Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
VALMONT INDUSTRIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 21 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
-
75 US HIGHWAY 83
MC COOK, NE 69001
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- RED WILLOW County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 8 · last Nov 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 6, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110006073113
How This Compares
#127
of 154 TRI reporters in NE
#11,393
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
+1355% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 | — |
| 2016 | 21 | -0% |
| 2017 | 21 | 0% |
| 2018 | 17 | -20% |
| 2019 | 21 | +24% |
| 2020 | 20 | -1% |
| 2021 | 29 | +42% |
| 2022 | 20 | -30% |
| 2023 | 11 | -48% |
| 2024 | 304 | +2769% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 304 | 304 | — | — | 1,686 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 550 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 146,025 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,048 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 130,477 | |
| Manganese | 8 | 8 | — | — | 4,515 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,859 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 0 | 0 | — | — | 811 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 155,040 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 175,999 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7,138 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 227,920 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,850 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 151,515 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,985 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 207,540 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9,772 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 171,600 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7,281 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 1,608 | — | — | — |
|
LIGHTING RESOURCES LLC
JOHNSON CITY, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 60 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Zinc compounds | 18 | — | — | — |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to develop, maintain, or get approval of an adequate SWPPP (industrial stormwater) | Feb 2, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Burners Who Burn Off-Specification Used Oil for Energy Recovery | Aug 3, 2021 | Aug 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 3, 2021 | Aug 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 8, 2015 | Jan 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 25, 2010 | Sep 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 25, 2010 | Sep 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 11, 2007 | Jul 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 11, 2007 | Jul 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 9, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 1, 2001 | Feb 21, 2001 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.43 | +16% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.07 | +43% | Sep 2020 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2014-0233 · Aug 5, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NER000006213-001 · Aug 25, 2010
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