Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NUFARM AMERICAS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 817 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
-
220 E 17TH ST
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325320
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 16, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000432407
How This Compares
#421
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#7,307
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-75% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 756 | — |
| 2016 | 716 | -5% |
| 2017 | 817 | +14% |
| 2018 | 763 | -7% |
| 2019 | 399 | -48% |
| 2020 | 864 | +116% |
| 2021 | 608 | -30% |
| 2022 | 221 | -64% |
| 2023 | 447 | +102% |
| 2024 | 191 | -57% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metribuzin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bromoxynil octanoate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Oxyfluorfen | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triclopyr-triethylammonium salt | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 35 | 35 | — | — | 1,914 | |
| Dicamba | 35 | 35 | — | — | 1,968 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 35 | 35 | — | — | 246 | |
| Methoxone | 33 | 33 | — | — | 384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 33 | 33 | — | — | 2,350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D | 19 | 19 | — | — | 3,271 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triclopyr-triethylammonium salt | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Metribuzin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 234 | 234 | — | — | 4,893 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 68 | 68 | — | — | 368 | |
| 2,4-D 2-butoxyethyl ester | 26 | 26 | — | — | 357 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicamba | 26 | 26 | — | — | 3,301 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 26 | 26 | — | — | 1,308 | |
| Methoxone | 25 | 25 | — | — | 1,198 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 25 | 25 | — | — | 26,398 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D | 15 | 15 | — | — | 31,931 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bromoxynil octanoate | 1 | 1 | — | — | 435 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2,4-D 2-butoxyethyl ester | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triclopyr-triethylammonium salt | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Metribuzin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methoxone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 94 | 94 | — | — | 269 | |
| Dicamba | 36 | 36 | — | — | 1,736 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 36 | 36 | — | — | 3,619 | |
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 34 | 34 | — | — | 4,694 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D | 20 | 20 | — | — | 15,829 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bromoxynil octanoate | 1 | 1 | — | — | 537 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 368 | 368 | — | — | 249 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 37 | 37 | — | — | 14,905 | |
| Dicamba | 37 | 37 | — | — | 8,497 | |
| 2,4-D 2-butoxyethyl ester | 37 | 37 | — | — | 1,646 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 37 | 37 | — | — | 1,961 | |
| Methoxone | 35 | 35 | — | — | 4,592 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 35 | 35 | — | — | 26,175 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D | 20 | 20 | — | — | 16,778 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bromoxynil octanoate | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,737 | |
| Triclopyr-triethylammonium salt | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,012 | |
| Trifluralin | 0 | 0 | — | — | 275 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methoxone sodium salt | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Metribuzin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triclopyr-triethylammonium salt | — | — | — | — | 2,941 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 428 | 428 | — | — | 239 | |
| Triethylamine | 240 | 240 | — | — | 2,283 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 31 | 31 | — | — | 15,483 | |
| Dicamba | 31 | 31 | — | — | 9,236 | |
| 2,4-D 2-butoxyethyl ester | 31 | 31 | — | — | 681 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methoxone | 30 | 30 | — | — | 5,315 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 30 | 30 | — | — | 31,767 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| 2,4-D | 17 | 17 | — | — | 20,472 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bromoxynil octanoate | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,585 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metribuzin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 356 | 356 | — | — | 476 | |
| Dimethylamine | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1,058 | |
| Methoxone | 9 | 9 | — | — | 13,694 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D | 5 | 5 | — | — | 39,706 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bromoxynil octanoate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10,176 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metribuzin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triclopyr-triethylammonium salt | — | — | — | — | 1,533 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 448 | 448 | — | — | 1,270 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 131 | 131 | — | — | 4,836 | |
| Naphthalene | 96 | 96 | — | — | 1,563 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| 2,4-D 2-butoxyethyl ester | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,699 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 10 | 10 | — | — | 54,641 | |
| Methoxone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 54,177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 10 | 10 | — | — | 171,784 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicamba | 10 | 10 | — | — | 30,040 | |
| 2,4-D | 6 | 6 | — | — | 152,897 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,228 | |
| Lactofen | 1 | 1 | — | — | 869 | |
| Bromoxynil octanoate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 24,742 | |
| Picloram | 0 | 0 | — | — | 822 | |
| Trifluralin | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,976 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metribuzin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methoxone sodium salt | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lactofen | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 488 | 488 | — | — | 1,585 | |
| Naphthalene | 99 | 99 | — | — | 2,187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 30 | 30 | — | — | 37,113 | |
| 2,4-D 2-butoxyethyl ester | 30 | 30 | — | — | 2,042 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 30 | 30 | — | — | 4,745 | |
| Dicamba | 30 | 30 | — | — | 19,042 | |
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 29 | 29 | — | — | 151,018 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methoxone | 29 | 29 | — | — | 52,385 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| 2,4-D | 17 | 17 | — | — | 156,553 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,914 | |
| Bromoxynil octanoate | 1 | 1 | — | — | 28,661 | |
| Trifluralin | 0 | 0 | — | — | 700 | |
| Picloram | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,091 | |
| Triclopyr-triethylammonium salt | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,517 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methoxone sodium salt | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 448 | 448 | — | — | 827 | |
| Naphthalene | 85 | 85 | — | — | 2,254 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Dicamba | 23 | 23 | — | — | 11,707 | |
| 2,4-D 2-butoxyethyl ester | 23 | 23 | — | — | 557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 23 | 23 | — | — | 2,952 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 23 | 23 | — | — | 26,100 | |
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 22 | 22 | — | — | 115,036 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methoxone | 22 | 22 | — | — | 33,985 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D | 13 | 13 | — | — | 114,548 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 568 | |
| Lactofen | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11,062 | |
| Bromoxynil octanoate | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10,009 | |
| Triclopyr-triethylammonium salt | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,103 | |
| Picloram | 0 | 0 | — | — | 771 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 322 | 322 | — | — | 1,235 | |
| Naphthalene | 63 | 63 | — | — | 34,723 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D 2-butoxyethyl ester | 55 | 55 | — | — | 1,470 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 55 | 55 | — | — | 3,310 | |
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 52 | 52 | — | — | 552,046 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 51 | 51 | — | — | 12,979 | |
| Dicamba | 51 | 51 | — | — | 9,583 | |
| Methoxone | 49 | 49 | — | — | 26,004 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D | 31 | 31 | — | — | 153,845 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 707 | |
| Lactofen | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9,542 | |
| Bromoxynil octanoate | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7,722 | |
| Triclopyr-triethylammonium salt | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,145 | |
| Picloram | 0 | 0 | — | — | 944 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | — | — | 1,830 | 11 |
| Methoxone | — | — | 292 | 11 |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | — | — | 1,443 | 70 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 168 | 32 |
| 2,4-D | — | — | 321 | 2,879 |
| Dicamba | — | — | 1,485 | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Dicamba | 330 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Dicamba | — | — | — | 11 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Dicamba | — | — | — | 59 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Dicamba | — | — | 1,485 | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Dicamba | 83 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
2,4-D | — | — | — | 32 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
2,4-D | — | — | — | 1,111 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
2,4-D | — | — | 321 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
2,4-D | — | — | — | 96 |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
2,4-D | 71 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
2,4-D | — | — | — | 1,632 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
2,4-D | — | — | — | 8 |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 406 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | — | — | — | 11 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | — | — | 1,830 | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 103 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Dimethylamine dicamba | — | — | — | 11 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Dimethylamine dicamba | — | — | — | 59 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Dimethylamine dicamba | — | — | 1,443 | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Dimethylamine dicamba | 81 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Dimethylamine dicamba | 320 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | 37 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 32 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 168 | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | 9 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Methoxone | — | — | — | 11 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Methoxone | — | — | 292 | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Methoxone | 16 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Methoxone | 65 | — | — | — |
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | May 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2014 | Nov 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2014 | Nov 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 25, 2014 | Jan 15, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 25, 2014 | Jan 15, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2008 | Oct 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | Oct 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2008 | — | 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.
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD059446153-YJ1 · Nov 17, 2025
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD059446153-001 · Jan 15, 2020
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD059446153-002 · Jan 15, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2017-0123 · Jun 27, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2011-0138 · Sep 16, 2011
$70,080
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2002-5004 · Sep 27, 2002
$3,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2001-0259 · Sep 21, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2001-0729 · Nov 16, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1994-0105 · Sep 29, 1994
$6,400
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