Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TYSON POULTRY, INC., CUMMING API
Quick Summary
- •Released 37,292 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 $5,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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4990 LELAND DRIVE
CUMMING, GA 30041
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- FORSYTH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311613
- Inspections
- 5 · last Feb 6, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $5,000 · last Mar 20, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110007909674
How This Compares
#90
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#1,996
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.
6
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-28% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 59,685 | — |
| 2016 | 47,160 | -21% |
| 2017 | 37,292 | -21% |
| 2018 | 29,930 | -20% |
| 2019 | 51,490 | +72% |
| 2020 | 58,828 | +14% |
| 2021 | 28,537 | -51% |
| 2022 | 39,941 | +40% |
| 2023 | 39,373 | -1% |
| 2024 | 42,730 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 21,660 | 21,500 | — | 160 | — | |
| Ammonia | 20,400 | 13,000 | — | 7,400 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 670 | — | — | 670 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 19,925 | 19,925 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 17,993 | 13,675 | — | 4,318 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,455 | — | — | 1,455 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 20,151 | 20,151 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 18,746 | 13,881 | — | 4,865 | 5,935 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,044 | — | — | 1,044 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 16,305 | 16,305 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,381 | 4,331 | — | 7,050 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 851 | — | — | 851 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 31,409 | — | — | 31,409 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 15,396 | 15,396 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 12,023 | 4,314 | — | 7,709 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 37,000 | — | — | 37,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 12,200 | 4,200 | — | 8,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,290 | 2,290 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 22,746 | 15,472 | — | 7,274 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,697 | — | 250 | 4,447 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,487 | 2,487 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 18,725 | 10,520 | 5 | 8,200 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15,900 | — | 250 | 15,650 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,207 | 2,207 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 460 | 460 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26,710 | — | 250 | 26,460 | — | |
| Ammonia | 16,855 | 10,500 | 5 | 6,350 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,055 | 3,055 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 540 | 540 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 34,160 | — | 250 | 33,910 | — | |
| Ammonia | 21,925 | 13,250 | 5 | 8,670 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,100 | 3,100 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 4,800,000 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 110,000 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 270,000 |
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 | Feb 28, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Oct 11, 2020 | Oct 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2018 | — | 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 3603968718 · Mar 20, 2024
$5,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604331907 · Feb 28, 2024
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00000692 · Nov 23, 1993
$5,000
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