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MUELLER CO. LLC -- CONCRETE BATCH PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 19,051 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1401 MUELLER AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331511
- Inspections
- 9 · last Jul 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 12, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000371838
How This Compares
#131
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#2,901
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+42% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,957 | — |
| 2016 | 20,308 | -3% |
| 2017 | 19,051 | -6% |
| 2018 | 19,293 | +1% |
| 2019 | 14,806 | -23% |
| 2020 | 23,961 | +62% |
| 2021 | 51,262 | +114% |
| 2022 | 60,888 | +19% |
| 2023 | 25,861 | -58% |
| 2024 | 29,858 | +15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 14,905 | 79 | — | 14,826 | 2,390 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 10,319 | 57 | 9 | 10,253 | 106,210 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,363 | 12 | 2 | 2,349 | 249,132 | |
| Phenol | 2,270 | 2,270 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 12,904 | 67 | — | 12,837 | 2,906 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 8,869 | 48 | 17 | 8,804 | 117,642 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,066 | 10 | 3 | 2,053 | 276,191 | |
| Phenol | 2,022 | 2,022 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 29,405 | 153 | — | 29,252 | 4,468 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 20,149 | 108 | 21 | 20,020 | 181,237 | |
| Copper compounds | 4,723 | 24 | 9 | 4,690 | 424,541 | |
| Phenol | 4,286 | 4,286 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 2,326 | 2,326 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 13,848 | 208 | — | 13,640 | 15,046 | |
| Lead | 8,750 | 48 | — | 8,702 | 9,148 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1,363 | 7 | 5 | 1,351 | 361,720 |
2019
2018
2017
2016
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 | — | 106,210 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 2,390 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 249,132 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Copper compounds | — | 249,132 | — | — |
|
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 106,210 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL (FORMERLY AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC)
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Lead | — | 2,390 | — | — |
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 | Dec 18, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Dec 18, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 19, 2022 | Jan 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 19, 2022 | Jan 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 6, 2019 | Feb 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 6, 2019 | Feb 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2019 | Feb 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 8, 2017 | Nov 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 10, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 10, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 8, 2013 | Jan 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 8, 2013 | Jan 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 21, 2012 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 2012 | Mar 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 6, 2009 | Aug 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 6, 2009 | Aug 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 6, 2009 | Aug 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 3, 2006 | Feb 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 3, 2006 | Feb 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 3, 2006 | Oct 3, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 3, 2006 | Feb 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Oct 3, 2006 | Nov 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 2005 | Apr 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2005 | Apr 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 18, 2005 | Apr 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 19, 2003 | May 29, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 1996 | Jun 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 1996 | Jun 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 27, 1985 | Jul 27, 1985 | 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.
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003331121-001 · Jan 31, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601211893 · Sep 12, 2017
$13,800
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601135039 · Apr 20, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003331121-120 · May 27, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2000-0164 · Oct 12, 1999
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003331121-094 · Sep 20, 1996
$9,750
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003331121-306 · Apr 24, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003331121-011 · Jun 27, 1985
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