Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TYSON FRESH MEATS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 488,908 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1350 I CT
PERRY, IA 50220
View on map ↗ - County
- DALLAS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 20, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 14, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110015757304
How This Compares
#12
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#386
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
4
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)
+119% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 90,295 | — |
| 2016 | 73,896 | -18% |
| 2017 | 488,908 | +562% |
| 2018 | 633,062 | +29% |
| 2020 | 155,948 | — |
| 2021 | 145,300 | -7% |
| 2022 | 274,871 | +89% |
| 2023 | 417,807 | +52% |
| 2024 | 197,952 | -53% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 196,454 | — | 196,454 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,498 | 1,271 | 227 | — | 88,712 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 398,635 | — | 398,635 | — | 783 | |
| Ammonia | 19,172 | 18,526 | 646 | — | 283 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 264,761 | — | 264,761 | — | 460 | |
| Ammonia | 10,110 | 9,739 | 371 | — | 234 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 140,000 | — | 140,000 | — | 206 | |
| Ammonia | 5,300 | 4,900 | 400 | — | 69 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 150,000 | — | 150,000 | — | 495 | |
| Ammonia | 3,378 | 2,519 | 859 | — | 149 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,570 | 2,460 | 110 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 623,633 | — | 623,633 | — | 12 | |
| Ammonia | 5,187 | 2,304 | 2,883 | — | 1,445 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,242 | 4,017 | 225 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 465,301 | 5 | 465,296 | — | 20 | |
| Ammonia | 19,720 | 13,972 | 5,748 | — | 89 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,887 | 3,702 | 185 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 70,405 | 5 | 70,400 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,491 | 2,944 | 547 | — | 1,455 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 85,705 | 5 | 85,700 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,590 | 4,140 | 450 | — | 2,955 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | 88,712 | — | 20,473 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 966,188 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MIDWEST AIRGAS INC
PEORIA, IL
|
Ammonia | — | 88,712 | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2015 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.91 kg/d | 24.83 | +41% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.64 mg/L | 8.00 | +8% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.00 mg/L | 70.90 | +38% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.48 mg/L | 42.20 | +1% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 70.90 | +69% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.00 mg/L | 84.40 | +1% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.77 kg/d | 24.83 | +16% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 mg/L | 84.40 | +29% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.89 kg/d | 0.14 | +557% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.03 | +867% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 mg/L | 84.40 | +14% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 550.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +337% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.30 mg/L | 8.00 | +91% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.26 kg/d | 24.83 | +187% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.94 kg/d | 0.14 | +595% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.00 mg/L | 84.40 | +15% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +46% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.72 kg/d | 24.83 | +52% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.95 mg/L | 8.00 | +12% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.02 | +227% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 kg/d | 0.18 | +73% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 763.66 kg/d | 350.71 | +118% | May 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 426.76 kg/d | 294.60 | +45% | May 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +250% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 kg/d | 0.08 | +68% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +43% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 kg/d | 0.08 | +40% | Jan 2019 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.98 kg/d | 25.42 | +49% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +18% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +25% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +189% | Jan 2019 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 410.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +3% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +42% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.80 mg/L | 12.00 | +215% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 209.82 kg/d | 112.59 | +86% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.43 mg/L | 5.20 | +24% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +105% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 kg/d | 0.18 | +6% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.26 mg/L | 5.20 | +1% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.09 mg/L | 5.20 | +36% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.17 mg/L | 5.20 | +134% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +155% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +522% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 kg/d | 0.08 | +301% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 kg/d | 0.18 | +69% | Aug 2015 | Open |
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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601855547 · Apr 30, 2019
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N8273 · Sep 19, 2013
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-8273 · Sep 19, 2013
Judicial
· Case 07-2011-0207 · Jun 14, 2013
$3,950,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2003-0076 · Oct 23, 2003
$73,774
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2003-0326 · Sep 8, 2003
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N00001191 · Jul 23, 1991
$1,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N2282 · Jul 23, 1991
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-2282 · Jul 23, 1991
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-2283 · Jul 5, 1990
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N00001232 · Jul 5, 1990
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N2283 · Jul 5, 1990
Other facilities in DALLAS County, IA
HEARTLAND CO-OP MINBURN
MINBURN, IA
· Wholesale Trade
CITY OF PERRY
PERRY, IA
ADEL, CITY OF
ADEL, IA
REDFIELD WATER WORKS-TREATMENT PLANT #2
REDFIELD, IA
HY-LINE INTERNATIONAL-WOODWARD
WOODWARD, IA
· Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
VAN METER MUNICIPAL WATER WORK-TREATMENT PLANT #2
VAN METER, IA