SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 27,737 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 $3,570 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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404 E. MALLORY AVE.
MEMPHIS, TN 38109
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $3,570 · last Mar 5, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000374096
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 25,495 | — |
| 2016 | 31,729 | +24% |
| 2017 | 27,737 | -13% |
| 2018 | 23,369 | -16% |
| 2019 | 1,354 | -94% |
| 2020 | 30,346 | +2141% |
| 2021 | 25,311 | -17% |
| 2022 | 23,904 | -6% |
| 2023 | 30,713 | +28% |
| 2024 | 20,427 | -33% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 2,145 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 75 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,659 | 12,659 | — | — | 12,397 | |
| Toluene | 3,336 | 3,336 | — | — | 6,648 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,819 | 2,819 | — | — | 2,074 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,608 | 1,608 | — | — | 2,171 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | 989 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 1,434 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 76 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 18,076 | 18,076 | — | — | 10,156 | |
| Toluene | 7,311 | 7,311 | — | — | 3,043 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,847 | 3,847 | — | — | 1,841 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,476 | 1,476 | — | — | 1,107 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 989 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 64 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,803 | 14,803 | — | — | 14,361 | |
| Toluene | 5,927 | 5,927 | — | — | 5,003 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,150 | 3,150 | — | — | 2,587 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 2,801 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 508 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13,949 | 13,949 | — | — | 7,371 | |
| Toluene | 7,657 | 7,657 | — | — | 2,914 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,960 | 2,960 | — | — | 1,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 728 | 728 | — | — | 37 | |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 2,003 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 716 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 75 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 17,345 | 17,345 | — | — | 7,178 | |
| Toluene | 8,059 | 8,059 | — | — | 2,696 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,685 | 3,685 | — | — | 1,546 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,239 | 1,239 | — | — | 128 | |
| Zinc compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 905 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 660 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,354 | 1,354 | — | — | 229 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 147 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,280 | 10,280 | — | — | 5,197 | |
| Toluene | 9,132 | 9,132 | — | — | 1,727 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,182 | 2,182 | — | — | 956 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,756 | 1,756 | — | — | 2,123 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 19 | 19 | — | — | 3,846 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,724 | 12,724 | — | — | 4,069 | |
| Toluene | 10,132 | 10,132 | — | — | 2,131 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,653 | 2,653 | — | — | 731 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,212 | 2,212 | — | — | 2,410 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16 | 16 | — | — | 3,494 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15,495 | 15,495 | — | — | 3,835 | |
| Toluene | 10,789 | 10,789 | — | — | 2,039 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,225 | 3,225 | — | — | 689 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,198 | 2,198 | — | — | 1,923 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 22 | 22 | — | — | 4,500 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,270 | 11,270 | — | — | 2,666 | |
| Toluene | 9,960 | 9,960 | — | — | 1,625 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,351 | 2,351 | — | — | 477 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,898 | 1,898 | — | — | 1,390 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16 | 16 | — | — | 3,074 |
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 | — | — | 44 | 822 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 1,342 | 9,555 | 1,493 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 61 | 14 |
| Methanol | — | 1 | 1,116 | 601 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 247 | 1,708 | 118 |
| Toluene | — | 69 | 6,563 | 13 |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 2,107 |
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 TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7 | — | — | — |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 499 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Toluene | 3 | — | — | — |
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DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 13 |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 14 |
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DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 118 |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,708 | — |
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DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 822 |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Certain glycol ethers | 123 | — | — | — |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
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Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
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REPUBLIC SERVICES
MARKS, MS
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Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Methanol | 453 | — | — | — |
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DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 601 |
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DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 2,107 |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
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Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 38 | — | — | — |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 10, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 10, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 2019 | Jan 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 11, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 4, 2015 | Feb 9, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 4, 2015 | Apr 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 4, 2015 | Apr 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 4, 2015 | Feb 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 2, 2009 | Oct 2, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Oct 2, 2009 | Nov 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 18, 2005 | Nov 23, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 4, 2003 | Dec 30, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 10, 1990 | Jan 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 1990 | Jan 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 1990 | Jan 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 10, 1990 | Jan 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 1987 | Aug 25, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 22, 1986 | Mar 18, 1987 | 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.