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PIONEER PLASTICS CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,854 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
-
325 DESOTO AVENUE
MORRISTOWN, TN 37813
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- HAMBLEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326130
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jul 31, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000372953
How This Compares
#170
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#4,019
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-13% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,075 | — |
| 2016 | 9,454 | -15% |
| 2017 | 9,854 | +4% |
| 2018 | 10,870 | +10% |
| 2019 | 12,909 | +19% |
| 2020 | 7,508 | -42% |
| 2021 | 9,372 | +25% |
| 2022 | 10,556 | +13% |
| 2023 | 10,303 | -2% |
| 2024 | 9,680 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Styrene | 9,665 | 9,665 | — | — | 813 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Styrene | 10,291 | 10,291 | — | — | 629 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 12 | 12 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
| Styrene | 10,541 | 10,541 | — | — | 2,545 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Styrene | 9,352 | 9,352 | — | — | 562 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Styrene | 7,489 | 7,489 | — | — | 593 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
| Styrene | 12,909 | 12,909 | — | — | 1,515 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
| Styrene | 10,849 | 10,849 | — | — | 1,109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 21 | 21 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Styrene | 9,854 | 9,854 | — | — | 775 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
| Styrene | 9,454 | 9,454 | — | — | 937 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
| Styrene | 11,075 | 11,075 | — | — | 1,148 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | 13 | 1,638 |
| Styrene | — | — | 90,602 | 92,831 |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 779 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Cumene hydroperoxide | 1 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Styrene | — | — | 745 | — |
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 | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 20, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 20, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 4, 2013 | Oct 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 4, 2013 | Oct 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 5, 2009 | Apr 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 2007 | Jun 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 12, 2007 | Jun 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 12, 2007 | Jun 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 12, 2007 | Jun 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2004 | Aug 3, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 25, 2004 | Aug 3, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2002 | Jun 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 2002 | Jun 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 26, 1997 | Apr 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 28, 1994 | Jul 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 1994 | Mar 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 1993 | Jul 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 10, 1988 | Apr 8, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 10, 1985 | Nov 1, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 10, 1985 | Dec 11, 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND000830778-001 · Mar 9, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND000830778-120 · May 16, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND000830778-436 · Mar 3, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND000830778-431 · Mar 1, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND000830778-375 · May 17, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND000830778-002 · Apr 8, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND000830778-007 · Oct 11, 1985
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