Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 142,593 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.
- Address
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1547 COUNTY ROAD 13
WAHOO, NE 68066
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- SAUNDERS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311613
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110006606583
How This Compares
#16
of 154 TRI reporters in NE
#883
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
Water (CWA)
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 (2018–2024)
+408% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 28,091 | — |
| 2020 | 79,902 | — |
| 2021 | 149,445 | +87% |
| 2022 | 191,702 | +28% |
| 2023 | 156,988 | -18% |
| 2024 | 142,593 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 138,741 | — | 127,854 | 10,887 | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,852 | — | 3,461 | 391 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 153,004 | — | 140,998 | 12,006 | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,201 | — | 2,928 | 273 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 783 | 84 | 650 | 49 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 158,096 | — | 143,307 | 14,789 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 26,951 | 4,558 | 16,160 | 6,233 | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,655 | — | 1,813 | 4,842 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 140,650 | — | 96,059 | 44,591 | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,795 | — | 6,007 | 2,788 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 79,902 | — | 79,902 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 28,091 | — | — | 28,091 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 24,916 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 3,557 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Other noncompliance with permit requirements or applicable enforcement order | May 15, 2024 | Jun 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Sep 30, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +104% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 687.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +445% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 687.00 MPN/100mL | 298.00 | +131% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 770.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +93% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +21% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 680.00 kg/d | 323.80 | +110% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 974.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +673% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,986.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +397% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 298.00 | +712% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.90 mg/L | 4.01 | +247% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.00 kg/d | 3.42 | +192% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.32 mg/L | 2.00 | +66% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.36 kg/d | 1.70 | +39% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.27 toxic | 2.04 | +11% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 620.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +55% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 460.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +15% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,700.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +325% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 298.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 813.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +545% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 244.00 mg/L | 194.00 | +26% | May 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 224.80 mg/L | 194.00 | +16% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 177.10 mg/L | 134.00 | +32% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 136.50 mg/L | 134.00 | +2% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 266.00 mg/L | 194.00 | +37% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 176.00 mg/L | 134.00 | +31% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.00 mg/L | 134.00 | +13% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,790.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +348% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 toxic | 1.42 | +99,999% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 500.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +25% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 toxic | 1.42 | +99,999% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 680.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +70% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.77 toxic | 1.42 | +25% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.58 toxic | 1.42 | +82% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.75 mg/L | 4.01 | +18% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 toxic | 1.20 | +67% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,630.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +308% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.28 toxic | 3.11 | +327% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.87 toxic | 1.45 | +29% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.71 toxic | 1.45 | +18% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.04 toxic | 2.54 | +256% | May 2018 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.76 toxic | 2.54 | +245% | May 2018 | Open |
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