MERIDIAN TERMINAL II
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,575 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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101 65TH AVENUE
MERIDIAN, MS 39307
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- LAUDERDALE County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424710
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 14, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 29, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110002221131
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
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 | 3,170 | — |
| 2016 | 3,138 | -1% |
| 2017 | 1,575 | -50% |
| 2018 | 2,957 | +88% |
| 2019 | 5,987 | +102% |
| 2020 | 5,400 | -10% |
| 2021 | 603 | -89% |
| 2022 | 3,227 | +435% |
| 2023 | 3,220 | -0% |
| 2024 | 589 | -82% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 286 | 281 | 5 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 103 | 98 | 5 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 68 | 63 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 68 | 63 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 42 | 37 | 5 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 22 | 17 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,576 | 1,571 | 5 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 570 | 565 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 366 | 361 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 366 | 361 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 235 | 230 | 5 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 107 | 102 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,606 | 1,606 | — | — | 630 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 564 | 564 | — | — | 220 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 366 | 361 | 5 | — | 141 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 361 | 361 | — | — | 141 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 229 | 229 | — | — | 88 | |
| Naphthalene | 101 | 101 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 330 | 325 | 5 | — | 438 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 78 | 73 | 5 | — | 98 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 78 | 73 | 5 | — | 98 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 56 | 51 | 5 | — | 61 | |
| Naphthalene | 33 | 28 | 5 | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 28 | 23 | 5 | — | 153 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,649 | 1,649 | — | — | 5,385 | |
| Toluene | 1,600 | 1,600 | — | — | 5,224 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 774 | 774 | — | — | 2,526 | |
| n-Hexane | 437 | 437 | — | — | 1,443 | |
| Benzene | 363 | 363 | — | — | 1,183 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 358 | 358 | — | — | 1,169 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 219 | 219 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,821 | 1,816 | 5 | — | 854 | |
| Toluene | 1,767 | 1,762 | 5 | — | 145 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 857 | 852 | 5 | — | 454 | |
| n-Hexane | 492 | 487 | 5 | — | 286 | |
| Benzene | 404 | 399 | 5 | — | 186 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 400 | 395 | 5 | — | 182 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 246 | 241 | 5 | — | 145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,351 | 1,351 | — | — | 1,787 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 489 | 489 | — | — | 622 | |
| Benzene | 301 | 301 | — | — | 415 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 301 | 301 | — | — | 397 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,772 | |
| n-Hexane | 166 | 166 | — | — | 188 | |
| Naphthalene | 94 | 94 | — | — | 123 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | |
| n-Hexane | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | |
| Benzene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,078 | 1,073 | 5 | — | 750 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 760 | 755 | 5 | — | 250 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | |
| Naphthalene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,110 | 1,105 | 5 | — | 1,546 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 760 | 755 | 5 | — | 1,537 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | |
| Naphthalene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AARON OIL CO INC
SARALAND, AL
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 250 | — | — |
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AARON OIL CO INC
SARALAND, AL
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1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 250 | — | — |
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AARON OIL CO INC
SARALAND, AL
|
Benzene | — | 250 | — | — |
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AARON OIL CO INC
SARALAND, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 250 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL CO INC
SARALAND, AL
|
n-Hexane | — | 250 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL CO INC
SARALAND, AL
|
Naphthalene | — | 250 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL CO INC
SARALAND, AL
|
Toluene | — | 250 | — | — |
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 | FRV | May 20, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 26, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 8, 2022 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,171% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,044% | Dec 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.