Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BEMIS MANUFACTURING
Quick Summary
- •Released 100,098 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 $2,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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300 MILL ST.
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI 53085
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- SHEBOYGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326199
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 14, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $2,500 · last Nov 26, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110010887479
How This Compares
#34
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#1,091
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
9
Water (CWA)
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)
-24% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 114,653 | — |
| 2016 | 105,951 | -8% |
| 2017 | 100,098 | -6% |
| 2018 | 105,962 | +6% |
| 2019 | 109,134 | +3% |
| 2020 | 113,270 | +4% |
| 2021 | 113,114 | -0% |
| 2022 | 89,295 | -21% |
| 2023 | 93,907 | +5% |
| 2024 | 87,295 | -7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 56,154 | 56,154 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 20,247 | 20,247 | — | — | 511 | |
| Phenol | 10,840 | 10,840 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 62,674 | 62,674 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 19,121 | 19,121 | — | — | 396 | |
| Phenol | 12,057 | 12,057 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 55 | 55 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 59,329 | 59,329 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 18,464 | 18,464 | — | — | 627 | |
| Phenol | 11,457 | 11,457 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 45 | 45 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 74,498 | 74,498 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 24,170 | 24,170 | — | — | 972 | |
| Phenol | 14,390 | 14,390 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 56 | 56 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 71,740 | 71,740 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 27,619 | 27,619 | — | — | 780 | |
| Phenol | 13,857 | 13,857 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 67,063 | 67,063 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 29,076 | 29,076 | — | — | 801 | |
| Phenol | 12,953 | 12,953 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 65,445 | 65,445 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 27,836 | 27,836 | — | — | 866 | |
| Phenol | 12,640 | 12,640 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 62,514 | 62,514 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 25,464 | 25,464 | — | — | 500 | |
| Phenol | 12,073 | 12,073 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 47 | 47 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 67,267 | 67,267 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 25,543 | 25,543 | — | — | 500 | |
| Phenol | 13,080 | 13,080 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 61 | 61 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 72,477 | 72,477 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 28,113 | 28,113 | — | — | 500 | |
| Phenol | 13,997 | 13,997 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 66 | 66 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 493 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 282 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 229 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
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 | Aug 29, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 19, 2002 | Mar 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 4, 1999 | Sep 9, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 1993 | Jan 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 1993 | Jan 31, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 1993 | Feb 19, 1993 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.04 | +84% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.09 kg/d | 1.89 | +63% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.13 kg/d | 3.04 | +3% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.18 kg/d | 3.13 | +33% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 kg/d | 3.04 | +61% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.95 kg/d | 1.89 | +3% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.54 kg/d | 3.04 | +82% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.81 kg/d | 1.89 | +472% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.99 kg/d | 3.04 | +64% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.04 | +189% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.04 | +58% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +18% | May 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +32% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +32% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +32% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +32% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.04 | +58% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.04 | +58% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.04 | +58% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +32% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.04 | +111% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.04 | +45% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.04 | +111% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.04 | +58% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +32% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.04 | +111% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.04 | +111% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.12 kg/d | 3.13 | +32% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.71 kg/d | 1.89 | +97% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.04 | +268% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.04 | +268% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.04 | +242% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.04 | +242% | Jul 2022 | 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 05-2025-3111 · Mar 14, 2025
$2,500
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603231835 · May 31, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2015-0015 · Nov 26, 2014
$268,000
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID006072078-001 · Aug 25, 1999
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