TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
VERSO PAPER - ANDROSCOGGIN MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,061,298 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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300 RILEY RD
JAY, ME 04239
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- FRANKLIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 5 · last Oct 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 18, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110008053587
How This Compares
#1
of 80 TRI reporters in ME
#54
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2022)
-97% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,083,318 | — |
| 2016 | 768,155 | -29% |
| 2017 | 3,061,298 | +299% |
| 2018 | 3,007,124 | -2% |
| 2019 | 707,993 | -76% |
| 2020 | 364,594 | -49% |
| 2021 | 40,212 | -89% |
| 2022 | 37,607 | -6% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 37,418 | 35,678 | 1,645 | 95 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 147 | 147 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 42 | 4 | 9 | 29 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 40,188 | 31,957 | 8,194 | 37 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 24 | 3 | 9 | 12 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 148,165 | 133,952 | 14,207 | 6 | 12 | |
| Manganese compounds | 80,961 | 141 | 40,429 | 40,391 | 1,198 | |
| Ammonia | 65,576 | 64,396 | 1,180 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 25,879 | 25,850 | 27 | 2 | 4 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 18,733 | 18,733 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 9,286 | 9,286 | — | — | 0 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,334 | 8,248 | 86 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 6,939 | 6,915 | 24 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 374 | 374 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 200 | 34 | 68 | 98 | 27 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 54 | 52 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 39 | — | 39 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 188,209 | — | 188,205 | 4 | 17 | |
| Manganese compounds | 155,494 | 364 | 63,387 | 91,743 | 2,162 | |
| Ammonia | 144,193 | 143,550 | 643 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 58,329 | 58,329 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 46,347 | 46,298 | 43 | 6 | 13 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 35,821 | 35,821 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 22,666 | 22,367 | 298 | 1 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 21,124 | 21,124 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 13,977 | 109 | — | 13,868 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,853 | 12,816 | 37 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 7,600 | 666 | 1,538 | 5,396 | 763 | |
| Naphthalene | 601 | 601 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 449 | 83 | 106 | 260 | 46 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 142 | 136 | — | 6 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 124 | 124 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 61 | — | 61 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | 0 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,225,397 | — | 2,225,180 | 217 | 205 | |
| Methanol | 383,512 | 346,824 | 36,686 | 2 | 2 | |
| Manganese compounds | 152,805 | 342 | 54,703 | 97,760 | 1,668 | |
| Ammonia | 99,190 | 98,635 | 555 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36,299 | 36,299 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 33,031 | 32,977 | 37 | 17 | 12 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 22,385 | 22,385 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,430 | 15,227 | 200 | 3 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 14,450 | 86 | — | 14,364 | — | |
| Phenol | 14,317 | 14,317 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,139 | 9,107 | 32 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 486 | 77 | 92 | 317 | 43 | |
| Naphthalene | 445 | 445 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 96 | 89 | — | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 87 | 87 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 53 | — | 53 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 1 | — | 0 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
2016
2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 79 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 6,753 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 6,950 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 690,544 |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 3 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 4,991 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 1,414 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 11,619 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 6,083,201 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 67,634 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 29,217 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 14,931 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 177 | — | — | — |
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — |
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Lead compounds | 30 | — | — | — |
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Methanol | 1 | — | — | — |
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Manganese compounds | 1,169 | — | — | — |
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Catechol | — | — | — | — |
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Hydrogen sulfide | 11 | — | — | — |
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Naphthalene | — | — | — | — |
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Phenol | — | — | — | — |
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Acetaldehyde | 1 | — | — | — |
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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JUNIPER RIDGE LANDFILL
OLD TOWN, ME
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Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
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 unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2022 | Feb 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2022 | Feb 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2016 | Oct 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 26, 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 26, 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 26, 2011 | May 3, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Apr 26, 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2006 | Jun 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 7, 2003 | Jan 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 7, 2003 | Jan 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 17, 1988 | Apr 12, 1991 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case ME-N00000162 · Sep 18, 2008
INFORMAL WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED001095470-001 · Jan 12, 2006
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED001095470-000 · Apr 12, 1991
$885,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case ME-N00000053 · Jan 9, 1991
Judicial
· Case 01-1987-0018 · Sep 29, 1989
$450,000
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