ENERGIZER PERSONAL CARE
Quick Summary
- •Released 12,518 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
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2820 MEDIA DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37914
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- KNOX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332211
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000590192
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
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 | 49,633 | — |
| 2016 | 46,049 | -7% |
| 2017 | 12,518 | -73% |
| 2018 | 416 | -97% |
| 2019 | 329 | -21% |
| 2020 | 369 | +12% |
| 2021 | 606 | +64% |
| 2022 | 882 | +46% |
| 2023 | 685 | -22% |
| 2024 | 719 | +5% |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 113,147 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 12,100 | 12,100 | — | — | 1,708 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 418 | 418 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 105,336 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 45,600 | 45,600 | — | — | 1,806 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 449 | 449 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 109,451 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 49,200 | 49,200 | — | — | 2,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 433 | 433 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 87,633 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SA RECYCLING
KNOXVILLE, TN
|
Chromium | — | 87,633 | — | — |
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 Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 29, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 6, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: Criteria for Identifying the Characteristics of HW and for Listing HW | Oct 30, 2013 | Feb 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 2013 | Feb 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 2013 | Feb 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 26, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 26, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 26, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 26, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 26, 2009 | Mar 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 21, 2004 | Dec 7, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 2002 | Nov 1, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 2000 | Jan 22, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 5, 2000 | Jan 22, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 19, 1999 | Apr 15, 1999 | 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.