E I DUPONT DE NEMOURS & COMPANY INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 365,721 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 $7,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2571 FITE ROAD
MEMPHIS, TN 38127
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 8 · last Nov 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $7,200 · last May 23, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000374443
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 282,080 | — |
| 2016 | 298,284 | +6% |
| 2017 | 365,721 | +23% |
| 2018 | 395,284 | +8% |
| 2019 | 172,962 | -56% |
| 2020 | 317,230 | +83% |
| 2021 | 355,224 | +12% |
| 2022 | 294,220 | -17% |
| 2023 | 243,179 | -17% |
| 2024 | 164,140 | -33% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 67,400 | 67,400 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 49,504 | 49,500 | — | 4 | 145,807 | |
| Ammonia | 42,165 | 42,000 | 160 | 5 | 21,355 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 3,777 | 3,200 | 570 | 7 | 12,619 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 549 | 59 | — | 490 | 72 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 266 | 266 | — | — | 7,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 248 | 248 | — | 0 | 9,040 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 80 | 3 | 65 | 12 | 180 | |
| Chromium | 77 | 7 | 56 | 14 | 338 | |
| Nickel | 74 | 10 | 56 | 8 | 236 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 89,023 | 89,000 | — | 23 | 320,001 | |
| Ammonia | 84,527 | 84,000 | 506 | 21 | 60,903 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 63,400 | 63,400 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 4,007 | 3,200 | 800 | 7 | 22,247 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 667 | 667 | — | — | 25,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 617 | 9 | 600 | 8 | 230 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 559 | 59 | — | 500 | 70 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 220 | 220 | — | 0 | 340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 84 | 7 | 62 | 15 | 405 | |
| Lead compounds | 75 | 2 | 72 | 1 | 242 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 154,818 | 154,382 | 433 | 3 | 167,915 | |
| Acetonitrile | 71,317 | 71,313 | — | 4 | 257,519 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 60,230 | 60,230 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 5,306 | 3,067 | 2,232 | 7 | 32,185 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 1,095 | 1,095 | — | 0 | 3,751 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 910 | 128 | — | 782 | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 329 | 329 | — | — | 33,464 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 75 | 6 | 54 | 15 | 2,452 | |
| Nickel | 71 | 9 | 54 | 8 | 1,411 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 68 | 2 | 65 | 1 | 37 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 173,293 | 173,000 | 290 | 3 | 148,670 | |
| Acetonitrile | 101,132 | 101,100 | — | 32 | 364,598 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 67,400 | 67,400 | — | — | — | |
| Creosote | 8,289 | 889 | — | 7,400 | 1,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 3,467 | 3,300 | 160 | 7 | 31,620 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 955 | 133 | — | 822 | 134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 388 | 388 | — | — | 1,323 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 89 | 7 | 66 | 16 | 578 | |
| Nickel | 83 | 10 | 64 | 9 | 350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 74 | 2 | 70 | 1 | 87 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 54 | 54 | — | — | 17,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 161,183 | 161,000 | 130 | 53 | 150,664 | |
| Acetonitrile | 87,993 | 87,960 | — | 33 | 316,062 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 62,400 | 62,400 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 3,267 | 3,200 | 60 | 7 | 15,470 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,024 | 1,024 | — | — | 13,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 627 | 67 | — | 560 | 96 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 514 | 514 | — | — | 1,758 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 78 | 6 | 56 | 16 | 415 | |
| Nickel | 73 | 9 | 55 | 9 | 251 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 70 | 2 | 66 | 1 | 141 | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 172,668 | 172,452 | 165 | 51 | 165,434 | |
| Chromium | 78 | 7 | 55 | 16 | 881 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 74 | 74 | — | — | 25,866 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 73 | 9 | 55 | 9 | 753 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 70 | 2 | 66 | 1 | 53 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 188,503 | 188,274 | 175 | 54 | 185,469 | |
| Acetonitrile | 124,962 | 124,931 | — | 31 | 451,122 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 68,558 | 68,558 | — | — | — | |
| Creosote | 8,275 | 892 | — | 7,383 | 1,966 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 3,355 | 3,290 | 58 | 7 | 19,475 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 688 | 82 | — | 606 | 149 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 644 | 644 | — | — | 2,165 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 87 | 87 | — | — | 20,236 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 77 | 6 | 55 | 16 | 219 | |
| Nickel | 68 | 6 | 53 | 9 | 360 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 68 | 2 | 64 | 1 | 39 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 171,000 | 170,837 | 109 | 54 | 178,126 | |
| Acetonitrile | 120,860 | 120,822 | — | 38 | 436,295 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 68,499 | 68,499 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 3,776 | 3,715 | 54 | 7 | 10,722 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 658 | 79 | — | 579 | 57 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 603 | 603 | — | — | 2,027 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 102 | 102 | — | — | 4,746 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 79 | 17 | 53 | 9 | 120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 76 | 8 | 52 | 16 | 287 | |
| Lead compounds | 65 | 3 | 61 | 1 | 52 | |
| Mercury | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 157,471 | 157,124 | 344 | 3 | 141,925 | |
| Acetonitrile | 71,214 | 71,191 | — | 23 | 257,030 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 64,643 | 64,643 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 3,835 | 3,715 | 113 | 7 | 13,211 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 679 | 81 | — | 598 | 61 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 223 | 223 | — | — | 706 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 95 | 95 | — | — | 2,722 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 82 | 9 | 57 | 16 | 219 | |
| Nickel | 29 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 36 | |
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 6 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 138,008 | 137,647 | 358 | 3 | 121,179 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 65,553 | 65,553 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 57,721 | 57,696 | — | 25 | 208,385 | |
| Creosote | 8,336 | 895 | — | 7,441 | 1,793 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,730 | 7,730 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 3,338 | 3,218 | 112 | 8 | 14,274 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 726 | 88 | — | 638 | 136 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 501 | 501 | — | — | 1,675 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 75 | 6 | 53 | 16 | 305 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 57 | 57 | — | — | 4,871 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 26 | 17 | — | 9 | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 62 | |
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 |
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 | — | — | — | 225,614 |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 1 |
| Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 109,498 |
| Hydrogen cyanide | — | — | — | 280,000 |
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | 10,226 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 7,000 |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 35,430 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 2 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 7,000 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Cyanide compounds | 23 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 230 |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Cyanide compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 4,200 |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 72 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 7,000 |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 2 |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Chromium | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 180 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Acetonitrile | 145,805 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Acrylonitrile | 9,040 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Nickel | 236 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Cyanide compounds | 8,164 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Ammonia | 14,352 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Chromium | 338 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
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 | Mar 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 13, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2023 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2023 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2023 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2023 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 16, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 16, 2021 | Nov 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 16, 2021 | Nov 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 19, 2019 | Apr 16, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 19, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 19, 2019 | Mar 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 19, 2019 | Mar 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 17, 2015 | Feb 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 17, 2010 | Jun 17, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 1, 2007 | Jun 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 1, 2007 | Oct 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | May 1, 2007 | Oct 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 1, 2007 | Jun 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | May 1, 2007 | Oct 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 6, 2003 | Aug 6, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 1996 | Mar 14, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 27, 1990 | Oct 23, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 27, 1990 | Oct 23, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 19, 1988 | Nov 10, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 1988 | Nov 14, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 14, 1987 | Apr 18, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 14, 1987 | Apr 18, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 20, 1984 | Oct 19, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 31, 1984 | Aug 27, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 27, 1984 | Apr 6, 1984 | 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.