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VCC Memphis

 
Site Contact:
Terry Tanner
On Scene Coordinator

(tanner.terry@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Collins Street and Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38112
 response.epa.gov/VCCMemphis

The site is a former fertilizer production plant operated by the Virginia-Carolina Chemical (VCC) Company. Fertilizer manufacturing began at the Site prior to 1907 and continued until the mid 1980s. The site originally consisted of approximately 27 acres of land formerly owned by the VCC Company. The site presently consists of several commercial properties located in the downtown Memphis area northeast of the intersection of Collins Street and Poplar Avenue.


Cylinder uncovered during excavation activities, staged and awaiting disposal. Cylinder uncovered during excavation activities, staged and awaiting disposal. Excavation and truck loading on eastern side of site Excavation and truck loading on eastern side of site Excavated area at south eastern end of site Stockpiled soil failing TCLP and excavated areas at south end of Site. Soil is awaiting stabilization with MAECTITE. Stockpiled soil failing TCLP and excavated areas at south end of Site. Soil is awaiting stabilization with MAECTITE. Weather monitoring station Office trailers Office trailer Soft excavation using vactruck and shovels Soft excavation using vactruck and shovels Soft excavation using vactruck and shovels Soft excavation using vactruck and shovels
For additional information, visit the Pollution/Situation Report (Pol/Sitreps) section.