TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WM BARR & CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,359 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $7,410 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2170 BUOY AVENUE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
View on map ↗ - County
- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $7,410 · last Mar 2, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000556461
How This Compares
#267
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#6,718
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-82% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,370 | — |
| 2016 | 1,471 | -82% |
| 2017 | 1,359 | -8% |
| 2018 | 1,134 | -17% |
| 2019 | 1,309 | +15% |
| 2020 | 2,201 | +68% |
| 2021 | 2,462 | +12% |
| 2022 | 2,013 | -18% |
| 2023 | 1,669 | -17% |
| 2024 | 1,532 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | — | — | — | 48,641 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 903 | 903 | — | — | 38,188 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 274 | 274 | — | — | 153,711 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 173 | 173 | — | — | 26,106 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 66 | 66 | — | — | 15,418 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 62 | 62 | — | — | 43,481 | |
| Toluene | 27 | 27 | — | — | 44,352 | |
| Methanol | 16 | 16 | — | — | 22,266 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 21,216 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 872 | 872 | — | — | 21,257 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 268 | 268 | — | — | 16,820 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 265 | 265 | — | — | 134,960 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 106 | 106 | — | — | 17,120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 72 | 72 | — | — | 24,796 | |
| Dichloromethane | 40 | 40 | — | — | 29,873 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 19 | 19 | — | — | 25,894 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 15 | 15 | — | — | 11,809 | |
| Methanol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 13,023 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 923 | 923 | — | — | 21,649 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 333 | 333 | — | — | 18,299 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 280 | 280 | — | — | 151,938 | |
| Diisocyanates | 264 | 264 | — | — | 19,721 | |
| Dichloromethane | 84 | 84 | — | — | 27,867 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 66 | 66 | — | — | 24,352 | |
| Methanol | 27 | 27 | — | — | 14,242 | |
| Toluene | 25 | 25 | — | — | 25,682 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 14,083 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 835 | 835 | — | — | 11,807 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 639 | 639 | — | — | 149,743 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 430 | 430 | — | — | 12,508 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 222 | 222 | — | — | 15,079 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 219 | 219 | — | — | 22,547 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 58 | 58 | — | — | 14,420 | |
| Methanol | 22 | 22 | — | — | 7,296 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 6,755 | |
| Toluene | 18 | 18 | — | — | 15,159 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | 755 | 755 | — | — | 33,766 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 615 | 615 | — | — | 16,480 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 376 | 376 | — | — | 20,887 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 187 | 187 | — | — | 120,493 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 145 | 145 | — | — | 14,038 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 60 | 60 | — | — | 19,251 | |
| Methanol | 32 | 32 | — | — | 10,023 | |
| Toluene | 20 | 20 | — | — | 20,283 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 9,532 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 815 | 815 | — | — | 21,884 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 199 | 199 | — | — | 19,726 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 198 | 198 | — | — | 22,289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 96 | 96 | — | — | 17,892 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 448 | 448 | — | — | 24,864 | |
| Dichloromethane | 305 | 305 | — | — | 24,928 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 150 | 150 | — | — | 211,758 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 116 | 116 | — | — | 22,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 44 | 44 | — | — | 19,840 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 33 | 33 | — | — | 15,120 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 22 | 22 | — | — | 17,920 | |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 44,501 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 14,382 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 493 | 493 | — | — | 17,387 | |
| Dichloromethane | 356 | 356 | — | — | 16,867 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 192 | 192 | — | — | 107,321 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 148 | 148 | — | — | 14,071 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 75 | 75 | — | — | 10,334 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 53 | 53 | — | — | 14,063 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 32 | 32 | — | — | 12,525 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 9,531 | |
| Diisocyanates | 4 | 4 | — | — | 33,262 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 482 | 482 | — | — | 12,571 | |
| Dichloromethane | 473 | 473 | — | — | 14,957 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 194 | 194 | — | — | 72,174 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 151 | 151 | — | — | 10,126 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 62 | 62 | — | — | 7,901 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 54 | 54 | — | — | 10,394 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 37 | 37 | — | — | 9,101 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 7,363 | |
| Diisocyanates | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8,399 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 7,246 | 7,246 | — | — | 33,953 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 539 | 539 | — | — | 9,485 | |
| Toluene | 263 | 263 | — | — | 15,742 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 111 | 111 | — | — | 22,997 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 87 | 87 | — | — | 8,360 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 86 | 86 | — | — | 10,144 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 33 | 33 | — | — | 11,255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8,500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 15,418 |
| Methanol | — | — | 20,721 | 1,545 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 20,721 | 495 |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 45,586 | 3,055 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 20,721 | 5,385 |
| Toluene | — | — | 41,441 | 2,911 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 37,297 | 891 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 62,162 | 91,549 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 41,441 | 2,040 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
MASON, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 2,038 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 35,133 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 6,308 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
DEER PARK, TX
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 15 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 2,908 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 38,647 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 6,939 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
MASON, MI
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 132 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 8 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 1,465 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Methanol | — | — | 17,567 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Methanol | — | — | 3,154 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
MASON, MI
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 72 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 4 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 2,851 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 35,133 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Toluene | — | — | 6,308 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
MASON, MI
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 56 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 15,197 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
MASON, MI
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 221 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 891 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 31,620 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 5,677 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 5,271 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 17,567 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 3,154 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
MASON, MI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 108 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 6 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 495 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 17,567 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 3,154 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
DEER PARK, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 10 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 90,835 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 52,700 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 9,462 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
MASON, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 704 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | T E MAXON S TREATMENT PLANT, MEMPHIS |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16 | T E MAXON S TREATMENT PLANT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jun 3, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 3, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 3, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 18, 2020 | Feb 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 18, 2020 | Feb 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 18, 2020 | Feb 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 18, 2020 | Feb 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2013 | Jun 27, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | May 7, 2008 | Aug 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 2008 | Aug 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2008 | May 21, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 7, 2008 | Aug 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 2005 | Jun 17, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 10, 2003 | Apr 22, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 12, 2002 | Mar 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 1988 | Jun 3, 1988 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980600514-001 · Jun 14, 2021
$4,300
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2014-3006 · Sep 18, 2014
$26,300
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2014-3004 · Jun 3, 2014
$294,840
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980600514-120 · Jul 22, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2007-1511 · Jul 26, 2007
$14,700
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980600514-310 · Dec 2, 2003
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980600514-210 · Mar 27, 2003
$20,000
SHOW CAUSE MEETING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980600514-127 · Mar 13, 2003
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980600514-125 · Jan 23, 2003
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