MPCA: Investigation shows 3M mismanaged hazardous waste at Cottage Grove facility

3M fine $2.8 million for hazardous waste violations

3M Co. will pay a penalty of $2.8 million after Minnesota regulators found a series of hazardous waste violations at its Cottage Grove incinerator which has since been shut down.

3M fined $2.8M for mismanaging waste at Cottage Grove facility

3M Co. must pay more than $2.8 million for numerous alleged hazardous waste violations at its now-closed Cottage Grove incinerator, according to an enforcement action the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced Thursday.The MPCA also has ordered the company to make 24 corrective actions to ensure the facility is following all requirements, MPCA Assistant Commissioner Kirk Koudelka said during a press conference Thursday morning.MPCA Assista…

3M will pay $2.8 million fine for hazardous waste violations in Cottage Grove

The penalty stemmed from the handling of toxic waste at the company's incinerator.

MPCA: Investigation shows 3M mismanaged hazardous waste at Cottage Grove facility

State officials say the investigation uncovered a series of violations dating back to 1996 relating to hazardous waste storage and disposal.

3M to pay $2.8 million fine for hazardous waste violations at Cottage Grove facility

From KSTP: State officials announced the findings of an investigation into 3M’s Cottage Grove facility and said the company is being fined $2.8 million. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 3M inaccurately identified hazardous waste that it incinerated as non-hazardous waste in 1996, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021. Additionally, the company failed to have a certified third-party verify the incinerator lab’s ana…

3M fined $2.8M for mismanaging waste at Cottage Grove facility

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is expected to release findings from a two-year investigation at the 3M site in the East Metro Thursday.