HELM FERTILIZER TERMINAL, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,362 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 $71,213 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1421 CHANNEL AVENUE
MEMPHIS, TN 38113
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325314
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $71,213 · last Mar 16, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000569073
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,362 | — |
| 2017 | 2,362 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,362 | 0% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 2,372 | — |
| 2021 | 2,372 | -0% |
| 2022 | 1,824 | -23% |
| 2023 | 1,738 | -5% |
| 2024 | 790 | -55% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 750 | — | 750 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 35 | — | 35 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,719 | — | 1,719 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | — | 14 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,819 | — | 1,819 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,362 | 2,362 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,362 | 2,362 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,362 | 2,362 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,362 | 2,362 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,362 | 2,362 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | Dec 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 8, 2025 | — | 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.