HON CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 58,226 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 $12,431 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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907 WEST AVE.
CEDARTOWN, GA 30125
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- POLK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 337214
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $12,431 · last Jun 4, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000356506
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 | 61,484 | — |
| 2016 | 68,134 | +11% |
| 2017 | 58,226 | -15% |
| 2018 | 82,493 | +42% |
| 2019 | 69,614 | -16% |
| 2020 | 33,903 | -51% |
| 2021 | 51,361 | +51% |
| 2022 | 54,079 | +5% |
| 2023 | 10,540 | -81% |
| 2024 | 11,633 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 11,633 | 11,633 | — | — | 5,015 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10,540 | 10,540 | — | — | 10,620 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 37,006 | 37,006 | — | — | 5,412 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 17,074 | 17,074 | — | — | 451 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 31,753 | 31,753 | — | — | 10,624 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 19,608 | 19,608 | — | — | 885 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 19,718 | 19,718 | — | — | 14,200 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,185 | 14,185 | — | — | 1,183 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 48,793 | 48,793 | — | — | 22,928 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 20,821 | 20,821 | — | — | 1,911 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 57,468 | 57,468 | — | — | 23,805 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 25,025 | 25,025 | — | — | 1,984 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 47,028 | 47,028 | — | — | 54,506 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,934 | 5,934 | — | — | 19,081 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,264 | 5,264 | — | — | 2,432 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 53,638 | 53,638 | — | — | 46,164 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,767 | 8,767 | — | — | 16,157 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,729 | 5,729 | — | — | 2,039 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 52,728 | 52,728 | — | — | 93,329 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 7,741 | 7,741 | — | — | 2,143 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,015 | 1,015 | — | — | 24,220 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 5,015 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HOLCIM (US) INC/GEOCYCLE LLC
ARTESIA, MS
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 4,900 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 114 | — |
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 Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 29, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 18, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 6, 2017 | Oct 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 25, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 22, 2010 | Oct 18, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 2001 | Apr 10, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Feb 14, 2001 | Apr 10, 2001 | 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.