TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TYSON FRESH MEATS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,366,151 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $150,668 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1500 PLUM CREEK PKY
LEXINGTON, NE 68850
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- DAWSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 8 · last Aug 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $150,668 · last Jun 14, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000760276
How This Compares
#2
of 154 TRI reporters in NE
#79
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)
-2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,401,909 | — |
| 2016 | 2,578,241 | +7% |
| 2017 | 2,366,151 | -8% |
| 2018 | 2,708,298 | +14% |
| 2019 | 2,730,076 | +1% |
| 2020 | 2,681,638 | -2% |
| 2021 | 2,061,003 | -23% |
| 2022 | 1,927,680 | -6% |
| 2023 | 2,023,386 | +5% |
| 2024 | 2,354,217 | +16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | 736 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,347,076 | — | 2,347,076 | — | 315 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,667 | 3,571 | 96 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,294 | 3,040 | 254 | — | 5,133 | |
| Peracetic acid | 180 | 180 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | 800 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,003,365 | — | 2,003,365 | — | 390 | |
| Ammonia | 17,660 | 17,411 | 249 | — | 6,795 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,181 | 2,123 | 58 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 180 | 180 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | 704 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,908,224 | — | 1,908,224 | — | 858 | |
| Ammonia | 16,344 | 16,210 | 134 | — | 2,191 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,932 | 2,887 | 45 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 180 | 180 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | 646 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,052,803 | — | 2,052,789 | 14 | 8,692 | |
| Ammonia | 4,583 | 3,627 | 220 | 736 | 8,011 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,517 | 3,456 | 61 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 100 | 100 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | 640 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,659,822 | — | 2,659,822 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 18,067 | 17,915 | 152 | — | 2,183 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,609 | 3,555 | 54 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 140 | 140 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | 510 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,700,031 | — | 2,700,000 | 31 | 143 | |
| Ammonia | 25,140 | 23,300 | 640 | 1,200 | 5,028 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,765 | 4,700 | 65 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 140 | 140 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,700,000 | — | 2,700,000 | — | 5,256 | |
| Ammonia | 4,086 | 3,908 | 178 | — | 38,481 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,062 | 4,000 | 62 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 140 | 140 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,343,126 | 5 | 2,343,121 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 17,699 | 17,583 | 116 | — | 9,421 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,816 | 4,800 | 16 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | 800 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,549,467 | 5 | 2,549,462 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 14,350 | 14,195 | 155 | — | 18,632 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 7,274 | 2,354 | 4,920 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 6,866 | 10 | 6,856 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 284 | 255 | 29 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,362,660 | 5 | 2,362,655 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 29,284 | 14,585 | 152 | 14,547 | 26,514 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 9,395 | 2,459 | 6,936 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 560 | 255 | 305 | — | — | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | 1,869 | — | 36,222 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 321,865 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 44,132 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 162,316 |
| Chlorine | — | 736 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 54 | — | 3,691,197 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SMART SOIL
GRAND ISLAND, NE
|
Ammonia | — | 1,622 | — | — |
|
TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.
HOLCOMB, KS
|
Ammonia | 943 | — | — | — |
|
LEXINGTON AREA SOLID WASTE
LEXINGTON, NE
|
Ammonia | 2,321 | — | — | — |
|
CRAWFORD FEED LOT
LEXINGTON, NE
|
Ammonia | — | 247 | — | — |
|
CRAWFORD FEED LOT
LEXINGTON, NE
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 41 | — | — |
|
LEXINGTON AREA SOLID WASTE
LEXINGTON, NE
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 16 | — | — | — |
|
SMART SOIL
GRAND ISLAND, NE
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 13 | — | — |
|
TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.
HOLCOMB, KS
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 245 | — | — | — |
|
DPC INDUSTRIES
BELLEVUE, NE
|
Chlorine | — | 736 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Land Application (non-503 non-CAFO) | Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 8, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 10, 1994 | Sep 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 19, 1990 | Mar 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 6, 1990 | Jun 26, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 31, 1989 | Nov 17, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 31, 1989 | Jun 19, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 31, 1989 | Nov 17, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 1, 1988 | Sep 26, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 1, 1986 | Dec 24, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 13, 1985 | Jan 13, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 27, 1983 | Nov 27, 1983 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.00 MPN/100mL | 298.00 | +174% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Fecal coliform, MPN, EC med, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,700.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +325% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Fecal coliform, MPN, EC med, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 500.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +25% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 461.00 MPN/100mL | 298.00 | +55% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Fecal coliform, MPN, EC med, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 500.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +25% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Fecal coliform, MPN, EC med, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +450% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 kg/d | 53.00 | +42% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 295.60 kg/d | 106.00 | +179% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.93 mg/L | 4.00 | +98% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.20 mg/L | 8.00 | +290% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Fecal coliform, MPN, EC med, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,700.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +325% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 184.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +46% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 866.00 MPN/100mL | 298.00 | +191% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Fecal coliform, MPN, EC med, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +225% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 930.00 mg/L | 904.00 | +3% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,166.00 mg/L | 1,066.00 | +9% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 690.00 mg/L | 680.00 | +1% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 769.00 mg/L | 755.00 | +2% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Fecal coliform, MPN, EC med, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +225% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,002.00 mg/L | 980.00 | +2% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.16 kg/d | 0.33 | +857% | May 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 kg/d | 0.17 | +276% | May 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.03 | +790% | May 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +440% | May 2015 | Open |
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-NED072892037-001 · Aug 27, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED072892037-000 · Aug 10, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED072892037-014 · Oct 26, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED072892037-013 · Apr 9, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED072892037-006 · Oct 31, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED072892037-007 · May 31, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED072892037-005 · Jun 7, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED072892037-004 · Dec 1, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED072892037-002 · Dec 18, 1985
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