DRAX BIOMASS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 12,484 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $13,685 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6777 AL-17
ALICEVILLE, AL 35442
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- PICKENS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321999
- Inspections
- 8 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $13,685 · last Feb 16, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110045447432
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 | 20,154 | — |
| 2016 | 12,484 | -38% |
| 2018 | 25 | — |
| 2019 | 8,913 | +36160% |
| 2020 | 15,620 | +75% |
| 2021 | 16,746 | +7% |
| 2022 | 11,955 | -29% |
| 2024 | 16,191 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 7,930 | 7,930 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,608 | 4,608 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,616 | 3,616 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 38 | 21 | — | 17 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 4,508 | 4,493 | 5 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,710 | 3,695 | 5 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,705 | 3,695 | 5 | 5 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 33 | 3 | 0 | 30 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 7,802 | 7,787 | 5 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,459 | 4,444 | 5 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,454 | 4,444 | 5 | 5 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 31 | 1 | 0 | 30 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 7,194 | 7,179 | 5 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,199 | 4,184 | 5 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,194 | 4,184 | 5 | 5 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 33 | 3 | 0 | 30 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 4,459 | 4,444 | 5 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,454 | 4,444 | 5 | 5 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 25 | 0 | 0 | 24 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 7,005 | 6,990 | 5 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,202 | 5,192 | 5 | 5 | — | |
| Lead | 277 | 18 | 1 | 258 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 7,855 | 7,840 | 5 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,626 | 7,616 | 5 | 5 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,383 | 4,368 | 5 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 290 | 19 | 1 | 270 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 24,026 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 30,066 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 23,525 |
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 reported late | Jan 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 14, 2021 | Mar 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2021 | — | 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.