Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CARGILL, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 63,525 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
-
1710 16TH ST., S.E.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
View on map ↗ - County
- LINN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311221
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 3, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110010507488
How This Compares
#60
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#1,442
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
5
Water (CWA)
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)
-32% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 91,670 | — |
| 2016 | 64,439 | -30% |
| 2017 | 63,525 | -1% |
| 2018 | 64,755 | +2% |
| 2019 | 50,181 | -23% |
| 2020 | 62,034 | +24% |
| 2021 | 61,755 | -0% |
| 2022 | 87,997 | +42% |
| 2023 | 61,809 | -30% |
| 2024 | 62,479 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 50,863 | 50,863 | — | — | 1,483 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,611 | 11,538 | 73 | — | 8,776 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 50,113 | 50,113 | — | — | 1,294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,693 | 11,687 | 7 | — | 6,982 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 50,144 | 50,144 | — | — | 1,452 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 26,111 | 25,861 | 250 | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,740 | 11,687 | 53 | — | 8,461 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 50,054 | 50,054 | — | — | 5,723 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,699 | 11,687 | 12 | — | 4,198 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 50,310 | 50,310 | — | — | 102,899 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,718 | 11,687 | 32 | — | 16,331 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 50,181 | 50,181 | — | — | 9,961 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 52,860 | 52,860 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,894 | 11,894 | — | — | 10,518 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 52,621 | 52,621 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,903 | 10,903 | — | — | 7,785 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 49,784 | 49,784 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,650 | 14,650 | — | — | 10,006 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 52,429 | 52,429 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 39,228 | 39,228 | — | — | 9,744 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 2,841,589 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 24,799 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MILLENIUM WASTE INCORPORATED
MILAN, IL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CEDAR RAPIDS\LINN COUNTY SWA #2
MARION, IA
|
Lead 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 1,483 | CEDAR RAPIDS CITY OF STP, CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,776 | CEDAR RAPIDS CITY OF STP, CEDAR RAPIDS |
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 | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 19, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2017 | Jun 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2017 | Jun 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2009 | May 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 17, 2009 | Mar 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 17, 2009 | Mar 30, 2009 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.73 kg/d | 0.52 | +1,201% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.44 kg/d | 0.22 | +548% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,281% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.44 kg/d | 0.22 | +548% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,281% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 mg/L | 0.04 | +590% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.73 kg/d | 0.52 | +1,201% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 mg/L | 0.04 | +590% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,329% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.81 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,829% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.19 kg/d | 0.52 | +2,449% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.81 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,829% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.19 kg/d | 0.22 | +1,783% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.19 kg/d | 0.52 | +2,449% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,329% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.19 kg/d | 0.22 | +1,783% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.04 | +662% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 kg/d | 0.22 | +709% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,090% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.04 | +662% | May 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.56 kg/d | 0.52 | +1,167% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 kg/d | 0.22 | +709% | May 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,090% | May 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.56 kg/d | 0.52 | +1,167% | May 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.79 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,781% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.78 kg/d | 0.22 | +1,598% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.78 kg/d | 0.22 | +1,598% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.79 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,781% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.37 kg/d | 0.52 | +552% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.37 kg/d | 0.52 | +552% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.56 kg/d | 0.22 | +1,501% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.69 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,543% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.04 | +567% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.56 kg/d | 0.22 | +1,501% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.69 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,543% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.04 | +567% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,329% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.84 kg/d | 0.22 | +1,178% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,329% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.77 kg/d | 0.52 | +1,207% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.84 kg/d | 0.22 | +1,178% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.77 kg/d | 0.52 | +1,207% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.55 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,210% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.55 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,210% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.23 kg/d | 0.22 | +1,350% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.66 kg/d | 0.52 | +801% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.44 mg/L | 0.04 | +948% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.66 kg/d | 0.52 | +801% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.44 mg/L | 0.04 | +948% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.23 kg/d | 0.22 | +1,350% | Jan 2025 | Open |
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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD098026545-001 · Apr 30, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601324573 · Dec 19, 2017
Judicial
· Case 07-2004-0313 · Mar 3, 2006
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