MEMPHIS CELLULOSE LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,576 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 $17,243 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1001 TILLMAN ST.
MEMPHIS, TN 38112
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 19, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $17,243 · last Aug 26, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110009447036
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 | 109 | — |
| 2016 | 109 | -0% |
| 2017 | 1,576 | +1343% |
| 2018 | 5,703 | +262% |
| 2019 | 1,701 | -70% |
| 2020 | 6,001 | +253% |
| 2021 | 8,302 | +38% |
| 2022 | 7,301 | -12% |
| 2023 | 6,001 | -18% |
| 2024 | 5,771 | -4% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1,701 | 1,701 | — | — | — |
2018
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1,576 | 1,576 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 109 | 109 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 109 | 109 | — | — | — |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 38,100 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jul 29, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 23, 2006 | Sep 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 23, 2006 | Sep 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 5, 2006 | Jun 16, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 5, 2006 | Jun 16, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 5, 2006 | Jun 16, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 24, 1990 | Jan 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 24, 1990 | Jan 28, 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.