PAPERWORKS INDUSTRIES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2 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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455 W. FACTORY ST.
WABASH, IN 46992
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- WABASH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 21, 2003
- Registry ID
- 110000401725
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 | 2 | — |
| 2016 | 2 | -6% |
| 2017 | 2 | +3% |
| 2018 | 2 | +4% |
| 2019 | 2 | +4% |
| 2020 | 1 | -65% |
| 2021 | 3 | +218% |
| 2022 | 3 | 0% |
| 2023 | 2 | -12% |
| 2024 | 2 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 378 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 283 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 866 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 417 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 598 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 663 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 115 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 136 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 98 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1-MORRIS
LA FONTAINE, IN
|
Lead | 139 | — | — | — |
|
DEARDORFF 109
LA FONTAINE, IN
|
Lead | 94 | — | — | — |
|
1-HANCOCK N
LA FONTAINE, IN
|
Lead | 108 | — | — | — |
|
1-TERR
LA FONTAINE, IN
|
Lead | 35 | — | — | — |
|
1-HANCOCK N
LA FONTAINE, IN
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
1-MORRIS
LA FONTAINE, IN
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
1-TERR
LA FONTAINE, IN
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
DEARDORFF 109
LA FONTAINE, IN
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | WW CSO - Effluent Violations - O&M viol resulting in unauth spills/overflows to dry land/bldg backup | Apr 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Apr 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Apr 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Mar 29, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 29, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 12, 2018 | Jun 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 2002 | Nov 20, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Biosolids/Sewage Sludge Violation (Part 503 and State Regulations) | Mar 28, 1990 | Jun 21, 1995 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,765.20 kg/d | 1,475.50 | +20% | Jan 2016 | 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.