3M TONAWANDA
Quick Summary
- •Released 423,542 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
-
305 SAWYER AVE
TONAWANDA, NY 14150
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- ERIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 14, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 22, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000326727
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 423,541 | — |
| 2016 | 440,538 | +4% |
| 2017 | 423,542 | -4% |
| 2018 | 326,540 | -23% |
| 2020 | 334,201 | — |
| 2021 | 316,195 | -5% |
| 2022 | 280,188 | -11% |
| 2023 | 293,285 | +5% |
| 2024 | 246,349 | -16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 246,000 | 246,000 | — | — | 1,039 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 349 | 349 | — | — | 2,555 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 293,000 | 293,000 | — | — | 1,114 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 262 | 262 | — | — | 2,822 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 23 | 23 | — | — | 288 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 280,000 | 280,000 | — | — | 1,431 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 174 | 174 | — | — | 2,838 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 14 | 14 | — | — | 472 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 316,000 | 316,000 | — | — | 3,840 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 174 | 174 | — | — | 3,288 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 21 | 21 | — | — | 203 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 334,000 | 334,000 | — | — | 5,161 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 174 | 174 | — | — | 3,158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 27 | 27 | — | — | 110 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 326,000 | 326,000 | — | — | 4,711 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 522 | 522 | — | — | 2,989 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 18 | 18 | — | — | 420 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 423,000 | 423,000 | — | — | 1,540 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 522 | 522 | — | — | 3,179 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 20 | 20 | — | — | 64 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 440,000 | 440,000 | — | — | 1,524 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 523 | 523 | — | — | 3,247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 15 | 15 | — | — | 123 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 423,000 | 423,000 | — | — | 1,301 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 525 | 525 | — | — | 2,983 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 16 | 16 | — | — | 55 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | — | 1,563,000 | — | 39,062 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 36,854 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALLIED WASTE NIAGARA FALLS LANDFILL
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
Carbon disulfide | 520 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Carbon disulfide | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 2,555 | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Carbon disulfide | 518 | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
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 unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 9, 2008 | Aug 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 17, 1994 | Dec 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 1991 | Dec 20, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 6, 1984 | May 20, 1985 | 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.