Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
COOPER TIRE COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 28,767 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 $22,920 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3500 WASHINGTON RD.
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
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- MILLER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326211
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $22,920 · last May 7, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000458095
How This Compares
#72
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#2,297
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
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)
-51% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,846 | — |
| 2016 | 2,014 | +9% |
| 2017 | 28,767 | +1329% |
| 2018 | 1,436 | -95% |
| 2019 | 34 | -98% |
| 2020 | 1,116 | +3174% |
| 2021 | 1,123 | +1% |
| 2022 | 1,026 | -9% |
| 2023 | 881 | -14% |
| 2024 | 912 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 900 | 900 | 0 | — | 412,347 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 12 | 7 | 5 | — | 9,323 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 851 | 850 | 1 | — | 244,691 | |
| Thiram | 17 | 12 | 5 | — | 4,492 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 12 | 7 | 5 | — | 6,087 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 57 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | — | 120,690 | |
| Thiram | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 2,415 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 11 | 7 | 4 | — | 2,862 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 48 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,068 | 1,068 | 0 | — | 144,489 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 27 | 9 | 18 | — | 2,108 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 17 | 14 | 3 | — | 2,820 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 10 | 7 | 3 | — | 3,009 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 356 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,049 | 1,048 | 0 | — | 178,929 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 37 | 9 | 28 | — | 294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 19 | 14 | 5 | — | 2,272 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 12 | 7 | 5 | — | 3,127 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 184 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 34 | 10 | 24 | — | 200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,375 | 1,374 | 1 | — | 166,333 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 28 | 9 | 19 | — | 382 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 19 | 15 | 4 | — | 2,701 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | 3,134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 33 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 26,783 | 26,783 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,918 | 1,271 | 647 | — | 180,902 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 33 | 9 | 24 | — | 2,323 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 19 | 15 | 4 | — | 2,613 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | 4,760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,947 | 1,362 | 585 | — | 162,648 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 33 | 10 | 23 | — | 595 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 20 | 16 | 4 | — | 3,052 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | 3,328 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,771 | 1,154 | 617 | — | 216,494 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 40 | 9 | 31 | — | 518 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | 21 | 15 | 6 | — | 3,693 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | 4,433 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 |
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 | — | 498,835 | — | — |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 11,032 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CAROLINA RECYCLE PARTNERS
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 5,979 | — | — |
|
DAVIS RUBBER COMPANY
LITTLE ROCK, AR
|
Cobalt compounds | 1,262 | — | — | — |
|
ELIMAN RECYCLING CENTER
LAREDO, TX
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 187 | — | — |
|
HOLCIM ADA PLT
ADA, OK
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 1,643 | — | — |
|
THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES, INC.
TRUSSVILLE, AL
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
WM NEW BOSTON LANDFILL
NEW BOSTON, TX
|
Cobalt compounds | 248 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC
PEACHTREE CITY, GA
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Cobalt compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BOOMERANG RUBBER INC
BOTKINS, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 35,107 | — | — |
|
ELIMAN RECYCLING CENTER
LAREDO, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 121,358 | — | — |
|
HOLCIM ADA PLT
ADA, OK
|
Zinc compounds | — | 73,886 | — | — |
|
THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES, INC.
TRUSSVILLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 39 | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC
PEACHTREE CITY, GA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 25 | — | — |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 143 | — | — | — |
|
WM NEW BOSTON LANDFILL
NEW BOSTON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 3,302 | — | — | — |
|
CAROLINA RECYCLE PARTNERS
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS
|
Zinc compounds | — | 121,358 | — | — |
|
DAVIS RUBBER COMPANY
LITTLE ROCK, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 56,746 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | 3 | SOUTH REGIONAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, TEXARKANA |
| Zinc compounds | 383 | SOUTH REGIONAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, TEXARKANA |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Dec 10, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2010 | Jun 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 1, 2010 | Jun 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2004 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 1999 | Apr 19, 1999 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603978373 · May 7, 2024
$15,320
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603753730 · Oct 12, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603565275 · Apr 5, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602390123 · Jan 21, 2021
$1,800
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602355119 · Dec 10, 2020
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-7272 CAO · Jul 25, 2013
$10,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00008433 · Apr 10, 2007
$2,500
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00007434 · Aug 10, 2003
$4,800
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD005543335-000 · Mar 30, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0132 · Jan 29, 1999
$89,050