TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TYSON FRESH MEATS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 48,006 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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3105 NORTH IBP RD
HOLCOMB, KS 67851
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- FINNEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 14, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110057418888
How This Compares
#38
of 261 TRI reporters in KS
#1,715
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+71% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 41,340 | — |
| 2016 | 46,115 | +12% |
| 2017 | 48,006 | +4% |
| 2018 | 49,937 | +4% |
| 2019 | 57,200 | +15% |
| 2020 | 49,540 | -13% |
| 2021 | 68,280 | +38% |
| 2022 | 100,641 | +47% |
| 2023 | 54,916 | -45% |
| 2024 | 70,716 | +29% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 66,346 | 60,299 | — | 6,047 | 5,450 | |
| Nitric acid | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 220 | — | — | 220 | 1,130 | |
| Peracetic acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 50,630 | 44,150 | — | 6,480 | 5,210 | |
| Nitric acid | 3,959 | 3,959 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 187 | — | — | 187 | 1,104 | |
| Peracetic acid | 140 | 140 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 100,271 | 92,471 | — | 7,800 | 5,486 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 230 | — | — | 230 | 1,243 | |
| Peracetic acid | 140 | 140 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 67,914 | 55,301 | — | 12,613 | 13,530 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 226 | — | — | 226 | 2,532 | |
| Peracetic acid | 140 | 140 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 49,219 | 45,035 | — | 4,184 | 15,449 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 181 | — | — | 181 | 30 | |
| Peracetic acid | 140 | 140 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 56,900 | 53,000 | — | 3,900 | 3,480 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 160 | — | — | 160 | 3,330 | |
| Peracetic acid | 140 | 140 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,748 | 44,410 | — | 5,338 | 334,689 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 189 | — | — | 189 | 4,994 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 65,729 | |
| Ammonia | 47,158 | 37,180 | — | 9,978 | 345,138 | |
| Peracetic acid | 755 | 755 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 93 | 10 | — | 83 | 4,642 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 45,151 | 29,560 | — | 15,591 | 348,795 | |
| Peracetic acid | 755 | 755 | — | — | 5 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 209 | 10 | — | 199 | 4,966 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 40,444 | 24,045 | — | 16,399 | 322,296 | |
| Peracetic acid | 755 | 755 | — | — | 5 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 141 | 10 | — | 131 | 5,945 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | 1,350 | — | 450 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 4,000 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 207,550 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NORTH END DISPOSAL
GARDEN CITY, KS
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,100 | — | — | — |
|
TYSON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
HOLCOMB, KS
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 30 | — | — | — |
|
NORTH END DISPOSAL
GARDEN CITY, KS
|
Ammonia | 2,900 | — | — | — |
|
TYSON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
HOLCOMB, KS
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 450 |
|
TYSON FARM FIELD P-314
HOLCOMB, KS
|
Ammonia | 750 | — | — | — |
|
CATTLE EMPIRE
SUBLETTE, KS
|
Ammonia | — | 1,350 | — | — |
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 | Apr 3, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 2, 2011 | Mar 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 2, 2011 | Mar 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Mar 2, 2011 | Mar 3, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 2, 2011 | Mar 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 2, 2011 | Apr 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 3, 1991 | Aug 29, 1991 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601404365 · Apr 10, 2018
Judicial
· Case 07-2011-0207 · Jun 14, 2013
$3,950,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KST210010161-001 · Apr 15, 2013
$2,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2003-0076 · Oct 23, 2003
$73,774
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2003-0337 · Sep 29, 2003
Bureau Director Decision Date
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KST210010161-002 · Jun 4, 1991
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