WEST MEMPHIS TERMINAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 17,803 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1282 SOUTH EIGHTH ST
WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72303
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- CRITTENDEN County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424710
- Inspections
- 4 · last Apr 3, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 29, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000452171
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 12,403 | — |
| 2016 | 17,653 | +42% |
| 2017 | 17,803 | +1% |
| 2018 | 28,631 | +61% |
| 2019 | 6,972 | -76% |
| 2020 | 20,080 | +188% |
| 2021 | 22,762 | +13% |
| 2022 | 22,358 | -2% |
| 2023 | 16,695 | -25% |
| 2024 | 22,333 | +34% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 10,748 | 10,748 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Toluene | 6,280 | 6,280 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Benzene | 2,342 | 2,342 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,198 | 2,198 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 435 | 435 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 300 | 300 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 7,911 | 7,911 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Toluene | 4,639 | 4,639 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Benzene | 1,812 | 1,812 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,709 | 1,709 | 0 | — | 53 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 334 | 334 | 0 | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 262 | 262 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 11 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 10,658 | 10,657 | 1 | — | 6 | |
| Toluene | 6,230 | 6,227 | 3 | — | 24 | |
| Benzene | 2,404 | 2,403 | 1 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,258 | 2,255 | 3 | — | 22 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 443 | 442 | 1 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 333 | 331 | 1 | — | 8 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 18 | 17 | 0 | — | 3 | |
| Naphthalene | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 10,754 | 10,751 | 3 | — | 33 | |
| Toluene | 6,254 | 6,242 | 11 | — | 120 | |
| Benzene | 2,463 | 2,463 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,463 | 2,452 | 10 | — | 144 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 460 | 458 | 2 | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 335 | 331 | 4 | — | 104 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 17 | 16 | 1 | — | 217 | |
| Naphthalene | 16 | 16 | 0 | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 9,592 | 9,586 | 5 | 0 | 644 | |
| Toluene | 5,630 | 5,608 | 22 | 0 | 2,406 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,153 | 2,114 | 39 | 0 | 2,313 | |
| Benzene | 1,924 | 1,919 | 5 | 0 | 568 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 432 | 424 | 9 | 0 | 427 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 309 | 286 | 23 | 0 | 775 | |
| Naphthalene | 21 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 18 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 264 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 6,593 | 6,524 | 69 | — | 122 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 361 | 339 | 22 | — | 39 | |
| Naphthalene | 18 | 15 | 3 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 13,708 | 13,702 | 6 | — | 19 | |
| Toluene | 7,975 | 7,954 | 21 | — | 71 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,160 | 3,141 | 19 | — | 630 | |
| Benzene | 2,693 | 2,688 | 5 | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 621 | 617 | 3 | — | 111 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 436 | 430 | 7 | — | 23 | |
| Naphthalene | 20 | 19 | 1 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 18 | 15 | 2 | — | 8 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 7,770 | 7,769 | 1 | — | 21 | |
| Toluene | 4,429 | 4,425 | 4 | — | 78 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,969 | 2,966 | 4 | — | 98 | |
| Benzene | 1,695 | 1,694 | 1 | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 560 | 560 | 1 | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 339 | 338 | 1 | — | 25 | |
| Naphthalene | 24 | 24 | 0 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 16 | 15 | 0 | — | 9 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 8,046 | 8,043 | 2 | — | 14 | |
| Toluene | 4,600 | 4,591 | 9 | — | 51 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,433 | 2,425 | 8 | — | 377 | |
| Benzene | 1,743 | 1,741 | 2 | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 453 | 451 | 1 | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 342 | 339 | 3 | — | 17 | |
| Naphthalene | 21 | 20 | 0 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 16 | 15 | 1 | — | 6 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,600 | 4,598 | 2 | — | 20 | |
| Toluene | 2,975 | 2,967 | 8 | — | 77 | |
| Benzene | 2,714 | 2,712 | 2 | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,397 | 1,389 | 8 | — | 70 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 289 | 286 | 3 | — | 24 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 245 | 244 | 1 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 148 | 148 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 20 | 20 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 628 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 0 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 122 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 25 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 14 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 133 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 362 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 4 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Benzene | — | — | — | 3 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 1 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 6 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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n-Hexane | — | — | — | 3 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Naphthalene | — | — | — | 1 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Toluene | — | — | — | 11 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS POTW, WEST MEMPHIS |
| Benzene | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS POTW, WEST MEMPHIS |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS POTW, WEST MEMPHIS |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS POTW, WEST MEMPHIS |
| Lead | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS POTW, WEST MEMPHIS |
| Ethylbenzene | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS POTW, WEST MEMPHIS |
| Toluene | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS POTW, WEST MEMPHIS |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS POTW, WEST MEMPHIS |
| Mercury | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS POTW, WEST MEMPHIS |
| n-Hexane | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS POTW, WEST MEMPHIS |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS POTW, WEST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 18, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 18, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 18, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 3, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 24, 2014 | Oct 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 24, 2014 | Oct 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 24, 2014 | Oct 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 24, 2014 | Oct 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2014 | Mar 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2014 | Mar 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | Mar 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | Mar 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | Nov 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2011 | Nov 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 12, 2009 | Dec 10, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 12, 2009 | Jan 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 12, 1994 | Feb 6, 1995 | 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.