Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TYSON FOODS - DARDANELLE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 302,817 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.
- Address
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1291 N HIGHWAY 7
DARDANELLE, AR 72834
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- YELL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 21, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 24, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110059390537
How This Compares
#25
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#538
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.
3
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)
+2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 255,516 | — |
| 2016 | 284,740 | +11% |
| 2017 | 302,817 | +6% |
| 2018 | 442,261 | +46% |
| 2019 | 211,260 | -52% |
| 2020 | 308,981 | +46% |
| 2021 | 203,761 | -34% |
| 2022 | 257,425 | +26% |
| 2023 | 245,639 | -5% |
| 2024 | 261,190 | +6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 250,736 | — | 250,736 | — | 65 | |
| Ammonia | 8,294 | 7,954 | 340 | — | 3,361 | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,160 | 2,160 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 244,379 | — | 244,379 | — | 98 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,260 | 1,260 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 253,041 | — | 253,041 | — | 71 | |
| Ammonia | 3,984 | 3,481 | 503 | — | 1,218 | |
| Peracetic acid | 400 | 400 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 202,534 | — | 202,534 | — | 68 | |
| Ammonia | 827 | 328 | 499 | — | 4,159 | |
| Peracetic acid | 400 | 400 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 298,777 | — | 298,777 | — | 62 | |
| Ammonia | 9,804 | 9,372 | 432 | — | 2,754 | |
| Peracetic acid | 400 | 400 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 200,000 | — | 200,000 | — | 14 | |
| Ammonia | 10,500 | 10,050 | 450 | — | 1,900 | |
| Peracetic acid | 760 | 760 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 439,964 | — | 439,964 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,537 | 356 | 1,181 | — | 167 | |
| Peracetic acid | 760 | 760 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 287,741 | — | 287,741 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 15,071 | 15,057 | 14 | — | 416 | |
| Peracetic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 259,180 | — | 259,180 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 25,550 | 25,412 | 138 | — | 56 | |
| Peracetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 240,127 | — | 240,127 | — | 13 | |
| Ammonia | 15,389 | 15,376 | 13 | — | 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 162,754 |
| Ammonia | — | 3,361 | — | 19,905 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 65 | — | 808,417 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 65 | — | — |
|
DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Ammonia | — | 3,361 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2006 | Nov 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2006 | Nov 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 1996 | Jul 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 26, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 15, 1985 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 15, 1985 | Feb 13, 1986 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 1985 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 1985 | Dec 10, 1985 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1985 | — | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0742 · Feb 24, 2004
$14,362
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N054 · Jul 2, 1987
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N042 · Oct 31, 1986
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1985-N023 · May 30, 1985
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