DURACELL MANUFACTURING, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 21,758 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
-
501 MOUSE CREEK RD.
CLEVELAND, TN 37312
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- BRADLEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335912
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 12, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 18, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000371222
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 | 21,071 | — |
| 2016 | 19,740 | -6% |
| 2017 | 21,758 | +10% |
| 2018 | 20,392 | -6% |
| 2019 | 21,070 | +3% |
| 2020 | 24,710 | +17% |
| 2021 | 21,398 | -13% |
| 2022 | 17,261 | -19% |
| 2023 | 10,153 | -41% |
| 2024 | 13,751 | +35% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 13,445 | 13,300 | 140 | 5 | 259,001 | |
| Copper | 119 | 107 | 7 | 5 | 9,307 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 87 | 82 | — | 5 | 138,650 | |
| Zinc compounds | 51 | 3 | 43 | 5 | 26,641 | |
| Nickel | 48 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 440,065 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 9,865 | 9,720 | 140 | 5 | 443,201 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 105 | 100 | — | 5 | 325,830 | |
| Copper | 92 | 80 | 7 | 5 | 13,907 | |
| Zinc compounds | 55 | 7 | 43 | 5 | 2,366 | |
| Nickel | 35 | 5 | 25 | 5 | 440,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 10,435 | 10,280 | 150 | 5 | 314,101 | |
| Toluene | 6,525 | 6,520 | — | 5 | 38 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 115 | 110 | — | 5 | 199,350 | |
| Copper | 99 | 86 | 8 | 5 | 15,013 | |
| Zinc compounds | 58 | 5 | 48 | 5 | 3,996 | |
| Nickel | 29 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 390,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 13,525 | 13,350 | 170 | 5 | 260,602 | |
| Toluene | 7,545 | 7,540 | — | 5 | 165 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 125 | 120 | — | 5 | 154,300 | |
| Copper | 118 | 105 | 8 | 5 | 19,405 | |
| Zinc compounds | 60 | 3 | 52 | 5 | 15,152 | |
| Nickel | 24 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 340,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 16,585 | 16,370 | 210 | 5 | 329,801 | |
| Toluene | 7,735 | 7,730 | — | 5 | 254 | |
| Copper | 151 | 136 | 10 | 5 | 21,313 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 135 | 130 | — | 5 | 223,240 | |
| Zinc compounds | 73 | 3 | 65 | 5 | 2,968 | |
| Nickel | 30 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 340,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 13,495 | 13,320 | 170 | 5 | 224,401 | |
| Toluene | 7,235 | 7,230 | — | 5 | 193 | |
| Copper | 128 | 115 | 8 | 5 | 17,618 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 125 | 120 | — | 5 | 157,250 | |
| Zinc compounds | 60 | 3 | 52 | 5 | 25,551 | |
| Nickel | 26 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 300,037 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 15,545 | 15,350 | 190 | 5 | 308,602 | |
| Toluene | 4,505 | 4,500 | — | 5 | 191 | |
| Copper | 139 | 125 | 9 | 5 | 19,712 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 105 | 100 | — | 5 | 187,130 | |
| Zinc compounds | 70 | 5 | 60 | 5 | 22,499 | |
| Nickel | 27 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 290,049 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 14,535 | 14,380 | 150 | 5 | 416,102 | |
| Toluene | 6,855 | 6,850 | — | 5 | 356 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 155 | 150 | — | 5 | 283,610 | |
| Copper | 129 | 116 | 8 | 5 | 39,617 | |
| Zinc compounds | 57 | 4 | 48 | 5 | 22,471 | |
| Nickel | 26 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 400,054 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 13,455 | 13,360 | 90 | 5 | 500,018 | |
| Toluene | 5,955 | 5,950 | — | 5 | 447 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 145 | 140 | — | 5 | 342,890 | |
| Copper | 125 | 115 | 5 | 5 | 31,318 | |
| Zinc compounds | 37 | 3 | 29 | 5 | 30,536 | |
| Nickel | 22 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 350,608 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 14,000 | |
| Manganese compounds | 13,555 | 13,360 | 190 | 5 | 415,992 | |
| Toluene | 7,125 | 7,120 | — | 5 | 275 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 165 | 160 | — | 5 | 316,020 | |
| Copper | 123 | 113 | 5 | 5 | 15,620 | |
| Zinc compounds | 66 | 3 | 58 | 5 | 37,542 | |
| Nickel | 36 | 5 | 26 | 5 | 400,075 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 | — | 1,600 | — | — |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 140,000 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 440,000 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 9,300 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 210,000 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 5 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AQUA TREAT INC.
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Nickel | 12 | — | — | — |
|
SEATON'S IRON AND METAL
ATHENS, TN
|
Nickel | — | 440,000 | — | — |
|
AQUA TREAT INC.
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Manganese compounds | 13,000 | — | — | — |
|
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL
CARTERSVILLE, GA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 210,000 | — | — |
|
SEATON'S IRON AND METAL
ATHENS, TN
|
Manganese compounds | — | 3,000 | — | — |
|
SANTEK ENVIRONMENTAL INC
MCDONALD, TN
|
Manganese compounds | 33,000 | — | — | — |
|
AQUA TREAT INC.
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | 2,100 | — | — | — |
|
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL
CARTERSVILLE, GA
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 130,000 | — | — |
|
SANTEK ENVIRONMENTAL INC
MCDONALD, TN
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | 150 | — | — | — |
|
SEATON'S IRON AND METAL
ATHENS, TN
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 6,400 | — | — |
|
AQUA TREAT INC.
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 32 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 25,000 | — | — | — |
|
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL
CARTERSVILLE, GA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,600 | — | — |
|
SANTEK ENVIRONMENTAL INC
MCDONALD, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL
CARTERSVILLE, GA
|
Lead | — | 5 | — | — |
|
SANTEK ENVIRONMENTAL INC
MCDONALD, TN
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL
CARTERSVILLE, GA
|
Copper | — | 3,400 | — | — |
|
SANTEK ENVIRONMENTAL INC
MCDONALD, TN
|
Copper | 7 | — | — | — |
|
SEATON'S IRON AND METAL
ATHENS, TN
|
Copper | — | 5,900 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | CLEVELAND UTILITIES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHARLESTON |
| Lead | — | CLEVELAND UTILITIES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHARLESTON |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | CLEVELAND UTILITIES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHARLESTON |
| Nickel | 53 | CLEVELAND UTILITIES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHARLESTON |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | CLEVELAND UTILITIES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHARLESTON |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 13, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 13, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 25, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 25, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 25, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 29, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 2003 | May 29, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2001 | Feb 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 1998 | Sep 25, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 1998 | Oct 6, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 1995 | Jul 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 1995 | Jul 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 2, 1993 | Oct 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 20, 1987 | Sep 8, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 5, 1984 | Oct 19, 1984 | 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.