Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
COOPER TIRE COMPANY, THE
Quick Summary
- •Released 592 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
-
1804 SOUTH GREEN STREET
TUPELO, MS 38804
View on map ↗ - County
- LEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326211
- Inspections
- 10 · last Aug 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 20, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000375889
How This Compares
#163
of 306 TRI reporters in MS
#7,727
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
7
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)
-56% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,104 | — |
| 2016 | 706 | -36% |
| 2017 | 592 | -16% |
| 2018 | 584 | -1% |
| 2019 | 14 | -98% |
| 2020 | 872 | +6129% |
| 2021 | 552 | -37% |
| 2022 | 766 | +39% |
| 2023 | 449 | -41% |
| 2024 | 491 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 485 | 356 | 129 | — | 312,464 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 2,986 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 29 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 443 | 267 | 176 | — | 299,189 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 3,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | 23 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 734 | 452 | 282 | — | 327,051 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | 3,810 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 11 | 1 | 10 | — | 7,570 | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 0 | 7 | — | 23 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 508 | 227 | 281 | — | 303,335 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 16 | 3 | 13 | — | 3,552 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 13 | — | 13 | — | 6,700 | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 0 | 8 | — | 18 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 45 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 833 | 516 | 317 | — | 208,147 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 13 | 3 | 10 | — | 2,358 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 13 | 3 | 10 | — | 8,375 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 6 | 0 | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 0 | 6 | — | 15 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | 14 | 5 | 9 | — | 2,194 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 555 | 492 | 63 | — | 210,588 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | 2,298 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 8 | 2 | 6 | — | 12,339 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 104 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 0 | 3 | — | 14 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 565 | 552 | 13 | — | 168,700 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 9 | 3 | 6 | — | 1,805 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 8 | 2 | 6 | — | 6,698 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 171 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 0 | 3 | — | 11 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 678 | 655 | 23 | — | 180,350 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 1,733 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 9 | 3 | 6 | — | 5,917 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | 136 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 679 | 659 | 20 | — | 174,589 | |
| Phenol | 393 | 245 | 148 | — | 743 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 13 | 5 | 8 | — | 1,647 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | 7,235 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | 199 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 72,079 | — | — |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 491 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WM - PRAIRIE BLUFF LANDFILL
HOUSTON, MS
|
Lead compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
CAROLYNA RECYCLING PARTNERS
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
CEMEX INC DEMOPOLIS PLANT
DEMOPOLIS, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
DERUIJTER INTERNATIONAL USA INC.
COLDWATER, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
LIBERTY
SALTILLO, MS
|
Lead compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
TIM MAY FARMS LLS
SALTILLO, MS
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
TIM MAY FARMS LLS
SALTILLO, MS
|
Cobalt compounds | 1,215 | — | — | — |
|
CEMEX INC DEMOPOLIS PLANT
DEMOPOLIS, AL
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 208 | — | — |
|
DERUIJTER INTERNATIONAL USA INC.
COLDWATER, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
LIBERTY
SALTILLO, MS
|
Cobalt compounds | 1,528 | — | — | — |
|
WM - PRAIRIE BLUFF LANDFILL
HOUSTON, MS
|
Cobalt compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
CAROLYNA RECYCLING PARTNERS
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 12 | — | — |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Cobalt compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC
W MEMPHIS, AR
|
Zinc compounds | — | 38 | — | — |
|
CAROLYNA RECYCLING PARTNERS
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS
|
Zinc compounds | — | 6,540 | — | — |
|
CEMEX INC DEMOPOLIS PLANT
DEMOPOLIS, AL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 21,484 | — | — |
|
DERUIJTER INTERNATIONAL USA INC.
COLDWATER, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 14,458 | — | — |
|
LIBERTY
SALTILLO, MS
|
Zinc compounds | 157,553 | — | — | — |
|
TIM MAY FARMS LLS
SALTILLO, MS
|
Zinc compounds | 94,988 | — | — | — |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 15,856 | — | — | — |
|
WM - PRAIRIE BLUFF LANDFILL
HOUSTON, MS
|
Zinc compounds | 1,454 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 3 | TUPELO POTW, TUPELO |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | TUPELO POTW, TUPELO |
| Zinc compounds | 93 | TUPELO POTW, TUPELO |
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 14, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Dec 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 2, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 20, 2006 | Oct 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 11, 1995 | Feb 6, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 15, 1992 | Jul 31, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.76 kg/d | 0.59 | +28% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 141.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +182% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 165.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +230% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.52 kg/d | 0.59 | +156% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 440.00 mg/L | 300.00 | +47% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 kg/d | 0.59 | +52% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.10 mg/L | 50.00 | +60% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.60 mg/L | 50.00 | +13% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.63 kg/d | 0.59 | +847% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.66 kg/d | 0.59 | +1,692% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 328.00 mg/L | 300.00 | +9% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 153.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +206% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 479.00 mg/L | 300.00 | +99,999% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,070.00 mg/L | 300.00 | +257% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +78% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.80 mg/L | 50.00 | +72% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +190% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 215.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +330% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +150% | May 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.61 kg/d | 0.59 | +2% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.61 kg/d | 0.59 | +2% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 127.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +154% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +154% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.80 mg/L | 50.00 | +58% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 119.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +138% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 512.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +924% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.67 kg/d | 0.59 | +13% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.69 kg/d | 0.59 | +17% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.70 mg/L | 50.00 | +29% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.58 kg/d | 1.23 | +28% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 320.00 mg/L | 300.00 | +7% | Feb 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604400261 · May 14, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603355254 · Sep 2, 2022
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MS-6479-14 · Nov 20, 2014
$8,750
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD980839385-001 · Sep 21, 2006
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD980839385-000 · Jan 19, 1995
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