3M CO - WAUSAU DOWNTOWN
Quick Summary
- •Released 32 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
-
144 ROSECRANS ST
WAUSAU, WI 54401
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- MARATHON County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212313
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 23, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000421776
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
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 | — |
| 2016 | 30 | +40% |
| 2017 | 32 | +7% |
| 2018 | 31 | -1% |
| 2019 | 1 | -98% |
| 2020 | 31 | +5133% |
| 2021 | 31 | -3% |
| 2022 | 150 | +391% |
| 2023 | 171 | +14% |
| 2024 | 31 | -82% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,786 | |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 39,006 | |
| Copper compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 32,319 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7,738 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,912 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 140 | 0 | — | 140 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 28,715 | |
| Copper compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 28,418 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6,369 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,237 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,511 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 125 | 0 | — | 125 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 8,057 | |
| Copper compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 23,378 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,415 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,511 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 44,663 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5,791 | |
| Copper compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 30,858 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5,320 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,450 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 45,399 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 15,372 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 22,268 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,945 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,124 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 50,311 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 8,038 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9,204 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,116 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,117 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 59,907 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 8,795 | |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5,253 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,479 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,421 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 355,568 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 7 | — | — | 8,525 | |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4,803 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,658 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,305 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 150,703 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5,240 | |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4,634 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,505 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,552 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MARATHON CNTY HHW PERM COL & SHARPS COL FAC
RINGLE, WI
|
Copper compounds | 32,300 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
3M CO - GREYSTONE
WAUSAU, WI
|
Lead compounds | 1,900 | — | — | — |
|
MARATHON CNTY HHW PERM COL & SHARPS COL FAC
RINGLE, WI
|
Lead compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
KAUKAUNA, WI
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
3M CO - GREYSTONE
WAUSAU, WI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7,660 | — | — | — |
|
MARATHON CNTY HHW PERM COL & SHARPS COL FAC
RINGLE, WI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 78 | — | — | — |
|
3M CO - GREYSTONE
WAUSAU, WI
|
Manganese compounds | 1,640 | — | — | — |
|
MARATHON CNTY HHW PERM COL & SHARPS COL FAC
RINGLE, WI
|
Manganese compounds | 17 | — | — | — |
|
3M CO - GREYSTONE
WAUSAU, WI
|
Mercury compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
3M CO - GREYSTONE
WAUSAU, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 38,600 | — | — | — |
|
MARATHON CNTY HHW PERM COL & SHARPS COL FAC
RINGLE, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 400 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Zinc compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
KAUKAUNA, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 19 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Lead compounds | 1 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Manganese compounds | 129 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
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 | Feb 11, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 11, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 11, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 11, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 27, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 12, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2014 | Dec 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2014 | Dec 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 23, 2014 | Dec 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 3, 1991 | Jun 10, 1991 | 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.