Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NYSTAR - YOUNG MINE & MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,029,155 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 $1,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1977 WEST HIGHWAY 11-E
STRAWBERRY PLAINS, TN 37871
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212231
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,500 · last Dec 21, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000590147
How This Compares
#6
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#39
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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
0
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)
+32% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,963,332 | — |
| 2016 | 3,562,043 | +81% |
| 2017 | 3,029,155 | -15% |
| 2018 | 2,571,583 | -15% |
| 2019 | 10,536 | -100% |
| 2020 | 2,310,536 | +21831% |
| 2021 | 2,347,112 | +2% |
| 2022 | 2,141,357 | -9% |
| 2023 | 1,828,246 | -15% |
| 2024 | 2,589,669 | +42% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,570,429 | 6,997 | 1,034 | 2,562,398 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 9,448 | 0 | — | 9,448 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 8,882 | — | — | 8,882 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 897 | 1 | 1 | 895 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,817,086 | 8,570 | 1,923 | 1,806,593 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 5,370 | 0 | — | 5,370 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 5,049 | — | — | 5,049 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 732 | 2 | 3 | 728 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,128,876 | 5,377 | 1,176 | 2,122,323 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 6,026 | 0 | — | 6,026 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 5,666 | — | — | 5,666 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 777 | 1 | 1 | 775 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,336,259 | 5,923 | 1,157 | 2,329,179 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 5,153 | 0 | — | 5,153 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 4,844 | — | — | 4,844 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 844 | 1 | 1 | 842 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,301,108 | 7,631 | 1,693 | 2,291,784 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 4,400 | 0 | — | 4,400 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 4,137 | — | — | 4,137 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 878 | 1 | 2 | 875 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium compounds | 5,430 | 0 | — | 5,430 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 5,105 | — | — | 5,105 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,555,047 | 8,949 | 2,129 | 2,543,969 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 7,999 | 0 | — | 7,999 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 7,520 | — | — | 7,520 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,004 | 1 | 11 | 992 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,014,779 | 8,935 | 1,008 | 3,004,836 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 6,840 | 0 | — | 6,840 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 6,431 | — | — | 6,431 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,090 | 1 | 1 | 1,088 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,541,421 | 11,165 | 1,176 | 3,529,080 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 10,041 | 0 | — | 10,041 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 9,441 | — | — | 9,441 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,123 | 1 | 2 | 1,119 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,953,349 | 12,508 | 963 | 1,939,878 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 4,731 | 0 | — | 4,731 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 4,448 | — | — | 4,448 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 794 | 1 | 2 | 791 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Apr 17, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 11, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 31, 2010 | — | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603829417 · Dec 21, 2023
$1,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603607135 · Jun 23, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601185335 · Oct 31, 2017
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TN-WPC11-0080 · Mar 8, 2012
$1,000
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