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RCRA
PMC BIOGENIX MEMPHIS PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 819,028 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 $6,125 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1231 POPE STREET
MEMPHIS, TN 38108
View on map ↗ - County
- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 11 · last Oct 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $6,125 · last Aug 14, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000373998
How This Compares
#20
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#247
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-1% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 676,000 | — |
| 2016 | 683,651 | +1% |
| 2017 | 819,028 | +20% |
| 2018 | 494,505 | -40% |
| 2019 | 113 | -100% |
| 2020 | 545,048 | +482243% |
| 2021 | 625,698 | +15% |
| 2022 | 313,532 | -50% |
| 2023 | 354,381 | +13% |
| 2024 | 672,611 | +90% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 28,832 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 671,685 | 671,485 | 200 | — | 37,874 | |
| Methanol | 920 | 920 | — | — | 67,827 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 5,232 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 68,282 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 347,655 | 347,455 | 200 | — | 27,522 | |
| Methanol | 6,714 | 6,714 | — | — | 349,104 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 8,996 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 62,884 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 72,260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 309,471 | 309,271 | 200 | — | 30,295 | |
| Methanol | 4,040 | 4,040 | — | — | 129,483 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 15 | — | — | 101,102 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 13,758 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 78,324 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 622,518 | 622,318 | 200 | — | 71,801 | |
| Methanol | 3,020 | 3,020 | — | — | 248,976 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 154 | 154 | — | — | 69,266 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 5,376 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 69,378 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 540,542 | 540,342 | 200 | — | 78,566 | |
| Methanol | 4,240 | 4,240 | — | — | 242,568 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 260 | 260 | — | — | 116,635 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 7,931 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 113 | 113 | — | — | 130,888 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 82,098 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 486,545 | 486,345 | 200 | — | 111,636 | |
| Methanol | 7,800 | 7,800 | — | — | 281,098 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 154 | 154 | — | — | 95,856 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 9,445 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 78,838 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 809,763 | 809,563 | 200 | — | 117,909 | |
| Methanol | 9,160 | 9,160 | — | — | 2,548 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 99 | 99 | — | — | 77,481 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 8,710 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 62,967 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 674,911 | 674,711 | 200 | — | 115,518 | |
| Methanol | 8,640 | 8,640 | — | — | 418,181 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 94 | 94 | — | — | 35,772 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 5,022 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 131,803 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 668,474 | 668,274 | 200 | — | 82,350 | |
| Methanol | 7,420 | 7,420 | — | — | 303,246 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 100 | 100 | — | — | 44,607 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 8,061 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 20,731 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 22,724 |
| Methanol | — | 40,325 | — | 62,401 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AGMET LLC
MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 20,731 | — | — |
|
NORTH SHELBY LANDFILL
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Nickel compounds | 6,103 | — | — | — |
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 | 37,874 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Methanol | 67,827 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Nickel compounds | 1,998 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Zinc compounds | 5,232 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
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 | May 17, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 18, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 18, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 16, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 16, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 22, 2011 | Dec 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 16, 2011 | Sep 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2011 | Sep 27, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 16, 2011 | Dec 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2003 | Mar 14, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 20, 2002 | Jan 13, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +5% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +5% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.69 mg/L | 0.75 | +259% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Iron, dissolved [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.58 mg/L | 2.00 | +129% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +250% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +5% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +20% | May 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.22 mg/L | 0.75 | +329% | May 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.94 mg/L | 0.75 | +25% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.02 | +868% | Oct 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +216% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.02 | +384% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +216% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.02 | +342% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +195% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.02 | +447% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.02 | +284% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +163% | Nov 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +221% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +221% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +221% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.02 | +305% | Aug 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.02 | +405% | Jul 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.45 mg/L | 0.02 | +2,247% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +163% | May 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +163% | Apr 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +163% | Mar 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +163% | Feb 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +163% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.02 | +242% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +163% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +163% | Oct 2015 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +163% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 mg/L | 0.50 | +20% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.00 mg/L | 0.50 | +300% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 mg/L | 0.50 | +300% | Jul 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604047773 · Jul 29, 2024
$0
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603985672 · May 17, 2024
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603945392 · Apr 2, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2022-0400 · Jul 27, 2022
$6,125
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2014-2508 · Aug 14, 2014
$14,448
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND007024706-001 · Jan 31, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-1521 · Aug 10, 2010
$16,100
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND007024706-126 · Mar 17, 2003
SHOW CAUSE MEETING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND007024706-127 · Feb 18, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND007024706-120 · Feb 7, 2003
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND007024706-125 · Nov 12, 2002
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