TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE WALKER
Quick Summary
- •Released 92 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 $6,571 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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645 E. BROAD ST.
SMITHVILLE, TN 37166
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- DEKALB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336390
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $6,571 · last Feb 17, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110004984777
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 | 78 | — |
| 2016 | 111 | +41% |
| 2017 | 92 | -17% |
| 2018 | 63 | -31% |
| 2020 | 39 | — |
| 2021 | 85 | +117% |
| 2022 | 106 | +25% |
| 2023 | 72 | -32% |
| 2024 | 90 | +25% |
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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.
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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PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
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Chromium | 865 | — | — | — |
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METALX WATERLOO
WATERLOO, IN
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Chromium | — | 397,030 | — | — |
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METALX WATERLOO
WATERLOO, IN
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Manganese | — | 21,374 | — | — |
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PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
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Manganese | 47 | — | — | — |
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METALX WATERLOO
WATERLOO, IN
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Nickel | — | 62,772 | — | — |
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PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
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Nickel | 136 | — | — | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 21, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 22, 2018 | May 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 2018 | May 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 1992 | Oct 19, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 3, 1992 | Oct 19, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 1992 | Oct 19, 1992 | 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.