Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,355 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
-
2755 HARBOR AVENUE
MEMPHIS, TN 38113
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332119
- Inspections
- 4 · last Apr 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000374247
How This Compares
#189
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#4,527
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-99% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,705 | — |
| 2016 | 5,345 | -31% |
| 2017 | 7,355 | +38% |
| 2018 | 10,985 | +49% |
| 2019 | 10,342 | -6% |
| 2020 | 8,858 | -14% |
| 2021 | 7,481 | -16% |
| 2022 | 8,663 | +16% |
| 2023 | 8,288 | -4% |
| 2024 | 106 | -99% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 106 | 106 | — | — | 4,916 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,288 | 8,288 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,663 | 8,663 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 7,481 | 7,481 | — | — | 8,168 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 7,181 | 7,181 | — | — | 6,831 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,677 | 1,677 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,016 | 8,016 | — | — | 7,425 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,326 | 2,326 | — | — | 3,712 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,624 | 8,624 | — | — | 12,334 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,361 | 2,361 | — | — | 6,167 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,359 | 5,359 | — | — | 16,666 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,996 | 1,996 | — | — | 8,333 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,736 | 4,736 | — | — | 17,324 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 609 | 609 | — | — | 18,152 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,576 | 2,576 | — | — | 36,305 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,171 | 2,171 | — | — | — | |
| m-Xylene | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,108 | 1,108 | — | — | 18,152 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 4,916 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 4,916 |
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 19, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 21, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 21, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 4, 2021 | Feb 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 10, 2016 | Sep 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 10, 2016 | Jun 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 10, 2016 | Jun 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 19, 2012 | Dec 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 19, 2012 | Feb 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 19, 2012 | Dec 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 19, 2012 | Feb 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 31, 2007 | Jan 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 14, 2004 | Jan 20, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 1986 | Mar 18, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 24, 1986 | Mar 18, 1986 | 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.
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604843859 · Mar 19, 2026
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND078577897-001 · May 30, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND078577897-120 · Dec 21, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND078577897-004 · Jan 31, 1986
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