TYSON FOODS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 15,841 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.
- Address
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1151 EAST PINE STREET
VIENNA, GA 31092
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- DOOLY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 29, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000512348
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,263 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | -100% |
| 2017 | 15,841 | — |
| 2018 | 860 | -95% |
| 2019 | 260 | -70% |
| 2020 | 10,614 | +3982% |
| 2021 | 720 | -93% |
| 2022 | 720 | 0% |
| 2023 | 3,829 | +432% |
| 2024 | 1,436 | -62% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 1,436 | 1,436 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 3,829 | 3,829 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 720 | 720 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 720 | 720 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,354 | 10,354 | — | — | 14,780 | |
| Peracetic acid | 260 | 260 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 260 | 260 | — | — | 4,300 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 718 | |
| Peracetic acid | 860 | 860 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 15,521 | 15,521 | — | — | 7 | |
| Peracetic acid | 320 | 320 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,263 | 3,263 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 14,343 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7 | VIENNA WWTP LAS #2, VIENNA |
| Peracetic acid | — | VIENNA WWTP LAS #2, VIENNA |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Apr 30, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Apr 29, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Apr 28, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Apr 27, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Apr 26, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 | 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.