ZINPRO CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,747 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 $10,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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880 E LYONS ST
GARNER, IA 50438
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- HANCOCK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325411
- Inspections
- 1 · last Feb 21, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $10,000 · last Dec 9, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000413366
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,542 | — |
| 2016 | 8,158 | +130% |
| 2017 | 9,747 | +19% |
| 2018 | 8,592 | -12% |
| 2019 | 1,289 | -85% |
| 2020 | 8,873 | +588% |
| 2021 | 8,467 | -5% |
| 2022 | 9,046 | +7% |
| 2023 | 9,669 | +7% |
| 2024 | 8,204 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,269 | 4,269 | — | — | 2,056 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,216 | 2,216 | — | — | 58 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,541 | 1,541 | — | — | 29 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 155 | 155 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 23 | 23 | — | — | 4 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,110 | 5,110 | — | — | 5,126 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,284 | 2,284 | — | — | 13 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,165 | 2,165 | — | — | 22 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 89 | 89 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 21 | 21 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,325 | 5,325 | — | — | 1 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,927 | 1,927 | — | — | 610 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,708 | 1,708 | — | — | 4 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 65 | 65 | — | — | 130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 22 | 22 | — | — | 4 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,488 | 4,488 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,973 | 1,973 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,915 | 1,915 | — | — | 1,731 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,698 | 3,698 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,597 | 3,597 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,367 | 1,367 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 185 | 185 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 26 | 26 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 1,289 | 1,289 | — | — | 5,981 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,105 | 4,105 | — | — | 1,514 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,555 | 2,555 | — | — | 241 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,817 | 1,817 | — | — | 2 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 104 | 104 | — | — | 146 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 153 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,868 | 4,868 | — | — | 2,536 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,625 | 2,625 | — | — | 326 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,895 | 1,895 | — | — | 104 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,975 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 109 | 109 | — | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,034 | 4,034 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,144 | 2,144 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,645 | 1,645 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 85 | 85 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,769 | 1,769 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 794 | 794 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 685 | 685 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | 3,890 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 85 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 46,913 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 88,262 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 169,189 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ZINPRO CORPORATION- SHELL ROCK
SHELL ROCK, IA
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 4 | — | — |
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ZINPRO CORPORATION- SHELL ROCK
SHELL ROCK, IA
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Copper compounds | — | 29 | — | — |
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ZINPRO CORPORATION- SHELL ROCK
SHELL ROCK, IA
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Manganese compounds | — | 58 | — | — |
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ALBERT LEA WAREHOUSE
ALBERT LEA, MN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,912 | — | — |
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ZINPRO CORPORATION- SHELL ROCK
SHELL ROCK, IA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 144 | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 5, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 3, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 22, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 5, 2018 | — | 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.