TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
BLANDIN PAPER CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,849 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
115 1ST ST
GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744
View on map ↗ - County
- ITASCA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322121
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 27, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110017397752
How This Compares
#102
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#3,674
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-46% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,536 | — |
| 2016 | 11,975 | -4% |
| 2017 | 11,849 | -1% |
| 2018 | 11,285 | -5% |
| 2019 | 8,610 | -24% |
| 2020 | 7,506 | -13% |
| 2021 | 10,305 | +37% |
| 2022 | 9,744 | -5% |
| 2023 | 6,456 | -34% |
| 2024 | 6,712 | +4% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 28,765 | |
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Methanol | 10,305 | 10,305 | — | — | 9,029 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 281 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 131,837 | |
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Methanol | 7,506 | 7,506 | — | — | 8,388 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 234 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 157,913 | |
| Methanol | 8,610 | 8,610 | — | — | 8,427 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 176 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 156,498 | |
| Methanol | 11,285 | 11,285 | — | — | 9,251 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 193,428 | |
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | 26 | |
| Methanol | 11,848 | 11,848 | — | — | 11,305 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 563 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 209,226 | |
| Methanol | 11,974 | 11,974 | — | — | 11,229 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 718 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 229,758 | |
| Methanol | 12,535 | 12,535 | — | — | 11,272 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 633 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MPCA GRAND RAPIDS AREA LANDFILL
GRAND RAPIDS, MN
|
Lead | 3 | — | — | — |
|
SYLVA - AIRPORT LOCATION
PRINCETON, MN
|
Lead | — | 149 | — | — |
|
MPCA GRAND RAPIDS AREA LANDFILL
GRAND RAPIDS, MN
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SYLVA - AIRPORT LOCATION
PRINCETON, MN
|
Mercury | — | 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.
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 | HPV | Sep 25, 2018 | May 24, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 2002 | Dec 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 1995 | Nov 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 1995 | Nov 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 30, 1991 | Jan 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 30, 1991 | Jan 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 30, 1991 | Jan 29, 1992 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601899280 · Mar 27, 2019
$1,350
Judicial
· Case 05-2009-2701 · Sep 29, 2014
$1,400,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006158943-001 · Oct 22, 2002
FORGIVEABLE & NON-FORGIVEABLE APO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006158943-004 · Sep 5, 1995
$2,010
TEN DAY LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006158943-003 · Apr 25, 1995
FORGIVEABLE & NON-FORGIVEABLE APO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006158943-002 · Aug 5, 1991
$3,195
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