TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
VERMEER CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 27,748 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1210 VERMEER ROAD EAST
PELLA, IA 50219
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- MARION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333111
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 3, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 6, 1999
- Registry ID
- 110000412875
How This Compares
#87
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#2,353
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-83% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 62,204 | — |
| 2016 | 43,702 | -30% |
| 2017 | 27,748 | -37% |
| 2018 | 29,756 | +7% |
| 2019 | 22,125 | -26% |
| 2020 | 40,671 | +84% |
| 2021 | 45,835 | +13% |
| 2022 | 38,865 | -15% |
| 2023 | 24,466 | -37% |
| 2024 | 10,857 | -56% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 9,061 | |
| Toluene | 4,333 | 4,333 | — | — | 737 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,912 | 2,912 | — | — | 1,110 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,252 | 1,252 | — | — | 290 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 798 | 798 | — | — | 438 | |
| Benzene | 717 | 717 | — | — | 317 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 569 | 569 | — | — | 164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 277 | 277 | — | — | 6 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 4,531 | |
| Toluene | 7,566 | 7,566 | — | — | 779 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,551 | 6,551 | — | — | 1,239 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5,974 | 5,974 | — | — | 295 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,363 | 2,363 | — | — | 167 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 845 | 845 | — | — | 445 | |
| Benzene | 748 | 748 | — | — | 323 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 419 | 326 | 92 | — | 7 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 4,945 | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 13,321 | 13,321 | — | — | 271 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,712 | 11,712 | — | — | 1,025 | |
| Toluene | 7,402 | 7,402 | — | — | 685 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,259 | 4,259 | — | — | 153 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 856 | 856 | — | — | 409 | |
| Benzene | 754 | 754 | — | — | 297 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 559 | 286 | 273 | — | 6 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 7,198 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 20,491 | 20,491 | — | — | 316 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,221 | 16,221 | — | — | 1,356 | |
| Toluene | 7,224 | 7,224 | — | — | 842 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 800 | 800 | — | — | 476 | |
| Benzene | 724 | 724 | — | — | 345 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 375 | 278 | 96 | — | 7 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 5,565 | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 18,285 | 18,285 | — | — | 186 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,339 | 14,339 | — | — | 593 | |
| Toluene | 6,376 | 6,376 | — | — | 441 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 619 | 619 | — | — | 281 | |
| Benzene | 603 | 603 | — | — | 203 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 449 | 263 | 186 | — | 10 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 17,829 | 17,829 | — | — | 253 | |
| Toluene | 4,296 | 4,296 | — | — | 579 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 7,115 | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 13,753 | 13,753 | — | — | 101 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,766 | 10,766 | — | — | 498 | |
| Toluene | 3,471 | 3,471 | — | — | 287 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 698 | 698 | — | — | 153 | |
| Benzene | 639 | 639 | — | — | 111 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 430 | 255 | 175 | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 8,563 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 13,543 | 13,543 | — | — | 105 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,343 | 10,343 | — | — | 307 | |
| Toluene | 3,022 | 3,022 | — | — | 242 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 520 | 520 | — | — | 159 | |
| Manganese | 320 | 209 | 111 | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 5,010 | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 19,216 | 19,216 | — | — | 1,365 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10,435 | 10,435 | — | — | 59 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,961 | 9,961 | — | — | 600 | |
| Toluene | 2,766 | 2,766 | — | — | 293 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 486 | 486 | — | — | 89 | |
| Benzene | 479 | 479 | — | — | 65 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 359 | 190 | 170 | — | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 15,301 | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 28,391 | 28,391 | — | — | 1,702 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 14,658 | 14,658 | — | — | 73 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,258 | 12,258 | — | — | 702 | |
| Toluene | 3,542 | 3,542 | — | — | 346 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,838 | 1,838 | — | — | 4,181 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 528 | 528 | — | — | 79 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 513 | 513 | — | — | 109 | |
| Manganese | 475 | 235 | 241 | — | 0 |
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 | — | — | 737 | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 290 | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 9,061 | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 164 | — |
| Benzene | — | — | 317 | — |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 438 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,110 | — |
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
|
Benzene | — | — | 317 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 164 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 290 | — |
|
RILCO FLUID CARE DBA ENVIROMARK
ROCK ISLAND, IL
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 9,061 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Manganese | 2 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 438 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,110 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 737 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | PELLA CITY OF STP, PELLA |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | PELLA CITY OF STP, PELLA |
| Benzene | — | PELLA CITY OF STP, PELLA |
| Toluene | — | PELLA CITY OF STP, PELLA |
| Ethylene glycol | — | PELLA CITY OF STP, PELLA |
| Manganese | 5 | PELLA CITY OF STP, PELLA |
| Ethylbenzene | — | PELLA CITY OF STP, PELLA |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | PELLA CITY OF STP, PELLA |
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 | Dec 8, 2021 | Apr 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 27, 2015 | Dec 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 27, 2015 | Jul 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 27, 2015 | Jul 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 2015 | Dec 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 22, 2010 | Jun 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 22, 2010 | Jun 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 17, 1997 | Nov 19, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 22, 1997 | Nov 19, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 1997 | Jul 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 1997 | Jul 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 1997 | Jul 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 15, 1997 | Jul 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 15, 1997 | Jul 17, 1997 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1998-0218
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD005274071-001 · Jun 24, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2013-0156 · Jul 30, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1997-0132 · Jan 6, 1999
$110,442
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD005274071-000 · Jan 6, 1999
$60,742
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