Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BEKAERT CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 20,212 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1881 BEKAERT DR
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
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- CRAWFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332999
- Inspections
- 7 · last May 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 10, 1995
- Registry ID
- 110000453553
How This Compares
#82
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#2,816
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
1
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)
+22% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,248 | — |
| 2016 | 20,095 | -1% |
| 2017 | 20,212 | +1% |
| 2018 | 20,258 | 0% |
| 2020 | 21,902 | — |
| 2021 | 17,822 | -19% |
| 2022 | 26,763 | +50% |
| 2023 | 24,762 | -7% |
| 2024 | 24,735 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 17,092 | 17,027 | 65 | — | 1,678,678 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,523 | 7,523 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 120 | 119 | 1 | — | 73,915 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 17,117 | 16,936 | 181 | — | 2,274,667 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,523 | 7,523 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 122 | 117 | 5 | — | 89,676 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 17,863 | 17,817 | 46 | — | 2,927,802 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,523 | 7,523 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,244 | 1,244 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 133 | 133 | 1 | — | 95,176 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,296 | 10,200 | 96 | — | 2,301,024 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,523 | 7,523 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 110,882 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 21,295 | 21,295 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 381 | 354 | 26 | 1 | 99,693 | |
| Zinc compounds | 207 | 144 | 60 | 3 | 2,182,298 | |
| Nickel compounds | 19 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 577 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 19,856 | 19,856 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 330 | 312 | 16 | 2 | 114,246 | |
| Zinc compounds | 50 | 29 | 18 | 3 | 1,789,955 | |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 19,856 | 19,856 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 297 | 292 | 3 | 2 | 106,768 | |
| Zinc compounds | 54 | 29 | 22 | 3 | 1,929,843 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 139 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 19,856 | 19,856 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 194 | 190 | 2 | 2 | 107,505 | |
| Zinc compounds | 40 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 1,831,664 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 19,856 | 19,856 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 317 | 313 | 2 | 2 | 150,996 | |
| Zinc compounds | 57 | 29 | 25 | 3 | 2,198,297 | |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 305 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 72,440 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 350,747 |
| Zinc compounds | — | 1,629,910 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CITY OF SALLISAW SANITARY LANDFILL
SALLISAW, OK
|
Lead compounds | 1,474 | — | — | — |
|
EXCEL TSD OF TN, LLC
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Lead compounds | — | 114 | — | — |
|
ELECTRUM RECOVERY WORKS INC
RAHWAY, NJ
|
Lead compounds | — | 72,220 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SPRINGDALE, AR
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
DAVIS IRON & METAL INC.
FT. SMITH, AR
|
Lead compounds | — | 106 | — | — |
|
CITY OF SALLISAW SANITARY LANDFILL
SALLISAW, OK
|
Zinc compounds | 48,761 | — | — | — |
|
DAVIS IRON & METAL INC.
FT. SMITH, AR
|
Zinc compounds | — | 7,455 | — | — |
|
ELECTRUM RECOVERY WORKS INC
RAHWAY, NJ
|
Zinc compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
GULF REDUCTION DUST DIVISION
HOUSTON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,622,450 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SPRINGDALE, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1 | CITY OF VAN BUREN MAIN PLANT, VAN BUREN |
| Lead compounds | 1 | CITY OF VAN BUREN MAIN PLANT, VAN BUREN |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | CITY OF VAN BUREN MAIN PLANT, VAN BUREN |
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 | Sep 30, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 30, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 14, 2010 | Apr 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 6, 2006 | Mar 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2006 | Mar 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 6, 2006 | Mar 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 6, 2006 | Mar 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 6, 2006 | Mar 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Nov 30, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - CWA §308 Failure to submit required permit application information | Nov 30, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Nov 30, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Nov 30, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Sep 30, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 22, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Apr 30, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 3, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 26, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 16, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 23, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 30, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 9, 1995 | Jul 16, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 15, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 29, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 8, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 20, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 1990 | Aug 29, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 14, 1988 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 13, 1984 | Jul 16, 1984 | 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 | 56.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +87% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +24% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +15% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +31% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Mar 2021 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1991-0149
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD075673079-001 · Sep 30, 2014
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00004183 · Aug 10, 1995
$2,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N138 · Feb 24, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N074 · May 8, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N093 · Mar 20, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N072 · Feb 5, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N074 · Dec 1, 1989
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N034 · Sep 3, 1987
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N052 · Jun 30, 1986
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N051 · Oct 28, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD075673079-002 · Sep 12, 1984
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1984-N026 · Jul 13, 1984
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