Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SCHOTT GEMTRON CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,513 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
-
615 HWY. 68
SWEETWATER, TN 37874
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- MONROE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327215
- Inspections
- 10 · last Jan 29, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000590156
How This Compares
#165
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#3,729
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 15,139 | — |
| 2017 | 11,513 | -24% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100% |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,198 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 25,014 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,071 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 45,085 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 319 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 20,781 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,075 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 26,986 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 26,889 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 1,064 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 45,679 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 15,054 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,635 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,193 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,030 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,513 | 11,513 | — | — | 45 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,309 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15,139 | 15,139 | — | — | 55 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,482 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 13,056 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 5,099 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RECYCLE SERVICES LLC
OLD HICKORY, TN
|
Copper compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
MEADOW BRANCH LANDFILL
ATHENS, TN
|
Copper compounds | 26 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL TOWEL & UNIFORM INC
NEW BERLIN, WI
|
Copper compounds | 72 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN, LLC, KNOXVILLE
KNOXVILLE, TN
|
Copper compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Copper compounds | — | 5,099 | — | — |
|
METAL SOLUTIONS CORP.
CASA GRANDE, AZ
|
Copper compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN, LLC, KNOXVILLE
KNOXVILLE, TN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
MEADOW BRANCH LANDFILL
ATHENS, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 800 | — | — | — |
|
METAL SOLUTIONS CORP.
CASA GRANDE, AZ
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
RECYCLE SERVICES LLC
OLD HICKORY, TN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,076 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 11,980 | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL TOWEL & UNIFORM INC
NEW BERLIN, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 11,156 | — | — | — |
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 | Jan 29, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 17, 2018 | Apr 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Apr 17, 2018 | May 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 2018 | May 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 17, 2018 | May 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 17, 2018 | May 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 8, 2014 | Oct 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 15, 2008 | Feb 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 15, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 12, 2002 | Oct 21, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 29, 2000 | Jan 9, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 1997 | Apr 29, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 1995 | Jan 6, 1996 | 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-TND066720434-001 · Jun 5, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND066720434-120 · Sep 15, 2014
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND066720434-126 · Mar 1, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND066720434-268 · May 5, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND066720434-459 · Jan 12, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND066720434-436 · Dec 6, 1995
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