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SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY INCORPORATED - TAR HEEL
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,807,558 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 $1,655 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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15855 NC HIGHWAY 87
TAR HEEL, NC 28392
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- BLADEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 12 · last Feb 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,655 · last May 21, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110007377338
How This Compares
#3
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#60
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-10% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,125,996 | — |
| 2016 | 2,875,481 | -30% |
| 2017 | 2,807,558 | -2% |
| 2018 | 2,951,293 | +5% |
| 2019 | 3,205,672 | +9% |
| 2020 | 4,806,445 | +50% |
| 2021 | 4,059,040 | -16% |
| 2022 | 3,119,906 | -23% |
| 2023 | 3,624,364 | +16% |
| 2024 | 3,708,783 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,636,354 | — | 3,636,354 | — | 35,645 | |
| Ammonia | 67,626 | 67,134 | 492 | — | 357 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,803 | 4,714 | 89 | — | 21 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,567,825 | — | 3,567,825 | — | 727 | |
| Ammonia | 53,628 | 53,422 | 206 | — | 65 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,901 | 2,804 | 97 | — | 5 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,090,624 | — | 3,090,624 | — | 296 | |
| Ammonia | 25,892 | 25,714 | 178 | — | 128 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,380 | 3,296 | 84 | — | 5 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,002,689 | — | 4,002,689 | — | 3,791 | |
| Ammonia | 52,891 | 52,459 | 432 | — | 93 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,450 | 3,361 | 89 | — | 6 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,765,781 | — | 4,765,781 | — | 26,350 | |
| Ammonia | 37,236 | 36,704 | 532 | — | 105 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,418 | 3,316 | 102 | — | 4 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,205,672 | — | 3,205,672 | — | 26,368 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,804,864 | — | 2,804,864 | — | 3,057 | |
| Ammonia | 115,343 | 114,934 | 409 | — | 135 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,709 | 30,613 | 96 | — | 6 | |
| Methanol | 367 | 362 | 5 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,645,034 | — | 2,645,034 | — | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 125,604 | 125,315 | 289 | — | 40 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 36,523 | 36,429 | 94 | — | 0 | |
| Methanol | 387 | 382 | 5 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,793,520 | — | 2,793,520 | — | 1,797 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 49,498 | 49,413 | 85 | — | 6 | |
| Ammonia | 31,781 | 31,311 | 470 | — | 886 | |
| Methanol | 672 | 667 | 5 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,903,540 | — | 3,903,540 | — | 1,180 | |
| Ammonia | 139,838 | 139,298 | 540 | — | 1,452 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 81,656 | 81,567 | 89 | — | 474 | |
| Methanol | 951 | 946 | 5 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 177,205 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | 3,016 | 4,055,485 |
| Ammonia | — | — | 37 | 239,193 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CARBON CYCLE NC
WARSAW, NC
|
Ammonia | — | — | 18 | — |
|
FULL CIRCLE RECYCLE, LLC
ZEBULON, NC
|
Ammonia | — | — | 19 | — |
|
PERMITTED LAND APPLICATION SITES
BLADEN, NC
|
Ammonia | 116 | — | — | — |
|
SAMPSON COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
ROSEBORO, NC
|
Ammonia | 204 | — | — | — |
|
PERMITTED LAND APPLICATION SITES
BLADEN, NC
|
Hydrogen sulfide | 2 | — | — | — |
|
SAMPSON COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
ROSEBORO, NC
|
Hydrogen sulfide | 19 | — | — | — |
|
FULL CIRCLE RECYCLE, LLC
ZEBULON, NC
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | 172 | — |
|
PERMITTED LAND APPLICATION SITES
BLADEN, NC
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 43 | — | — | — |
|
SAMPSON COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
ROSEBORO, NC
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 32,586 | — | — | — |
|
CARBON CYCLE NC
WARSAW, NC
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | 2,844 | — |
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 | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 19, 2019 | Mar 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 3, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 12, 2014 | Feb 3, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2009 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 196.50 mg/L | 194.00 | +1% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 197.50 mg/L | 194.00 | +2% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.84 mg/L | 134.00 | +9% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 135.05 mg/L | 134.00 | +1% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 270.58 kg/d | 227.00 | +19% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 151.32 mg/L | 134.00 | +13% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 472.70 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +18% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 211.70 mg/L | 194.00 | +9% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 170.75 mg/L | 134.00 | +27% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 148.75 mg/L | 134.00 | +11% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 461.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +15% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.80 kg/d | 27.24 | +83% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 531.70 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +33% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 241.26 kg/d | 227.00 | +6% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 230.18 kg/d | 227.00 | +1% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,927.85 kg/d | 227.00 | +1,190% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 209.00 kg/d | 113.50 | +84% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | May 2016 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 411.10 kg/d | 227.00 | +81% | May 2016 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.10 kg/d | 113.50 | +12% | May 2016 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0143 · May 21, 2025
$1,655
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2017-0054 · Feb 6, 2017
$1,893
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2017-0043 · Jan 30, 2017
$893
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000149666-001 · Dec 30, 2014
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00012308 · Jun 2, 2010
$384
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00011910 · May 4, 2010
$885
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00009206 · Apr 3, 2008
$615
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00010574 · Jul 15, 2007
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003982 · Aug 1, 2002
$10,374
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00000815 · Sep 23, 1993
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00000793 · Sep 21, 1993
$16,250
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00000792 · Feb 12, 1993
$15,546
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