TYSON FOODS - HOPE PROCESSING PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 719,924 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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275 COUNTY ROAD 278
HOPE, AR 71801
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- HEMPSTEAD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 19, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 12, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000597685
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 868,377 | — |
| 2016 | 923,878 | +6% |
| 2017 | 719,924 | -22% |
| 2018 | 834,567 | +16% |
| 2019 | 1,113,040 | +33% |
| 2020 | 908,236 | -18% |
| 2021 | 810,334 | -11% |
| 2022 | 883,724 | +9% |
| 2023 | 882,253 | -0% |
| 2024 | 982,170 | +11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 959,550 | — | 959,550 | — | 55 | |
| Ammonia | 19,340 | 19,340 | — | — | 1,331 | |
| Peracetic acid | 3,280 | 3,280 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 866,673 | — | 866,673 | — | 76 | |
| Ammonia | 10,929 | 10,733 | 196 | — | 606 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,411 | 2,376 | 35 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,240 | 2,240 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 870,626 | — | 870,626 | — | 43 | |
| Ammonia | 10,424 | 10,237 | 187 | — | 677 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,474 | 2,428 | 46 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 200 | 200 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 796,412 | — | 796,412 | — | 11 | |
| Ammonia | 11,440 | 11,392 | 48 | — | 429 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,282 | 2,259 | 23 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 200 | 200 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 894,016 | — | 894,016 | — | 2,163 | |
| Ammonia | 10,880 | 10,693 | 187 | — | 2,001 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,140 | 3,119 | 21 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 200 | 200 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,100,000 | — | 1,100,000 | — | 370 | |
| Ammonia | 9,390 | 9,210 | 180 | — | 240 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,450 | 3,400 | 50 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 200 | 200 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 829,484 | — | 829,484 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,023 | 4,847 | 176 | — | 466 | |
| Peracetic acid | 60 | 60 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 710,155 | — | 710,155 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,978 | 6,877 | 101 | — | 6,425 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,251 | 2,212 | 39 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 540 | 540 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 913,171 | — | 913,171 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10,707 | 10,633 | 74 | — | 654 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 867,743 | — | 867,743 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 634 | 570 | 64 | — | 430 |
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 | — | — | — | 268,654 |
| Ammonia | — | 1,331 | — | — |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 48,250 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 55 | — | 732,351 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HYDROAG ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC.
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
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Ammonia | — | 1,331 | — | — |
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HYDROAG ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC.
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
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Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 55 | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 15, 1997 | Feb 10, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 15, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 17, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 20, 1992 | — | 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.