Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA CHATTANOOGA OPERATIONS, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 142,551 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
-
8001 VOLKSWAGEN DRIVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336110
- Inspections
- 9 · last Nov 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 4, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110046123805
How This Compares
#45
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#884
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
3
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)
-28% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 163,490 | — |
| 2016 | 80,172 | -51% |
| 2017 | 142,551 | +78% |
| 2018 | 98,394 | -31% |
| 2019 | 106,679 | +8% |
| 2020 | 128,742 | +21% |
| 2021 | 135,365 | +5% |
| 2022 | 108,359 | -20% |
| 2023 | 131,245 | +21% |
| 2024 | 117,626 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,869 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 60,000 | 60,000 | — | — | 158,873 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 44,000 | 44,000 | — | — | 13,975 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,500 | 4,500 | — | — | 158,180 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,900 | 3,900 | — | — | 182,861 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | 2,410 | |
| n-Hexane | 890 | 890 | — | — | 72 | |
| Copper | 820 | 820 | — | — | 34 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 450 | 450 | — | — | 18,271 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 40 | 40 | — | — | 4,780 | |
| Manganese compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 39,047 | |
| Zinc compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 5,654 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 67,119 | 67,119 | — | — | 195,759 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 45,198 | 45,198 | — | — | 15,841 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,080 | 8,080 | — | — | 219,837 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,224 | 5,224 | — | — | 256,275 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,213 | 3,213 | — | — | 3,422 | |
| n-Hexane | 998 | 998 | — | — | 145 | |
| Copper | 738 | 738 | — | — | 36 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 595 | 595 | — | — | 25,098 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 46 | 46 | — | — | 3,648 | |
| Manganese compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 41,350 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,492 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,328 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 60,076 | 60,076 | — | — | 135,355 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 37,571 | 37,571 | — | — | 7,874 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,561 | 6,561 | — | — | 178,095 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,674 | 1,674 | — | — | 212,060 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,163 | 1,163 | — | — | 2,928 | |
| Copper | 522 | 522 | — | — | 1,480 | |
| n-Hexane | 507 | 507 | — | — | 263 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 234 | 234 | — | — | 20,768 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 33 | 33 | — | — | 4,279 | |
| Manganese compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 61,725 | |
| Zinc compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 5,976 | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8,148 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 80,741 | 80,741 | — | — | 153,537 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 40,146 | 40,146 | — | — | 9,073 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 9,859 | 9,859 | — | — | 185,833 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,634 | 1,634 | — | — | 156,929 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,325 | 1,325 | — | — | 3,026 | |
| Copper | 852 | 852 | — | — | 1,626 | |
| n-Hexane | 402 | 402 | — | — | 60 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 340 | 340 | — | — | 32,690 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 37 | 37 | — | — | 1,580 | |
| Manganese compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 48,844 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5,560 | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9,524 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 75,960 | 75,960 | — | — | 144,014 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 40,414 | 40,414 | — | — | 7,530 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,229 | 8,229 | — | — | 144,248 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,641 | 1,641 | — | — | 163,945 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,142 | 1,142 | — | — | 2,231 | |
| Copper | 726 | 726 | — | — | 5 | |
| n-Hexane | 359 | 359 | — | — | 51 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 215 | 215 | — | — | 14,752 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 33 | 33 | — | — | 1,533 | |
| Manganese compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 26,264 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4,928 | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,839 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 60,373 | 60,373 | — | — | 109,915 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 34,945 | 34,945 | — | — | 8,473 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,714 | 7,714 | — | — | 52,529 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,035 | 2,035 | — | — | 66,412 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 833 | 833 | — | — | 160 | |
| Copper | 349 | 349 | — | — | 35 | |
| n-Hexane | 282 | 282 | — | — | 28 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 108 | 108 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 31 | 31 | — | — | 2,901 | |
| Manganese compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 43,848 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6,000 | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6,667 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 53,954 | 53,954 | — | — | 148,889 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 33,316 | 33,316 | — | — | 15,885 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,140 | 7,140 | — | — | 44,210 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,309 | 2,309 | — | — | 37,744 | |
| Copper | 904 | 904 | — | — | 33 | |
| n-Hexane | 309 | 309 | — | — | 33 | |
| Toluene | 212 | 212 | — | — | 205 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 107 | 107 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 90 | 90 | — | — | 79 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 37 | 37 | — | — | 7,014 | |
| Manganese compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 27,725 | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,617 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 89,744 | 89,744 | — | — | 126,092 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 35,095 | 35,095 | — | — | 3,995 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 14,635 | 14,635 | — | — | 41,967 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,286 | 1,286 | — | — | 18,558 | |
| Copper | 941 | 941 | — | — | 3 | |
| Toluene | 362 | 362 | — | — | 38 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 267 | 267 | — | — | 3,871 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 153 | 153 | — | — | 16 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 32 | 32 | — | — | 3,537 | |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 38,186 | |
| Benzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,851 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 109 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 43,456 | 43,456 | — | — | 79,611 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 27,211 | 27,211 | — | — | 4,005 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,548 | 7,548 | — | — | 32,372 | |
| Copper | 742 | 742 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 686 | 686 | — | — | 16,705 | |
| Toluene | 241 | 241 | — | — | 168 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 137 | 137 | — | — | 3,479 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 106 | 106 | — | — | 72 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 28 | 28 | — | — | 1,878 | |
| Manganese | 15 | 15 | — | — | 6,529 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10,413 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 239 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 102,912 | 102,912 | — | — | 13,047 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 29,800 | 29,800 | — | — | 1,598 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 26,512 | 26,512 | — | — | 22,790 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,659 | 2,659 | — | — | 1,025 | |
| Copper | 733 | 733 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 456 | 456 | — | — | 18,071 | |
| Toluene | 205 | 205 | — | — | 112 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 88 | 88 | — | — | 48 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 84 | 84 | — | — | 3,761 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 23 | 23 | — | — | 861 | |
| Manganese compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 13,020 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5,305 |
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 | — | 160,000 | 2,400 | 204 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 150,000 | 1,200 | 94,000 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 18,000 | 1 | 7,170 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 12,360 | 1,610 | 135 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 2,400 | 89,000 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 250 | — | 3,230 |
| Copper | — | 34 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 39,000 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 180,000 | 88 | 72,700 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GRR - ATTALLA, AL
ATTALA, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 2,700 |
|
COVANTA HUNTSVILLE
HUNTSVILLE, AL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 920 | — |
|
GRR - ATTALLA, AL
ATTALA, AL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 690 | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS
FERNDALE, MI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 360 | — | — |
|
VLS ARMOR
MT. PLEASANT, TN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 12,000 | — | — |
|
GRR - ATTALLA, AL
ATTALA, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 270 |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS
FERNDALE, MI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 18,000 | — | — |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS
FERNDALE, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 180,000 | — | — |
|
GRR - ATTALLA, AL
ATTALA, AL
|
Ethylene glycol | 1,300 | — | — | — |
|
CRI RECYCLING SERVICES INC
SAND SPRINGS, OK
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 2,600 |
|
COVANTA HUNTSVILLE
HUNTSVILLE, AL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 1,500 | — |
|
GRR - ATTALLA, AL
ATTALA, AL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 910 | — |
|
COMMERCIAL METALS CORP.
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Manganese compounds | — | 39,000 | — | — |
|
GRR - ATTALLA, AL
ATTALA, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 47 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE CONNECTIONS - MEADOW BRANCH LANDFILL
ATHENS, TN
|
Nickel compounds | 1,800 | — | — | — |
|
GRR - ATTALLA, AL
ATTALA, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 69 | — | — | — |
|
COMMERCIAL METALS CORP.
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Copper | — | 34 | — | — |
|
COVANTA HUNTSVILLE
HUNTSVILLE, AL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 730 | — |
|
GRR - ATTALLA, AL
ATTALA, AL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 2,000 |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS
FERNDALE, MI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 130,000 | — | — |
|
VLS ARMOR
MT. PLEASANT, TN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 24,000 | — | — |
|
COVANTA HUNTSVILLE
HUNTSVILLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 5,600 | — | — | — |
|
GRR - ATTALLA, AL
ATTALA, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 54 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA HUNTSVILLE
HUNTSVILLE, AL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,300 | — |
|
GRR - ATTALLA, AL
ATTALA, AL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 5,500 | — | — |
|
CRI RECYCLING SERVICES INC
SAND SPRINGS, OK
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 140 |
|
GAGE PRODUCTS
FERNDALE, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 710 | — | — |
|
VLS ARMOR
MT. PLEASANT, TN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 150,000 | — | — |
|
GRR - ATTALLA, AL
ATTALA, AL
|
n-Hexane | 72 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 29 | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 16, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 16, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 16, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 16, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 17, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 29, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 29, 2019 | Jul 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 16, 2013 | May 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 16, 2013 | May 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 16, 2013 | May 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 16, 2013 | May 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 16, 2013 | May 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 16, 2013 | Jun 7, 2013 | 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.
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000029983-002 · Oct 8, 2020
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000029983-001 · Dec 4, 2013
$23,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000029983-120 · Jun 26, 2013
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