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Quick Summary
- •Released 269,900 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 $170,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2120 E. AUSTIN
NEVADA, MO 64772
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- VERNON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326113
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 29, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $170,000 · last Feb 7, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000443805
How This Compares
#25
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#588
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-80% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 669,689 | — |
| 2016 | 237,200 | -65% |
| 2017 | 269,900 | +14% |
| 2018 | 305,700 | +13% |
| 2019 | 24,000 | -92% |
| 2020 | 150,003 | +525% |
| 2021 | 97,200 | -35% |
| 2022 | 165,200 | +70% |
| 2023 | 154,200 | -7% |
| 2024 | 136,518 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 8,700 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 3,074 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,002 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 99,100 | 99,100 | — | — | 346,200 | |
| Toluene | 12,300 | 12,300 | — | — | 75,200 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10,500 | 10,500 | — | — | 567,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,200 | 8,200 | — | — | 30,500 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,829 | 2,829 | — | — | 18,700 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,789 | 1,789 | — | — | 1,589,400 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,700 | 1,700 | — | — | 21,424 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 100 | 100 | — | — | 264,100 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 1,100 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,000 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 110,000 | 110,000 | — | — | 260,100 | |
| Toluene | 17,000 | 17,000 | — | — | 87,700 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 12,000 | 12,000 | — | — | 430,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | 24,900 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | 15,300 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | 13,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 200 | 200 | — | — | 190,600 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,120 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 910 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 116,000 | 116,000 | — | — | 472,210 | |
| Toluene | 18,000 | 18,000 | — | — | 65,010 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 15,000 | 15,000 | — | — | 290,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | 17,500 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | 8,000 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 200 | 200 | — | — | 106,900 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,100 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 800 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,010 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 63,000 | 63,000 | — | — | 531,400 | |
| Toluene | 12,000 | 12,000 | — | — | 70,000 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | 313,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6,000 | 6,000 | — | — | 18,500 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | 10,900 | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | 670,600 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 200 | 200 | — | — | 116,200 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 1,130 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 99,000 | 99,000 | — | — | 445,900 | |
| Toluene | 22,000 | 22,000 | — | — | 61,800 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 15,000 | 15,000 | — | — | 222,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | 14,220 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | 5,810 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 117,800 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,100 | |
| Toluene | 24,000 | 24,000 | — | — | 63,800 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | — | — | — | — | 1,600 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 10,800 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 1,200 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,100 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 242,000 | 242,000 | — | — | 1,649,000 | |
| Toluene | 26,000 | 26,000 | — | — | 91,400 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 16,000 | 16,000 | — | — | 242,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12,000 | 12,000 | — | — | 6,230 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,000 | 6,000 | — | — | 6,910 | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | 3,100 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,700 | 1,700 | — | — | 2,710 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,100 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,100 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 2,100 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 209,000 | 209,000 | — | — | 1,612,100 | |
| Toluene | 27,000 | 27,000 | — | — | 86,100 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 16,000 | 16,000 | — | — | 242,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12,000 | 12,000 | — | — | 8,300 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | 7,200 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,700 | 1,700 | — | — | 3,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 200 | 200 | — | — | 51,800 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,100 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 3,100 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,100 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 183,000 | 183,000 | — | — | 2,012,100 | |
| Toluene | 25,000 | 25,000 | — | — | 146,100 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | 306,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | 9,300 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | 7,200 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | 4,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 800 | 800 | — | — | 4,000 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 300 | 300 | — | — | 77,800 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,100 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,100 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 2,100 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 297,000 | 297,000 | — | — | 1,172,100 | |
| Toluene | 270,000 | 270,000 | — | — | 93,100 | |
| Cyclohexane | 30,000 | 30,000 | — | — | 3,000 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 28,200 | 28,200 | — | — | 10,200 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 25,000 | 25,000 | — | — | 280,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 15,000 | 15,000 | — | — | 6,300 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,700 | 3,700 | — | — | 3,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 289 | 289 | — | — | 39,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 24,000 | — | 204,400 |
| Cyclohexane | — | 1,419,400 | — | 194,000 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 1,687,500 | — | 3,501,300 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 27,000 | — | 75,338 |
| Toluene | — | 45,900 | — | 83,506 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 19,476 | — | 3,648 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 234,000 | — | 29,500 |
| n-Hexane | — | 7,000 | — | 1,800 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 929,000 | — | 506,519 |
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 EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 73,000 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Toluene | 100 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 200 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 322,000 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 21,400 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 300 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Antimony compounds | 702 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Antimony compounds | 1,300 | — | — | — |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 100 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,000 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 974 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Cyclohexane | — | 1,419,400 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 12,000 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Cyclohexane | 16,000 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 700 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 1,000 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 40,000 |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 479,000 | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 19,476 | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1,600 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 100 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1,000 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Methanol | 100 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 4,000 |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 2,400 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1,400 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Certain glycol ethers | 700 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 24,000 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 4,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | NEVADA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEVADA |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | NEVADA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEVADA |
| Zinc compounds | — | NEVADA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEVADA |
| Ethylbenzene | — | NEVADA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEVADA |
| Toluene | — | NEVADA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEVADA |
| Antimony compounds | — | NEVADA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEVADA |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | NEVADA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEVADA |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | NEVADA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEVADA |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | NEVADA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEVADA |
| Methanol | — | NEVADA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEVADA |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | NEVADA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEVADA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 21, 2008 | Oct 21, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 21, 2008 | Oct 21, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 2003 | Jun 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 13, 2000 | Mar 23, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 13, 2000 | Mar 23, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 1993 | May 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 5, 1991 | Mar 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 5, 1991 | Mar 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 5, 1991 | Mar 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 5, 1991 | May 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 26, 1990 | Jan 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 27, 1989 | Dec 27, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 21, 1988 | Feb 2, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 18, 1986 | Jan 20, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 27, 1986 | Mar 7, 1986 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2022-8420 · Feb 7, 2022
$170,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD057894321-001 · Sep 8, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1998-0033 · Jun 30, 1998
$46,450
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1998-0221 · Jun 30, 1998
$46,450
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD057894321-000 · Feb 4, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD057894321-007 · Nov 29, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD057894321-005 · Dec 7, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD057894321-003 · Jan 19, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD057894321-004 · Dec 2, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD057894321-002 · Nov 25, 1986
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