Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CEDAR RIVER MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 54,731 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
-
4600 C STREET SOUTHWEST
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
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- LINN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322121
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 6, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110001361945
How This Compares
#66
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#1,598
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)
+56% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 53,556 | — |
| 2016 | 52,120 | -3% |
| 2017 | 54,731 | +5% |
| 2018 | 56,429 | +3% |
| 2019 | 37,783 | -33% |
| 2020 | 38,972 | +3% |
| 2021 | 54,761 | +41% |
| 2022 | 50,178 | -8% |
| 2023 | 82,524 | +64% |
| 2024 | 83,386 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 37,239 | 37,239 | — | — | 20,610 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 33,803 | 33,803 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,343 | 12,343 | — | — | 11,843 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 353 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 37,900 | 37,900 | — | — | 21,017 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 31,803 | 31,803 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,820 | 12,820 | — | — | 11,847 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 342 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 37,359 | 37,359 | — | — | 20,217 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,818 | 12,818 | — | — | 11,397 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 379 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 40,801 | 40,801 | — | — | 20,601 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,959 | 13,959 | — | — | 11,613 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 415 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 38,971 | 38,971 | — | — | 18,412 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 356 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Methanol | 37,783 | 37,783 | — | — | 19,231 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Methanol | 42,071 | 42,071 | — | — | 19,974 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,357 | 14,357 | — | — | 11,259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 330 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 40,762 | 40,762 | — | — | 21,401 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,969 | 13,969 | — | — | 12,063 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 324 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Methanol | 38,737 | 38,737 | — | — | 24,008 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,383 | 13,383 | — | — | 13,533 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 233 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Methanol | 39,871 | 39,871 | — | — | 21,694 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,685 | 13,685 | — | — | 12,229 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 237 |
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 | — | — | — | 18,961 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 10,777 |
| Lead compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
QUAD CITIES LANDFILL
MILAN, IL
|
Lead compounds | 344 | — | — | — |
|
CEDAR RAPIDS LINN COUNTY SOLID WASTE AGENCY
MARION, IA
|
Lead compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
ALTER METAL RECYCLING
WATERLOO, IA
|
Lead compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
ALTER METAL RECYCLING
WATERLOO, IA
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
CEDAR RAPIDS LINN COUNTY SOLID WASTE AGENCY
MARION, IA
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
QUAD CITIES LANDFILL
MILAN, IL
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2 | CEDAR RAPIDS CITY OF STP, CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | CEDAR RAPIDS CITY OF STP, CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,843 | CEDAR RAPIDS CITY OF STP, CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Methanol | 20,610 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Nov 7, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 28, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 28, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604662757 · Nov 7, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAR000001404-001 · Jul 12, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2007-0263 · Sep 26, 2007
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