TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
AMERITIES SOUTH LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,104 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4359 HWY 278 WEST
HOPE, AR 71801
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- HEMPSTEAD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110043508291
How This Compares
#135
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#4,773
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)
+1% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,058 | — |
| 2016 | 5,907 | -2% |
| 2017 | 6,104 | +3% |
| 2018 | 6,231 | +2% |
| 2019 | 6,312 | +1% |
| 2020 | 5,152 | -18% |
| 2021 | 6,065 | +18% |
| 2022 | 5,459 | -10% |
| 2023 | 5,630 | +3% |
| 2024 | 6,133 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 47 | |
| Creosote | 6,130 | 6,130 | — | — | 24,974 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,633 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 219 | |
| Creosote | 5,627 | 5,627 | — | — | 116,544 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 12,288 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 117 | |
| Creosote | 5,456 | 5,456 | — | — | 62,053 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6,543 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 85 | |
| Creosote | 6,062 | 6,062 | — | — | 45,035 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4,748 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 45 | |
| Creosote | 5,149 | 5,143 | 6 | — | 24,459 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 2,634 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 6,304 | 6,208 | 96 | — | 10,193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | 1,313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | 0 | — | 16 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 6,223 | 6,129 | 94 | — | 5,019 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | 811 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | 0 | — | 8 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 6,096 | 6,005 | 91 | — | 6,974 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | 735 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | 0 | — | 13 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 5,899 | 5,810 | 89 | — | 5,432 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | 572 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | 0 | — | 10 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 6,049 | 5,934 | 115 | — | 27,682 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 3 | 6 | — | 2,918 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | 0 | — | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | — | 2,302,179 | 24,974 | 9,500 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 1,836 | 47 | 7 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 242,466 | 2,633 | 475 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 47 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Creosote | — | — | 24,974 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 2,633 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | PATE CREEK WWTP, PERRYTOWN |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | PATE CREEK WWTP, PERRYTOWN |
| Creosote | — | PATE CREEK WWTP, PERRYTOWN |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 3, 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 3, 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 3, 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 3, 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 13, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 13, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 13, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 13, 2016 | Feb 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 13, 2016 | Feb 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 13, 2016 | Feb 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Jan 13, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 13, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2012 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,986.30 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +893% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.30 mg/L | 6.00 | +12% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,986.30 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +397% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.50 mg/L | 22.50 | +4% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +57% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.84 mg/L | 15.00 | +19% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.84 mg/L | 10.00 | +48% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +423% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 22.50 | +73% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.60 mg/L | 6.00 | +57% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +249% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +160% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 mg/L | 6.00 | +18% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +80% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +127% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 22.50 | +20% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +240% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +120% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +47% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.80 mg/L | 6.00 | +20% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.90 mg/L | 6.00 | +2% | Jun 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-ARR000021220-001 · Sep 3, 2021
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