TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 412 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
-
501 E. LINCOLN ST.
SEARCY, AR 72143
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- WHITE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331529
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 28, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 24, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110000451804
How This Compares
#193
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#8,213
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)
+777% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 64 | — |
| 2016 | 65 | +2% |
| 2017 | 412 | +534% |
| 2018 | 401 | -3% |
| 2019 | 241 | -40% |
| 2020 | 193 | -20% |
| 2021 | 408 | +111% |
| 2022 | 379 | -7% |
| 2023 | 452 | +19% |
| 2024 | 561 | +24% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 458 | 438 | 19 | 1 | 478,364 | |
| Zinc compounds | 85 | 24 | 60 | 1 | 44,822 | |
| Lead | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 17,985 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3,741 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 345 | 321 | 23 | 1 | 62,184 | |
| Zinc compounds | 93 | 17 | 75 | 1 | 12,778 | |
| Lead | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4,163 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 438 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 321 | 303 | 17 | 1 | 484,411 | |
| Zinc compounds | 44 | 16 | 27 | 1 | 41,691 | |
| Lead | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 17,120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3,824 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 352 | 328 | 23 | 1 | 434,525 | |
| Zinc compounds | 41 | 18 | 22 | 1 | 38,851 | |
| Lead | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 15,325 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3,441 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 112 | 93 | 18 | 1 | 389,344 | |
| Zinc compounds | 72 | 5 | 66 | 1 | 29,799 | |
| Lead | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13,551 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 186 | 143 | 42 | 1 | 358,244 | |
| Zinc compounds | 46 | 8 | 37 | 1 | 28,989 | |
| Lead | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12,646 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2,851 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 344 | 318 | 25 | 1 | 330,530 | |
| Zinc compounds | 43 | 17 | 25 | 1 | 31,322 | |
| Lead | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12,060 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2,607 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 376 | 358 | 17 | 1 | 393,823 | |
| Zinc compounds | 21 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 37,191 | |
| Lead | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 14,086 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3,128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
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 | — | 83,837 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 3,171,819 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 177,962 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 20,197 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BLK QUARRIES, INC.
ROSE BUD, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 22 | — | — | — |
|
TWO PINE LANDFILL
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
|
Nickel | 3 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Nickel | 2 | — | — | — |
|
I SCHUMANN & COMPANY
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Nickel | — | 3,735 | — | — |
|
BLK QUARRIES, INC.
ROSE BUD, AR
|
Nickel | 1 | — | — | — |
|
I SCHUMANN & COMPANY
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Lead | — | 15,504 | — | — |
|
TWO PINE LANDFILL
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
|
Lead | 1,882 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Lead | 549 | — | — | — |
|
BLK QUARRIES, INC.
ROSE BUD, AR
|
Lead | 50 | — | — | — |
|
I SCHUMANN & COMPANY
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 32,910 | — | — |
|
TWO PINE LANDFILL
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 820 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 11,070 | — | — | — |
|
TWO PINE LANDFILL
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
|
Copper | 8,405 | — | — | — |
|
I SCHUMANN & COMPANY
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Copper | — | 469,570 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Copper | 164 | — | — | — |
|
BLK QUARRIES, INC.
ROSE BUD, AR
|
Copper | 225 | — | — | — |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 20, 2021 | Jun 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 20, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 20, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | May 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | May 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2014 | May 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2014 | May 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 28, 2011 | Apr 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2011 | Apr 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 28, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 28, 2011 | Apr 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | 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 |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 13, 1992 | Feb 25, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 13, 1992 | Feb 25, 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ART060010345-001 · Feb 28, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ART060010345-000 · Jan 13, 1992
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