Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
DULUTH PAPER MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,613 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.
- Address
-
100 N CENTRAL AVE TSD
DULUTH, MN 55807
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- ST LOUIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000426361
How This Compares
#118
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#4,279
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
2
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 (2015–2020)
-57% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,405 | — |
| 2016 | 9,200 | -2% |
| 2017 | 8,613 | -6% |
| 2018 | 8,722 | +1% |
| 2019 | 8,147 | -7% |
| 2020 | 4,072 | -50% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,072 | 4,072 | — | — | 24,006 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 268 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 8,145 | 8,145 | — | — | 48,012 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,460 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 8,719 | 8,719 | — | — | 54,162 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,460 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 516 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 8,585 | 8,585 | — | — | 58,215 | |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 554 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 7,380 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Methanol | 9,180 | 9,180 | — | — | 56,660 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 19,680 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 543 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 9,355 | 9,355 | — | — | 58,513 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 49 | 49 | — | — | 49,217 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 599 |
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 | — | — | — | 5,825 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SHAMROCK LANDFILL
CLOQUET, MN
|
Ethylene glycol | 15 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - CANYON
CANYON, MN
|
Ethylene glycol | 4 | — | — | — |
|
MINNESOTA POWER INC - HIBBARD RENEWABLE ENERGY CTR
DULUTH, MN
|
Lead compounds | 531 | — | — | — |
|
SHAMROCK LANDFILL
CLOQUET, MN
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - CANYON
CANYON, MN
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MINNESOTA POWER INC - HIBBARD RENEWABLE ENERGY CTR
DULUTH, MN
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SHAMROCK LANDFILL
CLOQUET, MN
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - CANYON
CANYON, MN
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SHAMROCK LANDFILL
CLOQUET, MN
|
Methanol | 847 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - CANYON
CANYON, MN
|
Methanol | 228 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 7,361 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT, DULUTH |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT, DULUTH |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT, DULUTH |
| Methanol | 57,140 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT, DULUTH |
| Lead compounds | 21 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT, DULUTH |
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: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 22, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 17, 2005 | Jun 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | May 22, 2003 | Jun 5, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 21, 2001 | May 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 2001 | May 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 1998 | Nov 19, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 1998 | Nov 19, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 1997 | Jul 14, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 7, 1989 | Jul 27, 1989 | 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
· Case 05-2008-0023 · Jan 4, 2008
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND982205494-004 · Aug 21, 2001
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND982205494-003 · Sep 24, 1998
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND982205494-002 · Jul 14, 1997
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND982205494-001 · Jun 22, 1989
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