TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 32 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
-
1450 EAST BROOKS ROAD
MEMPHIS, TN 38116
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339113
- Inspections
- 5 · last Dec 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110002107087
How This Compares
#414
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#10,955
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 (2015–2024)
-14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 37 | — |
| 2016 | 37 | 0% |
| 2017 | 32 | -14% |
| 2018 | 27 | -16% |
| 2020 | 27 | — |
| 2021 | 32 | +19% |
| 2022 | 32 | -0% |
| 2023 | 32 | -0% |
| 2024 | 32 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 32,499 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 47,340 | |
| Nitric acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 18,221 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 50,238 | |
| Cobalt | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 37,447 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 19,014 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 57,666 | |
| Cobalt | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 32,472 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | 0 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 21,077 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 57,400 | |
| Cobalt | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 42,015 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 17,729 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 345 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 77,045 | |
| Cobalt | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 42,880 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 21,263 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | 651 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 72,734 | |
| Cobalt | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 43,469 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 19,345 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 64,406 | |
| Cobalt | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 46,760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 15,970 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 12,657 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | 80 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 46,852 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 64,448 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 13,094 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 20,394 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 277 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 37,363 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 69,903 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 10,475 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 17,741 |
| Chromium | — | 47,338 | — | — |
| Cobalt | — | 32,532 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 18,219 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
|
Nickel | — | 18,219 | — | — |
|
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
|
Cobalt | — | 32,495 | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Cobalt | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN SERVICES
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Cobalt | — | 0 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES SOUTH SHELBY LANDFILL
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Cobalt | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Cobalt | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
|
Chromium | — | 47,141 | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Chromium | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN SERVICES
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Chromium | — | 0 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES SOUTH SHELBY LANDFILL
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Chromium | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Chromium | 0 | — | — | — |
|
OMNISOURCE SOUTH WEST
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Chromium | — | 194 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN SERVICES
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES SOUTH SHELBY LANDFILL
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | MEMPHIS CITY MAXSON WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Nitric acid | — | MEMPHIS CITY MAXSON WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Chromium | 4 | MEMPHIS CITY MAXSON WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Nickel | 2 | MEMPHIS CITY MAXSON WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Cobalt | 3 | MEMPHIS CITY MAXSON WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 10, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 10, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 10, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 9, 2013 | May 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 3, 2009 | Apr 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 3, 2009 | Apr 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 3, 2009 | Apr 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 3, 2009 | Apr 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 8, 2004 | Dec 28, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 2001 | May 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 14, 1988 | Sep 1, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 14, 1988 | Sep 1, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 14, 1988 | Sep 1, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 1988 | Jul 14, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 17, 1988 | Jul 14, 1988 | 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
· Case 04-2008-9206 · Oct 28, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980729255-001 · Apr 24, 2009
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980729255-126 · Aug 25, 2005
SHOW CAUSE MEETING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980729255-127 · Aug 23, 2005
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980729255-125 · Mar 21, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980729255-120 · Jan 20, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2002-9983 · Feb 25, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980729255-003 · Jun 28, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980729255-006 · Mar 27, 1984
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