Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,269,772 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 $10,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2598 HWY 61
FORT MADISON, IA 52627
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- LEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331410
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $10,000 · last Aug 23, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110017769244
How This Compares
#1
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#49
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.
11
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)
-58% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,280,015 | — |
| 2016 | 3,378,637 | -46% |
| 2017 | 3,269,772 | -3% |
| 2018 | 3,571,718 | +9% |
| 2019 | 12,514 | -100% |
| 2020 | 2,643,511 | +21025% |
| 2021 | 2,847,415 | +8% |
| 2022 | 3,047,666 | +7% |
| 2023 | 3,551,565 | +17% |
| 2024 | 2,656,871 | -25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,618,250 | 2,618,000 | 250 | — | 250 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 32,000 | 16,750 | 15,000 | 250 | 71,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,605 | 6,605 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,518,250 | 3,518,000 | 250 | — | 250 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 24,950 | 9,450 | 15,000 | 500 | 85,350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,350 | 8,350 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 21 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,018,250 | 3,018,000 | 250 | — | 250 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 20,955 | 9,950 | 11,000 | 5 | 112,750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,450 | 8,450 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,818,250 | 2,818,000 | 250 | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 20,100 | 9,950 | 9,900 | 250 | 46,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,050 | 9,050 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,618,250 | 2,618,000 | 250 | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 16,500 | 10,750 | 5,500 | 250 | 70,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,750 | 8,750 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 40 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | 12,500 | 9,250 | 3,000 | 250 | 37,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,518,250 | 3,518,000 | 250 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 35,250 | 35,250 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 18,200 | 9,250 | 8,200 | 750 | 7,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,218,250 | 3,218,000 | 250 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36,005 | 36,005 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 15,500 | 8,650 | 6,100 | 750 | 4,955 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 6 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,324,250 | 3,324,000 | 250 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 34,250 | 34,250 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 20,100 | 12,900 | 5,700 | 1,500 | 6,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 37 | 11 | 22 | 4 | 26 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 6,214,250 | 6,214,000 | 250 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 38,750 | 38,750 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 27,000 | 22,000 | 5,000 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 15 | — | 15 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 350 | — | — |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | 1,100,000 | — | — |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 81,000 |
| Ammonia | — | 2,900,000 | — | — |
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 DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
WAYNOKA, OK
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLIMAX MOLY LANDFILL
ARGYLE, IA
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
U S EPA/REGION 7/ENSV/EP&R - LEE COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL EQ
FORT MADISON, IA
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 68,000 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
WAYNOKA, OK
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 1,400 | — | — | — |
|
U S EPA/REGION 7/ENSV/EP&R - LEE COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL EQ
FORT MADISON, IA
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 750 | — | — | — |
|
CLIMAX MOLY LANDFILL
ARGYLE, IA
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 750 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | 250 | FORT MADISON CITY OF STP, FORT MADISON |
| Ammonia | 250 | FORT MADISON CITY OF STP, FORT MADISON |
| Lead compounds | 0 | FORT MADISON CITY OF STP, FORT MADISON |
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 | Feb 25, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Feb 23, 2022 | Aug 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 1, 2018 | Sep 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 29, 2010 | Oct 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 29, 2010 | Oct 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 22, 2006 | Aug 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 2006 | Aug 31, 2006 | 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 3604837322 · Feb 25, 2026
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604108000 · Aug 23, 2024
$10,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603795502 · Oct 31, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602083448 · Dec 30, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000222653-001 · Aug 1, 2018
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