Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TYSON FARMS, INC., GLEN ALLEN, VA.
Quick Summary
- •Released 40,826 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.
- Address
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13264 MOUNTAIN RD.
GLEN ALLEN, VA 23059
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- HANOVER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 3 · last Apr 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 1, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000339107
How This Compares
#61
of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#1,884
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
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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 (2015–2023)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 66,166 | — |
| 2016 | 50,779 | -23% |
| 2017 | 40,826 | -20% |
| 2018 | 53,840 | +32% |
| 2019 | 55,020 | +2% |
| 2020 | 27,020 | -51% |
| 2021 | 33,020 | +22% |
| 2022 | 35,169 | +7% |
| 2023 | 20 | -100% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 35,149 | — | 35,149 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 33,000 | — | 33,000 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 27,000 | — | 27,000 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 55,000 | — | 55,000 | — | 350 | |
| Peracetic acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 38,361 | — | 38,361 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 15,459 | 15,459 | — | — | 52 | |
| Peracetic acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 40,799 | — | 40,799 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7 | — | 7 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 50,779 | — | 50,779 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 66,166 | — | 66,166 | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 11,562 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 476,278 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 318,406 |
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 | Apr 25, 2025 | May 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 25, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 29, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 14, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 10, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 23, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 1999 | Oct 7, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 1991 | Apr 22, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 1990 | Apr 24, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 5, 1990 | Apr 24, 1990 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.12 toxic | 1.03 | +9% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.60 mg/L | 8.00 | +8% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.90 mg/L | 7.50 | +19% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +50% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.33 mg/L | 6.00 | +6% | Sep 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
· Case 03-2012-0152 · Jun 1, 2012
$10,631
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-PR09-0315 · Oct 30, 2009
$12,155
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-PR05-0014 · Mar 16, 2006
$25,700
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0742 · Feb 24, 2004
$14,362
INSPECTOR FACT FINDING LETTER - Warning letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD046253019-000 · Sep 30, 1999
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1998-N026 · Jul 8, 1999
$24,279
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1998-N025 · Jun 9, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD046253019-004 · Apr 7, 1991
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD046253019-001 · Feb 5, 1990
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