FRITO-LAY, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 101,741 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 $295,976 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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28801 HIGHWAY 58
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314
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- KERN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311919
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jan 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $295,976 · last Oct 23, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000607406
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
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 | 92,138 | — |
| 2016 | 90,396 | -2% |
| 2017 | 101,741 | +13% |
| 2018 | 107,097 | +5% |
| 2020 | 127,745 | — |
| 2021 | 97,000 | -24% |
| 2022 | 106,972 | +10% |
| 2023 | 94,598 | -12% |
| 2024 | 107,000 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 107,000 | — | — | 107,000 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 94,598 | — | — | 94,598 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 106,972 | — | — | 106,972 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 97,000 | — | — | 97,000 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 99,507 | — | — | 99,507 | — | |
| Ammonia | 28,238 | 28,238 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 81,000 | — | — | 81,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 26,097 | 26,097 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 79,000 | — | — | 79,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 22,741 | 22,741 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 72,137 | — | — | 72,137 | — | |
| Ammonia | 18,259 | 18,259 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 75,000 | — | — | 75,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 17,138 | 17,138 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 108,339 |
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 | HPV | Aug 11, 2023 | Jul 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 31, 2023 | Jun 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 5, 2021 | Sep 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 25, 2021 | Sep 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 20, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 22, 2021 | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 4, 2021 | Mar 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 23, 2020 | Mar 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 4, 2019 | Mar 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 22, 2019 | May 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 6, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 12, 2018 | Jan 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 6, 2017 | Feb 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 6, 2017 | Feb 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 6, 2017 | Feb 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 4, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 4, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 4, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 3, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 3, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 3, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 29, 2016 | Jul 12, 2017 | 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.