Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TYSON FRESH MEATS INC - JOSLIN IL
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,180,897 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
-
RTE 92 S OF 38TH AV N
HILLSDALE, IL 61257
View on map ↗ - County
- ROCK ISLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 2 · last Oct 17, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 12, 2001
- Registry ID
- 110018218720
How This Compares
#5
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#89
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-24% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,281,445 | — |
| 2016 | 2,430,055 | +7% |
| 2017 | 2,180,897 | -10% |
| 2018 | 2,938,955 | +35% |
| 2019 | 2,755,500 | -6% |
| 2020 | 3,091,528 | +12% |
| 2021 | 2,549,990 | -18% |
| 2022 | 1,533,774 | -40% |
| 2023 | 2,225,262 | +45% |
| 2024 | 1,735,401 | -22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,707,188 | 5 | 1,707,144 | 39 | 655 | |
| Ammonia | 25,023 | 22,764 | 320 | 1,939 | 3,093 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,165 | 1,165 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 220 | — | 15 | 205 | 4,612 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,197,505 | 5 | 2,197,250 | 250 | 123 | |
| Ammonia | 16,296 | 15,802 | 244 | 250 | 1,619 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 8,087 | 8,074 | 13 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,301 | 1,301 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 268 | — | 18 | 250 | 12,359 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,512,674 | 5 | 1,512,653 | 16 | 977 | |
| Ammonia | 10,379 | 9,323 | 159 | 897 | 2,087 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 8,363 | 8,348 | 15 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 450 | 450 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 103 | — | 11 | 92 | 11,264 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,520,765 | 5 | 2,520,710 | 50 | 1,790 | |
| Ammonia | 26,900 | 25,360 | 730 | 810 | 2,570 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 370 | 370 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 150 | — | 10 | 140 | 8,950 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,067,679 | 5 | 3,067,528 | 146 | 3,372 | |
| Ammonia | 21,168 | 18,919 | 828 | 1,421 | 2,723 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 626 | 626 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 250 | — | 14 | 236 | 655 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,700,390 | — | 2,700,000 | 390 | 174 | |
| Ammonia | 44,310 | 23,400 | 910 | 20,000 | 1,505 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 6,870 | 6,860 | 10 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,115 | — | 15 | 2,100 | 366 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,810 | 1,810 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,908,118 | 5 | 2,908,102 | 11 | 240 | |
| Ammonia | 20,757 | 18,188 | 940 | 1,629 | 27,550 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 8,228 | 8,215 | 13 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 47 | — | 20 | 27 | 842 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,122,500 | 5 | 2,122,495 | — | 102 | |
| Ammonia | 48,367 | 47,556 | 811 | — | 27,494 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 8,212 | 8,195 | 17 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | — | 13 | — | 757 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,388,466 | 5 | 2,388,461 | — | 356 | |
| Ammonia | 35,869 | 34,999 | 870 | — | 33,613 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,845 | 2,161 | 1,684 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 65 | 10 | 55 | — | 1,176 | |
| Peracetic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,244,025 | 5 | 2,244,020 | — | 75 | |
| Ammonia | 31,570 | 30,720 | 850 | — | 7,230 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,930 | 1,830 | 2,100 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 110 | 10 | 100 | — | 220 | |
| Peracetic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 174,825 |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 20 | — | — |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 192,488 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 4,673,574 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 24,670 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 84,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DAN WOLF FARM GROUND
GENESEO, IL
|
Ammonia | 794 | — | — | — |
|
QUAD CITIES LANDFILL
MILAN, IL
|
Ammonia | 879 | — | — | — |
|
RALPH WEAVER FARM GROUND
ERIE, IL
|
Ammonia | 347 | — | — | — |
|
UPPER ROCK ISLAND COUNTY LANDFILL
EAST MOLINE, IL
|
Ammonia | 825 | — | — | — |
|
WEBER BEEF FARM GROUND
GENESEO, IL
|
Ammonia | 18 | — | — | — |
|
TYSON FRESH MEATS INC HIDES TANNERY
DAKOTA CITY, NE
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 20 | — | — |
|
DAN WOLF FARM GROUND
GENESEO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 292 | — | — | — |
|
QUAD CITIES LANDFILL
MILAN, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 39 | — | — | — |
|
RALPH WEAVER FARM GROUND
ERIE, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 128 | — | — | — |
|
UPPER ROCK ISLAND COUNTY LANDFILL
EAST MOLINE, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4,120 | — | — | — |
|
WEBER BEEF FARM GROUND
GENESEO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | — | — | — |
|
WEBER BEEF FARM GROUND
GENESEO, IL
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 22 | — | — | — |
|
QUAD CITIES LANDFILL
MILAN, IL
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 29 | — | — | — |
|
UPPER ROCK ISLAND COUNTY LANDFILL
EAST MOLINE, IL
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 447 | — | — | — |
|
RALPH WEAVER FARM GROUND
ERIE, IL
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 29 | — | — | — |
|
DAN WOLF FARM GROUND
GENESEO, IL
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 65 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jan 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2022 | Jan 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2022 | Jan 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2021 | Jan 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2021 | Jan 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 27, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2020 | Jan 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2020 | Jan 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 31, 2015 | Jan 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 31, 2015 | Jan 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 31, 2013 | Jan 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 31, 2013 | Jan 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 31, 2012 | Jan 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 31, 2012 | Jan 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2004 | Nov 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 27, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 27, 2000 | Jun 2, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 26, 1989 | Jan 31, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 30, 1989 | Jan 31, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 31, 1988 | Jan 31, 2003 | Resolved |
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 suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 929.75 kg/d | 738.20 | +26% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +84% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.51 mg/L | 3.20 | +41% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.84 mg/L | 2.90 | +67% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.94 kg/d | 47.22 | +4% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 450.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +13% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.18 mg/L | 3.20 | +124% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.72 mg/L | 2.90 | +132% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.61 kg/d | 42.81 | +49% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.99 mg/L | 2.90 | +3% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 517.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +29% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +6% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +48% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 3.20 | +56% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 3.10 | +94% | Aug 2016 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.67 kg/d | 45.85 | +4% | Aug 2016 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604196501 · Sep 3, 2024
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603934444 · Mar 18, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602888303 · Nov 2, 2021
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602797878 · Aug 10, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602745492 · Jun 8, 2021
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602688628 · Apr 7, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602227616 · Jun 24, 2020
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602186060 · Apr 30, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2007-0142 · Sep 14, 2007
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00007289 · Nov 3, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2002-0029 · Oct 12, 2001
$200,000
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-1996-N007 · Oct 18, 1995
Judicial
· Case 05-1991-0077 · Oct 18, 1995
$280,000
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-1995-N014 · Oct 18, 1994
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00001517 · Sep 13, 1989
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00000777 · Jun 22, 1989
Other facilities in ROCK ISLAND County, IL
VILLAGE OF HILLSDALE
HILLSDALE, IL
ROCK ISLAND RIVER TERMINAL
ROCK ISLAND, IL
· Transportation and Warehousing
REYNOLDS-TP 01-WELLS 1 AND 2
REYNOLDS, IL
ACTION AUTOBODY
ROCK ISLAND, IL