Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
TYSON FOODS - WALDRON PROCESSING
Quick Summary
- •Released 210,051 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
-
442 PLANT ST
WALDRON, AR 72958
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- SCOTT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110033012246
How This Compares
#33
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#683
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
2
Water (CWA)
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)
+578% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 116,308 | — |
| 2016 | 114,447 | -2% |
| 2017 | 210,051 | +84% |
| 2018 | 265,095 | +26% |
| 2019 | 285,480 | +8% |
| 2020 | 190,262 | -33% |
| 2021 | 193,872 | +2% |
| 2022 | 304,374 | +57% |
| 2023 | 387,882 | +27% |
| 2024 | 788,269 | +103% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 784,519 | — | 784,519 | — | 103 | |
| Peracetic acid | 3,360 | 3,360 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 390 | 328 | 62 | — | 3,975 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 383,440 | — | 383,440 | — | 141 | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,400 | 2,400 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,042 | 1,947 | 95 | — | 1,819 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 300,846 | — | 300,846 | — | 174 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,058 | 1,020 | 38 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 570 | 515 | 55 | — | 2,556 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 188,438 | — | 188,438 | — | 140 | |
| Ammonia | 3,534 | 3,455 | 79 | — | 1,617 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 185,544 | — | 185,544 | — | 93 | |
| Ammonia | 2,818 | 2,782 | 36 | — | 2,205 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 280,000 | — | 280,000 | — | 200 | |
| Ammonia | 3,580 | 3,370 | 210 | — | 1,900 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | 10 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 257,225 | — | 257,225 | — | 6 | |
| Ammonia | 5,970 | 5,940 | 30 | — | 3,495 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 200,686 | — | 200,686 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,580 | 5,525 | 55 | — | 5,498 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,885 | 1,823 | 62 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 109,044 | — | 109,044 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,403 | 5,345 | 58 | — | 1,260 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 110,857 | — | 110,857 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,451 | 5,358 | 93 | — | 219 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 103 | — | 795,069 |
| Ammonia | — | 3,975 | — | 32,117 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 267,928 |
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 | — | 3,975 | — | — |
|
DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 103 | — | — |
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 achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2006 | Apr 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2005 | Apr 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 20, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 21, 1990 | Feb 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 21, 1990 | — | 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 | 670.00 mg/L | 660.00 | +2% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 694.29 mg/L | 660.00 | +5% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 711.00 mg/L | 660.00 | +8% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.80 mg/L | 70.00 | +5% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 680.00 mg/L | 660.00 | +3% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 716.00 mg/L | 660.00 | +8% | Feb 2016 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 420.69 kg/d | 331.42 | +27% | Feb 2016 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +71% | Feb 2016 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 105.00 | +14% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +71% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 752.00 mg/L | 660.00 | +14% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 436.42 kg/d | 331.42 | +32% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 105.00 | +14% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +57% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 105.00 | +5% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 343.07 kg/d | 331.42 | +4% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 700.00 mg/L | 660.00 | +6% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +14% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 928.00 mg/L | 660.00 | +41% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 165.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +10% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,825.06 kg/d | 3,123.97 | +22% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +29% | Oct 2015 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 156.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +4% | Oct 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 668.00 mg/L | 660.00 | +1% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +71% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 504.43 kg/d | 497.13 | +1% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 504.43 kg/d | 331.42 | +52% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 105.00 | +14% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +7% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +14% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 166.50 mg/L | 150.00 | +11% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.50 mg/L | 150.00 | +4% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,257.05 kg/d | 3,123.97 | +4% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +29% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 352.32 kg/d | 331.42 | +6% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +14% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 869.68 kg/d | 710.06 | +22% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 772.00 mg/L | 660.00 | +17% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 218.50 mg/L | 150.00 | +46% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 197.50 mg/L | 150.00 | +32% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +29% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 764.00 mg/L | 660.00 | +16% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 594.65 kg/d | 331.42 | +79% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 752.00 mg/L | 660.00 | +14% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 194.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +29% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 146.00 mg/L | 105.00 | +39% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 594.65 kg/d | 497.13 | +20% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 790.16 kg/d | 710.06 | +11% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 146.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +109% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 809.68 kg/d | 710.06 | +14% | Mar 2015 | 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 06-2015-1704 · Mar 10, 2015
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00007219 · Jan 28, 2005
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00000683 · Mar 21, 1990
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