Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
3M NEW ULM
Quick Summary
- •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
-
1700 MINNESOTA ST
NEW ULM, MN 56073
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- BROWN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335931
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 25, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000426913
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
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)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | -100% |
| 2022 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | -29% |
| 2024 | 1 | +25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,874 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,348 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,478 | |
| Copper | 0 | 0 | — | — | 50,722 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,903 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,611 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 30,772 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 0 | 0 | — | — | 87,200 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 850 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,155 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 18,695 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4,344 | |
| Copper | 0 | 0 | — | — | 111,242 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,177 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 111,887 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 41,650 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 5,675 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,345 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,102 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 86,888 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,365 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 32,169 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,853 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 357 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 3,906 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 150,196 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 264 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,776 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 98,317 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 83,196 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,044 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 437 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 5,892 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 484,013 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 362 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 508,344 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 81,752 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 495 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 596 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,030 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 5,341 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 985 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 23 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 850,221 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,756 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 827 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,285 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 82,663 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | 23 | 2,325 |
| Zinc compounds | — | 6,474 | — | — |
| Antimony compounds | — | 2,831 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 50,722 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMERICAN IRON/SCRAPPY'S EXPRESS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Copper | — | 50,143 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Copper | — | 74 | — | — |
|
MN WASTE PROCESSING COMPANY
MANKATO, MN
|
Copper | — | 506 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 2,325 |
|
MN WASTE PROCESSING COMPANY
MANKATO, MN
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | 23 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
MN WASTE PROCESSING COMPANY
MANKATO, MN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 642 | — | — |
|
PMX INDUSTRIES INC
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 5,833 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Antimony compounds | 43 | — | — | — |
|
DELTCO OF WISCONSIN
ASHLAND, WI
|
Antimony compounds | — | 2,802 | — | — |
|
MN WASTE PROCESSING COMPANY
MANKATO, MN
|
Antimony compounds | — | 29 | — | — |
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: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jun 4, 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 4, 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 17, 2003 | Dec 15, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 10, 1998 | Aug 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 10, 1998 | Aug 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 8, 1998 | Aug 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 6, 1996 | Aug 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 1994 | Sep 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 31, 1994 | Sep 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 26, 1991 | Mar 3, 1992 | 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.
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND079723979-001 · Dec 29, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2025-5014 · Sep 5, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2005-2777 · Apr 25, 2005
$1
TEN DAY LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND079723979-006 · Dec 5, 2003
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND079723979-005 · Jul 10, 1998
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND079723979-004 · Mar 12, 1996
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND079723979-003 · Apr 14, 1994
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND079723979-002 · Dec 19, 1991
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