TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SCEPTER INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 91,838 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1230 POTTERTOWN RD
MIDWAY, TN 37809
View on map ↗ - County
- GREENE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331314
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 21, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 28, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110014363410
How This Compares
#54
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#1,161
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 (2015–2020)
-76% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 136,510 | — |
| 2016 | 109,940 | -19% |
| 2017 | 91,838 | -16% |
| 2018 | 110,769 | +21% |
| 2019 | 1,300 | -99% |
| 2020 | 32,266 | +2382% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 24,842 | 24,842 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,260 | 7,260 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 140 | 140 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 20 | 10 | 10 | — | 78,845 | |
| Lead | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 1,787 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 106,390 | 106,390 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,880 | 2,880 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,420 | 1,420 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 49 | 44 | 5 | — | 238,602 | |
| Lead | 18 | 18 | 0 | — | 5,392 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | 2,810 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 89,718 | 89,718 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,480 | 1,480 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 580 | 580 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 37 | 33 | 4 | — | 246,981 | |
| Lead | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | 5,626 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 9 | 9 | 0 | — | 2,930 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 107,047 | 107,047 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,120 | 2,120 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 700 | 700 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 46 | 41 | 5 | — | 229,511 | |
| Lead | 16 | 16 | 0 | — | 5,178 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 11 | 11 | 0 | — | 2,713 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 128,375 | 128,375 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 7,000 | 7,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,060 | 1,060 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 45 | 43 | 2 | — | 255,593 | |
| Lead | 18 | 18 | 0 | — | 5,762 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | 3,004 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | 2,735 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 5,182 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 241,833 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 115,420 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 13,320 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SCEPTER INC. WAVERLY
WAVERLY, TN
|
Nickel | — | 2,735 | — | — |
|
SCEPTER INC. WAVERLY
WAVERLY, TN
|
Copper | — | 241,833 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Copper | 824 | — | — | — |
|
ATHENS HOCKING RECLAMATION CENTER
NELSONVILLE, OH
|
Copper | 483 | — | — | — |
|
SCEPTER INC. BICKNELL
BICKNELL, IN
|
Copper | 3,841 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ATHENS HOCKING RECLAMATION CENTER
NELSONVILLE, OH
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SCEPTER INC. BICKNELL
BICKNELL, IN
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Lead | 74 | — | — | — |
|
ATHENS HOCKING RECLAMATION CENTER
NELSONVILLE, OH
|
Lead | 43 | — | — | — |
|
SCEPTER INC. BICKNELL
BICKNELL, IN
|
Lead | 327 | — | — | — |
|
SCEPTER INC. WAVERLY
WAVERLY, TN
|
Lead | — | 5,182 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Nickel | 32 | — | — | — |
|
ATHENS HOCKING RECLAMATION CENTER
NELSONVILLE, OH
|
Nickel | 19 | — | — | — |
|
SCEPTER INC. BICKNELL
BICKNELL, IN
|
Nickel | 144 | — | — | — |
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 | HPV | Mar 19, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 26, 2019 | Sep 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 10, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 22, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 25, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2017 | Jan 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 29, 2014 | Dec 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 21, 2013 | May 21, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 26, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 26, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602274354 · Aug 28, 2020
$938
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602172747 · Apr 27, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601984179 · Sep 25, 2019
$3,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601910200 · Jul 26, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601602954 · Oct 8, 2018
$750
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601503373 · Jul 30, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601351696 · Mar 13, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600944645 · Feb 22, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600787981 · Aug 30, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000014761-001 · Jan 6, 2015
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