Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
3M WAUSAU - GREYSTONE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,898 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
-
4099 N 4TH AVE
WAUSAU, WI 54402
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- MARATHON County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212313
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110007332118
How This Compares
#95
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#145
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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.
12
Air (CAA)
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)
+253% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19,509 | — |
| 2016 | 26,284 | +35% |
| 2017 | 26,898 | +2% |
| 2018 | 24,616 | -8% |
| 2019 | 7,517 | -69% |
| 2020 | 34,426 | +358% |
| 2021 | 28,823 | -16% |
| 2022 | 26,926 | -7% |
| 2023 | 56,624 | +110% |
| 2024 | 68,783 | +21% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 38,600 | — | — | 38,600 | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 13,903 | 3 | — | 13,900 | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,403 | 3 | — | 9,400 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,902 | 2 | — | 4,900 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,611 | 11 | — | 1,600 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 341 | 1 | — | 340 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 1 | — | 22 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 28,400 | — | — | 28,400 | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 14,403 | 3 | — | 14,400 | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7,903 | 3 | — | 7,900 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,501 | 1 | — | 4,500 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,410 | 10 | — | 1,400 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 14,286 | 3 | — | 14,283 | 0 | |
| Manganese compounds | 7,423 | 13 | — | 7,410 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,655 | 5 | — | 3,650 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,449 | 9 | — | 1,440 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 106 | 1 | — | 105 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 11,579 | 2 | — | 11,577 | 0 | |
| Manganese compounds | 8,340 | 30 | — | 8,310 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7,445 | 5 | — | 7,440 | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,447 | 7 | — | 1,440 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 1 | — | 10 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 16,832 | 2 | — | 16,830 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 9,901 | 2 | — | 9,899 | 0 | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,394 | 24 | — | 6,370 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,298 | 8 | — | 1,290 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 7,517 | 24 | — | 7,493 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,359 | 2 | — | 9,357 | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 9,070 | 1 | — | 9,069 | 52 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,266 | 1 | — | 5,265 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 921 | 9 | — | 912 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10,325 | 2 | — | 10,323 | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 9,504 | 1 | — | 9,503 | 20 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,997 | 1 | — | 5,996 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,072 | 8 | — | 1,064 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10,046 | 3 | — | 10,043 | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 8,948 | 1 | — | 8,947 | 70 | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,295 | 1 | — | 6,294 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 996 | 8 | — | 988 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6,746 | 2 | — | 6,744 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6,626 | 1 | — | 6,625 | 64 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,143 | 1 | — | 5,142 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 994 | 6 | — | 988 | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Zinc compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 16, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 26, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2014 | Dec 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2014 | Dec 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2014 | Dec 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 23, 2014 | Dec 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 23, 2014 | Dec 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 23, 2014 | Dec 4, 2014 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604697398 · Jan 5, 2026
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602991338 · Jan 27, 2022
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601326507 · May 30, 2017
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600789059 · Aug 4, 2016
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID000808956-001 · Oct 23, 2014
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