FRIT INDUSTRIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,138 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
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156 FRIT DRIVE
WALNUT RIDGE, AR 72476
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- LAWRENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325314
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 14, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 15, 2000
- Registry ID
- 110000607870
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,518 | — |
| 2016 | 2,553 | +1% |
| 2017 | 2,138 | -16% |
| 2018 | 1,911 | -11% |
| 2019 | 2,163 | +13% |
| 2020 | 1,788 | -17% |
| 2021 | 2,260 | +26% |
| 2022 | 2,004 | -11% |
| 2023 | 2,330 | +16% |
| 2024 | 2,166 | -7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,271 | 1,271 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 487 | 464 | 23 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 381 | 381 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,345 | 1,345 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 524 | 524 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 431 | 431 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,161 | 1,161 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 453 | 453 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 361 | 361 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,481 | 1,477 | 4 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 477 | 468 | 9 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 267 | 249 | 18 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 25 | 23 | 2 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,015 | 1,004 | 11 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 441 | 425 | 16 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 311 | 299 | 12 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,300 | 1,272 | 28 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 467 | 461 | 6 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 365 | 361 | 4 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 12 | 8 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,057 | 1,044 | 13 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 434 | 430 | 4 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 390 | 388 | 2 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 21 | 17 | 4 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,322 | 1,271 | 51 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 453 | 450 | 3 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 324 | 318 | 6 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 29 | 22 | 7 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,782 | 1,611 | 171 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 414 | 413 | 2 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 333 | 330 | 3 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,659 | 1,517 | 142 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 445 | 443 | 2 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 391 | 388 | 3 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 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 |
|---|
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 | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Jul 14, 2015 | Aug 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 2, 2012 | Mar 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 16, 1999 | Jun 15, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 15, 1992 | Nov 7, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 1992 | Nov 7, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 15, 1992 | Nov 7, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 15, 1992 | Nov 7, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 28, 1990 | Sep 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Dec 13, 1989 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 13, 1989 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Dec 19, 1988 | Apr 12, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 19, 1988 | Apr 12, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Aug 1, 1988 | Dec 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Nov 4, 1987 | May 5, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 21, 1987 | Aug 6, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 21, 1987 | Aug 6, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 21, 1987 | Aug 6, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 30, 1986 | May 5, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 28, 1984 | Jan 31, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 10, 1984 | Dec 20, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 31, 1984 | Sep 7, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 31, 1984 | Sep 7, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 31, 1984 | Sep 7, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 15, 1984 | Dec 20, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 15, 1984 | Dec 20, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 15, 1984 | Dec 20, 1985 | 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.