Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
3M (MINNESOTA MINING & MFG CO) - KNOXVILLE
Quick Summary
- •Released 87,110 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
-
3406 E PLEASANT ST
KNOXVILLE, IA 50138
View on map ↗ - County
- MARION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322220
- Inspections
- 4 · last Mar 3, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 15, 1991
- Registry ID
- 110000412697
How This Compares
#50
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#1,204
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
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)
-51% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 107,275 | — |
| 2016 | 106,470 | -1% |
| 2017 | 87,110 | -18% |
| 2018 | 68,386 | -21% |
| 2020 | 54,381 | — |
| 2021 | 65,515 | +20% |
| 2022 | 55,283 | -16% |
| 2023 | 49,403 | -11% |
| 2024 | 53,053 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 29,861 | 29,861 | — | — | 120,608 | |
| Acrylic acid | 23,180 | 23,180 | — | — | 14,010 | |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 12,406 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 25,500 | 25,500 | — | — | 107,379 | |
| Acrylic acid | 23,900 | 23,900 | — | — | 14,423 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 15,159 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 29,581 | 29,581 | — | — | 79,527 | |
| Acrylic acid | 25,700 | 25,700 | — | — | 14,827 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 19,588 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 37,601 | 37,601 | — | — | 75,104 | |
| Acrylic acid | 27,900 | 27,900 | — | — | 20,282 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 20,627 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 36,870 | 36,870 | — | — | 71,975 | |
| Acrylic acid | 17,500 | 17,500 | — | — | 14,097 | |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 18,800 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 47,100 | 47,100 | — | — | 69,000 | |
| Acrylic acid | 21,250 | 21,250 | — | — | 20,265 | |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 27,300 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16 | 16 | — | — | 390 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 66,000 | 66,000 | — | — | 89,300 | |
| Acrylic acid | 20,450 | 20,450 | — | — | 22,300 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 640 | 640 | — | — | 19,400 | |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 9,000 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 86,000 | 86,000 | — | — | 77,400 | |
| Acrylic acid | 19,250 | 19,250 | — | — | 23,000 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 850 | 850 | — | — | 22,000 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 350 | 350 | — | — | 700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 6,200 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 74,650 | 74,650 | — | — | 53,800 | |
| Acrylic acid | 21,250 | 21,250 | — | — | 21,647 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,700 | 6,700 | — | — | 2,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,150 | 4,150 | — | — | 27,000 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 505 | 505 | — | — | 3,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 6,300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | 940,795 |
| Zinc compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 15,395 |
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
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 108 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 13,433 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Acrylic acid | 12 | — | — | — |
|
QUALAWASH HOLDINGS
HOUSTON, TX
|
Acrylic acid | 412 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 45 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 2,913 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1,745 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 112,905 |
|
CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER CORP. LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
|
Toluene | 2,978 | — | — | — |
|
QUALAWASH HOLDINGS
HOUSTON, TX
|
Toluene | 67 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DES MOINES, IA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SC IA SOLID WSTE AGCY SANITARY LANDFILL
TRACY, IA
|
Zinc compounds | 5,441 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Zinc compounds | 23 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Zinc compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 153 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 48 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Zinc compounds | 6,715 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 26 | KNOXVILLE CITY OF STP, KNOXVILLE |
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 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 27, 2018 | Mar 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 26, 2018 | Mar 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 15, 2015 | Sep 21, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 15, 2015 | Sep 21, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 30, 1991 | Feb 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 30, 1990 | Aug 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 30, 1990 | Aug 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 30, 1990 | Oct 26, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 10, 1990 | Mar 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jan 10, 1990 | Aug 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jan 10, 1990 | Aug 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 10, 1990 | Jan 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 10, 1990 | Oct 26, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 28, 1987 | Sep 27, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 1987 | Sep 27, 1988 | 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604851678 · Mar 17, 2026
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1990-0357 · Feb 15, 1991
$7,267
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD075846824-000 · Feb 15, 1991
$7,267
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD075846824-020 · Aug 22, 1990
$9,550
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD075846824-001 · Apr 17, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD075846824-002 · Oct 28, 1987
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