Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TYSON FARMS
Quick Summary
- •Released 676,389 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.
- Address
-
1019 SHELBYVILLE ST
CENTER, TX 75935
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 3 · last Nov 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 7, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000458683
How This Compares
#59
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#295
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+20% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 621,394 | — |
| 2016 | 530,662 | -15% |
| 2017 | 676,389 | +27% |
| 2018 | 413,471 | -39% |
| 2019 | 410,460 | -1% |
| 2020 | 11,837 | -97% |
| 2021 | 14,650 | +24% |
| 2022 | 863,810 | +5796% |
| 2023 | 749,364 | -13% |
| 2024 | 745,248 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 735,665 | — | 735,665 | — | 886 | |
| Ammonia | 9,583 | 9,500 | 83 | — | 30 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 738,795 | 750 | 738,045 | — | 1,197 | |
| Ammonia | 10,314 | 10,245 | 69 | — | 4,609 | |
| Peracetic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 850,000 | — | 850,000 | — | 420 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7,700 | — | 7,700 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,650 | 5,510 | 140 | — | 310 | |
| Peracetic acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 12,970 | 12,867 | 103 | — | 7,742 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,220 | — | 1,220 | — | 2,011 | |
| Peracetic acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,548 | 10,480 | 68 | — | 617 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 829 | — | 829 | — | 1,098 | |
| Peracetic acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 410,000 | — | 410,000 | — | 1,300 | |
| Peracetic acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 404,418 | — | 404,418 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,593 | 8,521 | 72 | — | 7 | |
| Peracetic acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 553,002 | — | 553,002 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 111,986 | 111,986 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,401 | 11,284 | 117 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 524,185 | — | 524,185 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,477 | 6,221 | 256 | — | 40 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 616,225 | — | 616,225 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,169 | 5,104 | 65 | — | 49 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 29,613 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 293,904 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 886 | — | 345,163 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Ammonia | 30 | — | — | — |
|
DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 886 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 13, 2024 | Oct 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 1, 2024 | Nov 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 15, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 15, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 15, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 15, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 15, 2022 | Nov 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 15, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 15, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 13, 2022 | Jul 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 24, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 27, 2017 | Mar 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 14, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 30, 2015 | Jan 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 30, 2015 | Jan 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 13, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 28, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 27, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 27, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 27, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 27, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2007 | Dec 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 24, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jun 3, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 7, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 6, 1990 | Dec 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 6, 1990 | Aug 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 8, 1988 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,355.44 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +42% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,613.04 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +58% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,515.21 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +52% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,739.57 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +66% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,897.45 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +75% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,548.12 kg/d | 3,501.70 | +1% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,890.99 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +75% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,014.82 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +82% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,706.91 kg/d | 3,501.70 | +6% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,922.20 kg/d | 3,501.70 | +12% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,471.35 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +49% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,392.04 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +45% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,918.75 kg/d | 3,501.70 | +12% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,056.77 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +24% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.37 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +46% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,570.85 kg/d | 3,501.70 | +2% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,713.04 kg/d | 3,501.70 | +6% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,846.40 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +72% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,906.10 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +76% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,768.49 kg/d | 3,501.70 | +8% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,783.95 kg/d | 3,501.70 | +8% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,948.82 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +78% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,055.51 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +85% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,478.30 kg/d | 3,501.70 | +28% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,726.02 kg/d | 3,501.70 | +6% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,073.87 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +86% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 509.13 kg/d | 488.96 | +4% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,899.99 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +75% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,798.86 kg/d | 1,654.83 | +69% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,732.86 kg/d | 3,501.70 | +35% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 158.23 kg/d | 154.81 | +2% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.68 MGD | 1.50 | +12% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +225% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.18 kg/d | 56.75 | +13% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,023.08 kg/d | 760.00 | +35% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.42 kg/d | 154.81 | +4% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,248.89 kg/d | 134.38 | +829% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 950.71 kg/d | 760.00 | +25% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 632.63 kg/d | 56.75 | +1,015% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,213.87 kg/d | 760.00 | +60% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 793.15 kg/d | 134.38 | +490% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 287.03 kg/d | 154.81 | +85% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 404.87 kg/d | 56.75 | +613% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 175.80 kg/d | 103.06 | +71% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 293.12 kg/d | 154.81 | +89% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 167.62 kg/d | 154.81 | +8% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 523.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +162% | May 2016 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1994-0149
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N476
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2025-1754 · Jun 9, 2025
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2017-0725-IWD-E · Mar 7, 2018
$80,850
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2018-1720 · Nov 27, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD981609795-1 · Feb 26, 2016
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2000-N318 · Feb 8, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-1091 · Feb 8, 2001
$5,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N698 · Jul 31, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N475 · May 8, 1991
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N488 · Mar 8, 1988
Judicial
· Case 06-1987-0002 · Mar 8, 1988
$375,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N221 · Jul 14, 1986
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