Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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HB FULLER CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 18,289 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 $42,164 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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7440 WEST DUPONT ROAD
MORRIS, IL 60450
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- GRUNDY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 12, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $42,164 · last Jan 19, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000433022
How This Compares
#136
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#2,962
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
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)
+36% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 36,821 | — |
| 2016 | 18,289 | -50% |
| 2017 | 18,289 | 0% |
| 2018 | 7,111 | -61% |
| 2020 | 42,506 | — |
| 2021 | 32,507 | -24% |
| 2022 | 36,416 | +12% |
| 2023 | 30,516 | -16% |
| 2024 | 50,179 | +64% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 36,780 | 36,780 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 13,399 | 13,399 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 26,859 | 26,859 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 3,657 | 3,657 | — | — | 1,121 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 32,182 | 32,182 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 4,234 | 4,234 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 28,607 | 28,607 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 3,900 | 3,900 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 37,911 | 37,911 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 4,595 | 4,595 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 4,248 | 4,248 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 2,863 | 2,863 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 15,867 | 15,867 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,383 | 1,383 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,039 | 1,039 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 15,867 | 15,867 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,383 | 1,383 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,039 | 1,039 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 31,735 | 31,735 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 4,336 | 4,336 | — | — | 1,955 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 750 | 750 | — | — | 16,680 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 646,408 |
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 1,691,186 |
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 | Dec 11, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 15, 2020 | Jun 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 31, 2018 | Jul 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 31, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 12, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Aug 12, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2015 | Mar 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2015 | Mar 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 31, 2015 | Apr 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 31, 2015 | Apr 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2013 | Dec 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2013 | Dec 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2013 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.69 kg/d | 2.67 | +38% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.13 mg/L | 24.00 | +76% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 105.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +75% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.32 kg/d | 9.70 | +79% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.60 kg/d | 2.67 | +72% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +10% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +82% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.11 kg/d | 7.12 | +126% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.23 mg/L | 30.00 | +4% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.13 kg/d | 3.11 | +33% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.90 mg/L | 24.00 | +41% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.31 kg/d | 2.67 | +136% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +13% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.64 kg/d | 7.12 | +21% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.69 mg/L | 30.00 | +12% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +55% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.75 mg/L | 24.00 | +216% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +7% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.89 kg/d | 7.12 | +53% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.34 kg/d | 3.11 | +40% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.89 kg/d | 2.67 | +158% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +35% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.13 mg/L | 24.00 | +101% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.05 | +600% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.16 kg/d | 7.12 | +29% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +17% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +20% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.80 kg/d | 7.12 | +388% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +29% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.35 kg/d | 2.67 | +63% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 236.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +293% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +35% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 920.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +130% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +12% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +40% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.15 kg/d | 3.11 | +1% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.77 kg/d | 9.70 | +11% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +10% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.88 kg/d | 3.11 | +25% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +3% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.65 kg/d | 3.11 | +17% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +20% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.22 kg/d | 3.11 | +4% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.05 | +440% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.12 kg/d | 3.11 | +32% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 273.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +355% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.43 kg/d | 9.70 | +358% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.09 kg/d | 2.67 | +16% | May 2019 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | May 2019 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604337084 · Mar 5, 2025
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-0079758 1 · Jan 19, 2023
$42,164
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-0079758 · Jan 23, 2020
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