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TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC - AMARILLO, TX
Quick Summary
- •Released 248,927 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
-
5000 NORTH FM 1912
AMARILLO, TX 79108
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- POTTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 21, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110009497785
How This Compares
#94
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#616
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)
+26% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 202,629 | — |
| 2016 | 297,348 | +47% |
| 2017 | 248,927 | -16% |
| 2018 | 187,304 | -25% |
| 2019 | 280 | -100% |
| 2020 | 164,256 | +58563% |
| 2021 | 308,439 | +88% |
| 2022 | 247,828 | -20% |
| 2023 | 198,926 | -20% |
| 2024 | 255,292 | +28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 190,826 | 126,847 | — | 63,979 | 1,848 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 63,975 | — | — | 63,975 | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 280 | 280 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 211 | — | — | 211 | 8,632 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 144,988 | 77,335 | — | 67,653 | 1,431 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 53,406 | — | — | 53,406 | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 280 | 280 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 252 | — | — | 252 | 7,239 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 193,106 | 77,839 | — | 115,267 | 1,572 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 54,184 | — | — | 54,184 | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 280 | 280 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 258 | — | — | 258 | 11,075 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 184,805 | 142,059 | — | 42,746 | 2,754 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 89,668 | — | — | 89,668 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 32,258 | 32,258 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,428 | — | — | 1,428 | 2,529 | |
| Peracetic acid | 280 | 280 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 140,849 | 113,342 | — | 27,507 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 19,617 | 11,356 | — | 8,261 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,923 | — | — | 2,923 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 587 | — | — | 587 | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 280 | 280 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 280 | 280 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 109,821 | 64,475 | — | 45,346 | 8,179 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 72,458 | 21,246 | — | 51,212 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,984 | — | — | 3,984 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 761 | — | — | 761 | 1,610 | |
| Peracetic acid | 280 | 280 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 138,247 | 109,389 | — | 28,858 | 2,227 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 106,954 | 48,712 | — | 58,242 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,921 | — | — | 2,921 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 785 | — | — | 785 | 4,164 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 144,748 | 30,645 | — | 114,103 | 7,622 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 130,626 | 59,451 | — | 71,175 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 20,499 | — | — | 20,499 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,455 | — | — | 1,455 | 4,481 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 104,888 | 65,047 | — | 39,841 | 56,654 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 59,007 | — | — | 59,007 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 37,417 | 29,132 | — | 8,285 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,298 | — | — | 1,298 | 12,005 | |
| Peracetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 339,862 |
| Ammonia | — | 732 | — | 2,399 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 60,297 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 4,053,727 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BFI SOUTHWEST LANDFILL
CANYON, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5,601 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TULSA, INC
TULSA, OK
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,355 | — | — | — |
|
URBANZYK FARMS
WHITE DEER, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 675 | — | — | — |
|
UTE CREEK FARMS
AMARILLO, TX
|
Ammonia | — | 732 | — | — |
|
BFI SOUTHWEST LANDFILL
CANYON, TX
|
Ammonia | 19 | — | — | — |
|
URBANZYK FARMS
WHITE DEER, TX
|
Ammonia | 1,094 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TULSA, INC
TULSA, OK
|
Ammonia | 2 | — | — | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 21, 2013 | Jul 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 25, 2011 | Jul 5, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 6, 2008 | Aug 20, 2008 | 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 06-1997-0796
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD065022121-4 · Jun 14, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD065022121-3 · May 4, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD065022121-2 · Jun 23, 2011
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD065022121-1 · Aug 6, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1995-0258 · Mar 23, 1995
$6,000
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