TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. - WATERLOO, IA.
Quick Summary
- •Released 22,065 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
-
501 NORTH ELK RUN ROAD
WATERLOO, IA 50703
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- BLACK HAWK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 1 · last Mar 11, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 9, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110067426510
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24,300 | — |
| 2016 | 31,635 | +30% |
| 2017 | 22,065 | -30% |
| 2018 | 31,326 | +42% |
| 2019 | 40,110 | +28% |
| 2020 | 52,711 | +31% |
| 2021 | 40,440 | -23% |
| 2022 | 69,512 | +72% |
| 2023 | 59,393 | -15% |
| 2024 | 77,461 | +30% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 77,183 | 77,177 | — | 6 | 49,798 | |
| Peracetic acid | 278 | 278 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 58,673 | 58,673 | — | — | 50,573 | |
| Peracetic acid | 720 | 720 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 68,972 | 68,958 | — | 14 | 52,585 | |
| Peracetic acid | 540 | 540 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 39,940 | 39,931 | — | 9 | 49,899 | |
| Peracetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 52,456 | 52,450 | — | 6 | 48,932 | |
| Peracetic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 40,105 | 40,100 | — | 5 | 52,001 | |
| Peracetic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 31,301 | 31,298 | — | 3 | 52,212 | |
| Peracetic acid | 25 | 25 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 22,040 | 21,890 | — | 150 | 56,420 | |
| Peracetic acid | 25 | 25 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 31,610 | 31,530 | — | 80 | 60,905 | |
| Peracetic acid | 25 | 25 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 21,260 | 21,120 | — | 140 | 51,990 | |
| Peracetic acid | 3,040 | 3,040 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 2,809 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 31,462 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 29,879 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WILLARD FROST FARM
WATERLOO, IA
|
Ammonia | 50 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 49,798 | WATERLOO WWTP, WATERLOO |
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 | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 1, 2011 | Sep 9, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 1, 2011 | Sep 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 22, 1992 | Dec 18, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 26, 1991 | Oct 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 26, 1991 | Oct 27, 1993 | 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.