Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SCEPTER INC - CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Quick Summary
- •Released 281,123 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 $1,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1485 SCEPTER LN
WAVERLY, TN 37185
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- HUMPHREYS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331314
- Inspections
- 7 · last May 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,500 · last Nov 9, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000370786
How This Compares
#31
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#572
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
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)
-6% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 618,927 | — |
| 2016 | 579,204 | -6% |
| 2017 | 281,123 | -51% |
| 2018 | 675,252 | +140% |
| 2020 | 408,113 | — |
| 2021 | 423,565 | +4% |
| 2022 | 532,212 | +26% |
| 2023 | 608,099 | +14% |
| 2024 | 582,742 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 290,527 | 111 | 21 | 290,395 | — | |
| Ammonia | 213,525 | 213,514 | 11 | — | — | |
| Manganese | 52,239 | 870 | 1 | 51,367 | — | |
| Lead | 15,232 | 95 | 2 | 15,136 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,681 | 9,681 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,526 | 1,526 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 12 | 4 | — | 9 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 325,099 | 101 | 60 | 324,938 | — | |
| Ammonia | 195,677 | 195,673 | 4 | — | — | |
| Manganese | 58,289 | 903 | 4 | 57,382 | — | |
| Lead | 15,987 | 92 | 0 | 15,895 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,844 | 11,844 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,192 | 1,192 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 11 | 3 | — | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 289,513 | 83 | 70 | 289,360 | — | |
| Ammonia | 163,207 | 163,203 | 4 | — | — | |
| Manganese | 52,038 | 836 | 5 | 51,197 | — | |
| Lead | 14,522 | 81 | 0 | 14,440 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,690 | 11,690 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,236 | 1,236 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 2 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 227,123 | 72 | 26 | 227,025 | — | |
| Ammonia | 137,478 | 137,468 | 10 | — | — | |
| Manganese | 40,859 | 748 | 0 | 40,110 | — | |
| Lead | 11,231 | 72 | 0 | 11,159 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,720 | 4,720 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,152 | 2,152 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 178,651 | 62 | — | 178,589 | — | |
| Ammonia | 124,312 | 120,371 | 3,941 | — | — | |
| Manganese | 93,951 | 584 | 0 | 93,367 | — | |
| Lead | 7,733 | 58 | 2 | 7,673 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,884 | 1,884 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,580 | 1,580 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 355,983 | 83 | 11 | 355,889 | — | |
| Ammonia | 180,188 | 179,644 | 544 | — | — | |
| Manganese | 123,249 | 15 | 0 | 123,234 | — | |
| Lead | 11,337 | 34 | 0 | 11,302 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,812 | 2,812 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,680 | 1,680 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 145,312 | 144,877 | 435 | — | — | |
| Manganese | 116,357 | 11 | 0 | 116,345 | — | |
| Lead | 15,444 | 27 | 0 | 15,417 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,268 | 2,268 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,740 | 1,740 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 328,489 | 64 | 11 | 328,414 | — | |
| Ammonia | 140,941 | 140,506 | 435 | — | — | |
| Manganese | 95,407 | 11 | 0 | 95,396 | — | |
| Lead | 10,330 | 26 | 0 | 10,304 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,254 | 2,254 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,780 | 1,780 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 349,625 | 51 | 13 | 349,561 | — | |
| Ammonia | 127,616 | 127,114 | 502 | — | — | |
| Manganese | 125,735 | 9 | 0 | 125,726 | — | |
| Lead | 10,507 | 21 | 0 | 10,486 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,920 | 3,920 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,522 | 1,522 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 304,976 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 13,734 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 4, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 10, 2016 | Feb 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 3, 2014 | Jul 29, 2014 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,775.00 mg/L | 1,423.00 | +25% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.43 kg/d | 0.21 | +99% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 kg/d | 0.09 | +135% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +10% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.61 kg/d | 0.57 | +6% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.60 mg/L | 40.00 | +9% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +43% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.50 mg/L | 40.00 | +49% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.45 mg/L | 40.00 | +11% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.70 mg/L | 40.00 | +7% | May 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +175% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 260.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +550% | Apr 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603415134 · Nov 9, 2022
$1,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603242824 · Jun 7, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601417597 · Apr 26, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600909373 · Jan 12, 2017
$1,750
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600803448 · Sep 7, 2016
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