 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-N00000766
$6,860
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604174778 · Oct 1, 2024
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-APO22521 · Feb 25, 2021
$6,537
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-APO02112020 · Feb 11, 2020
$6,120
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603488462 · Aug 7, 2019
$53,044
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601351769 · May 19, 2017
$2,100
Judicial
· Case 05-2003-0262 · Mar 7, 2003
$39,969
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