3M COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 42,299 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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601 22ND AVENUE SOUTH
BROOKINGS, SD 57006
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- BROOKINGS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339113
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jul 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000427565
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 41,544 | — |
| 2016 | 40,278 | -3% |
| 2017 | 42,299 | +5% |
| 2018 | 44,091 | +4% |
| 2019 | 3,013 | -93% |
| 2020 | 40,363 | +1240% |
| 2021 | 42,369 | +5% |
| 2022 | 32,917 | -22% |
| 2023 | 37,729 | +15% |
| 2024 | 39,501 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 26,956 | 26,956 | — | — | 49,588 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,274 | 9,274 | — | — | 15,223 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,804 | 2,804 | — | — | 11,157 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 460 | 460 | — | — | 10,948 | |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,657 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 26,158 | 26,158 | — | — | 59,232 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,675 | 8,675 | — | — | 14,315 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,558 | 2,558 | — | — | 11,836 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 332 | 332 | — | — | 12,078 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,236 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 20,210 | 20,210 | — | — | 57,682 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,520 | 9,520 | — | — | 13,005 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,927 | 2,927 | — | — | 12,707 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 254 | 254 | — | — | 11,716 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5,684 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 30,443 | 30,443 | — | — | 65,179 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,073 | 9,073 | — | — | 18,118 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,663 | 2,663 | — | — | 16,051 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 182 | 182 | — | — | 14,553 | |
| Zinc compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,540 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 28,347 | 28,347 | — | — | 59,958 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,043 | 9,043 | — | — | 17,203 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,674 | 2,674 | — | — | 15,401 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 290 | 290 | — | — | 13,570 | |
| Zinc compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 3,255 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 3,013 | 3,013 | — | — | 13,651 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,733 | |
| Toluene | 29,851 | 29,851 | — | — | 48,626 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,914 | 10,914 | — | — | 17,562 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,113 | 3,113 | — | — | 14,970 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 213 | 213 | — | — | 12,203 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,786 | |
| Toluene | 29,123 | 29,123 | — | — | 44,591 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,731 | 9,731 | — | — | 16,188 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,050 | 3,050 | — | — | 13,837 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 209 | 209 | — | — | 12,488 | |
| n-Hexane | 186 | 186 | — | — | 3,429 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,221 | |
| Toluene | 28,278 | 28,278 | — | — | 45,345 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,843 | 8,843 | — | — | 17,066 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,733 | 2,733 | — | — | 15,219 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 214 | 214 | — | — | 11,174 | |
| n-Hexane | 210 | 210 | — | — | 1,552 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,271 | |
| Toluene | 29,033 | 29,033 | — | — | 49,196 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,463 | 9,463 | — | — | 19,441 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,892 | 2,892 | — | — | 18,155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 156 | 156 | — | — | 10,318 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 83,125 | 47,104 |
| Toluene | — | — | 801,168 | 395,366 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 274,803 | 133,995 |
| Methanol | — | — | 13,702 | 16,823 |
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 DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 6 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 10,881 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Methanol | 61 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 10 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 121 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 14,707 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 279 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 106 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 251 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 25 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 250 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 47,756 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Toluene | 1,306 | — | — | — |
|
CITY OF BROOKINGS LANDFILL
BROOKINGS, SD
|
Zinc compounds | 2,629 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Zinc compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 103 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 10 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 92 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 10,887 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Ethylbenzene | 65 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 24 | BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, BROOKINGS |
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 | Jun 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 29, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jul 19, 2018 | Dec 13, 2018 | 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.