Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NYRSTAR CLARKSVILLE INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,895,319 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 $467,400 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1800 ZINC PLANT RD
CLARKSVILLE, TN 37040
View on map ↗ - County
- MONTGOMERY County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212230
- Inspections
- 6 · last Dec 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $467,400 · last Feb 5, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110056972227
How This Compares
#1
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#16
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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.
10
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+168% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,335,121 | — |
| 2016 | 15,278,502 | +186% |
| 2017 | 11,895,319 | -22% |
| 2018 | 19,241,791 | +62% |
| 2019 | 11,477,014 | -40% |
| 2020 | 14,669,296 | +28% |
| 2021 | 13,217,251 | -10% |
| 2022 | 16,932,901 | +28% |
| 2023 | 12,632,097 | -25% |
| 2024 | 14,286,186 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9,739,841 | 82,749 | 28,170 | 9,628,922 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,311,941 | 102 | 536 | 2,311,303 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,065,718 | 15 | 186 | 1,065,517 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 601,815 | 195 | 938 | 600,682 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 421,741 | 14 | — | 421,727 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 107,539 | 107,539 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 28,054 | 5 | — | 28,049 | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 9,376 | 9,376 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 161 | 161 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 8,234,126 | 600,224 | 22,701 | 7,611,201 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,972,177 | 94 | 489 | 1,971,594 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,172,315 | 8 | 149 | 1,172,158 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 795,956 | 199 | 674 | 795,083 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 315,891 | 11 | — | 315,880 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 110,092 | 110,092 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 21,986 | 5 | — | 21,981 | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 9,453 | 9,453 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 101 | 101 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 12,508,020 | 66,951 | 203,259 | 12,237,810 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,043,064 | 97 | 1,411 | 2,041,556 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,094,016 | 4 | 1,284 | 1,092,728 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 616,395 | 190 | 3,543 | 612,662 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 552,418 | 5 | — | 552,413 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 85,359 | 85,359 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 24,304 | 0 | — | 24,304 | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 9,229 | 9,229 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 97 | 97 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9,342,618 | 76,823 | 18,680 | 9,247,115 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,823,869 | 101 | 362 | 1,823,406 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 949,398 | 4 | 588 | 948,806 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 544,772 | 195 | 2,151 | 542,426 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 422,616 | 10 | — | 422,606 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 102,952 | 102,952 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 21,475 | 1 | — | 21,474 | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 9,438 | 9,438 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 112 | 112 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,115,010 | 82,626 | 9,469 | 10,022,915 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,916,598 | 97 | 1,185 | 1,915,316 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,232,822 | 3 | 397 | 1,232,422 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 761,417 | 252 | 559 | 760,606 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 501,999 | 5 | — | 501,994 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 111,332 | 111,332 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 20,547 | 0 | — | 20,547 | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 9,446 | 9,446 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 124 | 124 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,312,723 | 61,050 | 15,070 | 10,236,603 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,073,844 | 2 | 172 | 1,073,670 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 82,975 | 82,975 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 7,472 | 7,472 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 12,737,831 | 85,472 | 5,915 | 12,646,444 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,529,344 | 100 | 401 | 2,528,843 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 2,470,436 | 103 | 464 | 2,469,869 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 911,779 | 7 | 31 | 911,741 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 459,527 | 13 | — | 459,514 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 107,545 | 107,545 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 17,623 | 0 | — | 17,623 | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 7,553 | 7,553 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 153 | 153 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,610,629 | 98,621 | 5,842 | 6,506,166 | 112,874 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,767,300 | 123 | 299 | 2,766,878 | 806 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,105,132 | 17 | 27 | 1,105,088 | 935 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 834,438 | 111 | 371 | 833,956 | 1,612 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 419,166 | 21 | — | 419,145 | 11,287 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 127,591 | 127,591 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 23,282 | 0 | — | 23,282 | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 7,613 | 7,613 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 168 | 168 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 8,545,666 | 100,389 | 4,129 | 8,441,148 | 383,888 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,939,955 | 186 | 698 | 3,939,071 | 2,742 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,371,969 | 11 | 139 | 1,371,819 | 3,181 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 825,509 | 128 | 654 | 824,727 | 5,484 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 419,159 | 14 | — | 419,145 | 38,389 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 129,598 | 129,598 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 34,359 | 0 | — | 34,359 | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 12,177 | 12,177 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 110 | 110 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,047,227 | 96,333 | 6,903 | 2,943,991 | 1,923,621 | |
| Lead compounds | 867,452 | 146 | 344 | 866,962 | 12,022 | |
| Copper compounds | 603,374 | 10 | 77 | 603,287 | 71,535 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 426,402 | 123 | 450 | 425,829 | 18,034 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 242,939 | 14 | — | 242,925 | 126,237 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 125,431 | 125,431 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 12,039 | 12,039 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 10,122 | 0 | — | 10,122 | — | |
| Chlorine | 135 | 135 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 862,402 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 2,334,646 | — | — |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 5,231,309 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 10,635,759 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 352,537 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SOLUTIONS
CAMDEN, TN
|
Manganese compounds | 11,287 | — | — | — |
|
BI-COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
WOODLAWN, TN
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SOLUTIONS
CAMDEN, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 112,874 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SOLUTIONS
CAMDEN, TN
|
Cadmium compounds | 1,612 | — | — | — |
|
BI-COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
WOODLAWN, TN
|
Cadmium compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
BI-COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
WOODLAWN, TN
|
Copper compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SOLUTIONS
CAMDEN, TN
|
Copper compounds | 935 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SOLUTIONS
CAMDEN, TN
|
Lead compounds | 806 | — | — | — |
|
BI-COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
WOODLAWN, TN
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
BI-COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
WOODLAWN, TN
|
Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 6, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 29, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jun 10, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 22, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 18, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 24, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 24, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Feb 28, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 20, 2019 | Jan 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 19, 2019 | Nov 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 2019 | Apr 7, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 19, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 19, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Oct 18, 2018 | Nov 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Apr 27, 2018 | Nov 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 19, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 9, 1993 | Jan 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 9, 1993 | Jan 16, 1994 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.98 kg/d | 5.93 | +18% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.55 kg/d | 1.57 | +126% | May 2024 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.55 kg/d | 3.37 | +6% | May 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.85 kg/d | 5.93 | +15% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.40 kg/d | 5.93 | +25% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.54 kg/d | 14.07 | +10% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +10% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.86 kg/d | 5.45 | +118% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.28 kg/d | 0.94 | +35% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.89 kg/d | 12.26 | +30% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.89 kg/d | 5.45 | +192% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.90 kg/d | 5.45 | +8% | Nov 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604712584 · Feb 5, 2026
$12,900
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604700504 · Jan 26, 2026
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604672019 · Dec 23, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604610998 · Oct 21, 2025
$7,200
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604511012 · Sep 10, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604288220 · Mar 19, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604218460 · Dec 11, 2024
$5,550
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604218458 · Dec 11, 2024
$63,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604159148 · Nov 5, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604087540 · Sep 6, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604049660 · Jul 18, 2024
$340,250
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604005818 · Jun 10, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603880405 · Feb 22, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603852486 · Feb 1, 2024
$3,750
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603852494 · Feb 1, 2024
$2,250
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603840581 · Jan 30, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603780993 · Nov 3, 2023
$9,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603780996 · Nov 3, 2023
$8,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603762147 · Oct 18, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603781224 · Aug 29, 2023
$2,250
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