TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
JACAM MFG. - ORGANOCLAY PROCESSING
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,434 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $22,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1656 AVE Q
STERLING, KS 67579
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- RICE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 11 · last Jan 21, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $22,000 · last Jan 5, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110069429238
How This Compares
#74
of 261 TRI reporters in KS
#3,746
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-83% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 48,742 | — |
| 2016 | 43,710 | -10% |
| 2017 | 11,434 | -74% |
| 2018 | 21,925 | +92% |
| 2019 | 156 | -99% |
| 2020 | 8,480 | +5353% |
| 2021 | 3,465 | -59% |
| 2022 | 4,805 | +39% |
| 2023 | 8,506 | +77% |
| 2024 | 8,506 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Hydroxyethylethylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,150 | 5,150 | — | — | 280 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,105 | 1,105 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 750 | 750 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 159,000 | |
| Toluene | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 159,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Hydroxyethylethylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 160 | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 5,150 | 5,150 | — | — | 7,410 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,105 | 1,105 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 750 | 750 | — | — | 32 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,490 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 140,084 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 84 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 100 | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,900 | 2,900 | — | — | 13,150 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 214,350 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 212,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 225 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 960 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 200 | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | 94,860 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 175,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 10,600 | |
| Toluene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 176,705 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,420 | 5,420 | — | — | 750 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 116,000 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 50 | 50 | — | — | 1,480 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 120 | 120 | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 36 | 36 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene thiourea | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 19,178 | 19,110 | — | 68 | 3,612 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,373 | 1,331 | — | 42 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 890 | 600 | — | 290 | 4,557 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 163 | 71 | — | 92 | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 155 | 140 | — | 15 | 3,080 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 110 | 110 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 56 | 56 | — | — | 1,100 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 5,219 | 5,200 | — | 19 | 7 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,689 | 3,660 | — | 29 | 5,600 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,308 | 1,300 | — | 8 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,081 | 1,080 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 138 | 130 | — | 8 | 5,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 29,928 | 29,928 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,132 | 7,132 | — | — | 4 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,800 | 3,800 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,580 | 1,580 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,260 | 1,260 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 33,961 | 33,961 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,255 | 6,255 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,526 | 4,526 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 159,000 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 160,000 | — |
| Methanol | — | — | 280 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 61,000 | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 98,000 | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 98,000 | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 61,000 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methanol | — | — | 280 | — |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 19, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Nov 19, 2015 | Mar 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 2015 | Mar 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 19, 2015 | Jan 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 19, 2015 | Mar 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 19, 2015 | Mar 6, 2018 | 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 07-2023-0010 · Jul 27, 2023
$11,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSR209006924-001 · Jan 5, 2023
$11,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2018-0219 · Sep 11, 2018
$24,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2017-0360 · Dec 6, 2017
$67,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2005-0282 · Jun 22, 2005
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