3M to pay $126K penalty for hazardous waste storage violations at Illinois manufacturing plant

3M to pay $126K penalty for hazardous waste storage violations at Illinois manufacturing plant

Oct. 10, 2024
The plant, which manufactures specialty chemicals and adhesives, is required to comply with RCRA regulations governing management of solid and hazardous waste.

3M Co. has settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over allegations that the company violated the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at its facility in Cordova, Illinois. The plant, which manufactures specialty chemicals and adhesives, is required to comply with RCRA regulations governing management of solid and hazardous waste. According to the EPA, 3M stored hazardous waste on-site for more than 90 days without a permit. Additionally, the company was not:

  • Inspecting hazardous waste containers and storage tanks
  • Equipping open-ended valves or lines with caps, blind flanges, plugs, or a second valve
  • Maintaining required documentation 

Because of these violations, 3M must correct the issues and pay $125,900 in civil penalties.  

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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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