TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KOCH FOODS - GADSDEN
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,217,276 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $4,800 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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501 PADEN ROAD
GADSDEN, AL 35903
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- ETOWAH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 4 · last May 14, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $4,800 · last Aug 4, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000368209
How This Compares
#18
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#167
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)
+167% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 478,662 | — |
| 2016 | 774,814 | +62% |
| 2017 | 1,217,276 | +57% |
| 2018 | 1,100,370 | -10% |
| 2019 | 1,280,754 | +16% |
| 2020 | 1,443,941 | +13% |
| 2021 | 1,331,001 | -8% |
| 2022 | 1,547,441 | +16% |
| 2023 | 1,400,636 | -9% |
| 2024 | 1,279,992 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,278,613 | — | 1,278,613 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,260 | 1,260 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 119 | — | 119 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,393,211 | — | 1,393,211 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,292 | 6,160 | 132 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,133 | 1,133 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,546,326 | — | 1,546,326 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 961 | 961 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 154 | — | 154 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,323,931 | — | 1,323,931 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,050 | 5,892 | 158 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,020 | 1,020 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,436,955 | — | 1,436,955 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,152 | 6,000 | 152 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 834 | 834 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,280,754 | — | 1,280,754 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,094,670 | — | 1,094,670 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,209 | 5,000 | 209 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 491 | 491 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,208,982 | — | 1,208,982 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,629 | 7,500 | 129 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 665 | 665 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 766,235 | — | 766,235 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,617 | 7,500 | 117 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 962 | 962 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 468,578 | — | 468,578 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 9,068 | 9,000 | 68 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,016 | 1,016 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 296,811 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 3,056,874 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 101,986 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 111,299 |
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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2024-2009 · Aug 21, 2024
$1,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2024-0309 · Aug 14, 2024
$3,300
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2011-8018 · Aug 4, 2011
$3,300
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case AL-N00006646 · Feb 22, 2008
$400
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case AL-N00006573 · Jan 22, 2008
$100
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case AL-N00006572 · Jan 4, 2008
$100
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AL-N00006159 · Jul 17, 2007
$2,000
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