BOISE CASCADE WALLULA
Quick Summary
- •Released 829,886 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
31831 W HWY 12
WALLULA, WA 99363
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- WALLA WALLA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322110
- Inspections
- 10 · last Oct 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 8, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110005312713
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 | 1,407,618 | — |
| 2016 | 933,766 | -34% |
| 2017 | 829,886 | -11% |
| 2018 | 803,749 | -3% |
| 2019 | 1,204,926 | +50% |
| 2020 | 1,254,779 | +4% |
| 2021 | 1,253,894 | -0% |
| 2022 | 865,911 | -31% |
| 2023 | 484,087 | -44% |
| 2024 | 996,631 | +106% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 637,300 | 622,836 | 13,235 | 1,229 | — | |
| Ammonia | 81,907 | 56,819 | 25,088 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 79,730 | 67 | 8,322 | 71,341 | 1,386 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 64,453 | 64,122 | 199 | 132 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 53,172 | 47,411 | 5,703 | 58 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 25,202 | 25,202 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 15,924 | 15,453 | 457 | 14 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 15,789 | 111 | — | 15,678 | 964 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 11,925 | — | 11,923 | 2 | — | |
| Phenol | 10,995 | 10,974 | — | 22 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 196 | 16 | 37 | 144 | 304 | |
| Catechol | 31 | — | 31 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 351,456 | 336,533 | 14,336 | 587 | — | |
| Ammonia | 40,050 | 25,461 | 14,589 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 34,861 | 34,736 | 92 | 33 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 26,663 | 39 | 4,839 | 21,785 | 540 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 21,260 | 18,997 | 2,254 | 9 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,933 | — | 6,933 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 2,117 | 2,111 | — | 6 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 729 | 8 | 22 | 699 | 119 | |
| Catechol | 18 | — | 18 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 619,072 | 567,274 | 51,482 | 316 | — | |
| Ammonia | 76,193 | 53,065 | 23,128 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 56,731 | 56,260 | 161 | 310 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 37,400 | 54 | 7,672 | 29,674 | 560 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 29,204 | 27,192 | 2,012 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 22,625 | 22,625 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 9,993 | — | 9,993 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,122 | 8,622 | 456 | 45 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 4,326 | 4,305 | — | 22 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,202 | 14 | 34 | 1,153 | 123 | |
| Catechol | 28 | — | 27 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 16 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 920,429 | 869,025 | 50,994 | 410 | — | |
| Ammonia | 100,083 | 72,007 | 28,076 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 70,132 | 62,065 | 8,000 | 67 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 68,548 | 67,966 | 196 | 386 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 31,024 | 71 | 9,313 | 21,640 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 30,594 | 30,594 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,364 | 11,807 | 491 | 66 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12,130 | — | 12,130 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 5,840 | 5,811 | — | 29 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,807 | 56 | — | 1,751 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 836 | 19 | 42 | 776 | — | |
| Formic acid | 65 | — | 65 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 30 | — | 30 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 838,623 | 761,601 | 76,559 | 463 | — | |
| Ammonia | 115,837 | 79,065 | 36,772 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 71,994 | 71,335 | 204 | 455 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 69,299 | 17 | 20,337 | 48,945 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 52,138 | 46,646 | 5,434 | 58 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 44,533 | — | 44,533 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 32,671 | 32,671 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,997 | 12,433 | 496 | 68 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7,877 | 172 | — | 7,705 | — | |
| Phenol | 6,223 | 6,194 | — | 29 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,817 | 22 | 85 | 1,711 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 434 | 0 | 136 | 298 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 224 | 0 | 59 | 166 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 83 | — | 83 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 30 | — | 30 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 747,998 | 659,822 | 87,790 | 386 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 196,643 | 47 | 20,711 | 175,885 | — | |
| Ammonia | 73,305 | 71,728 | 1,577 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 67,808 | 67,281 | 197 | 330 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 45,663 | 41,181 | 4,440 | 42 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 29,340 | 29,340 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 25,447 | 363 | — | 25,084 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 11,450 | 10,911 | 490 | 50 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 5,583 | 5,562 | — | 21 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 725 | 22 | 102 | 601 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 579 | 0 | 132 | 447 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 277 | 0 | 23 | 254 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 74 | — | 74 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 30 | — | 29 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 424,178 | 407,368 | 16,160 | 650 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 199,764 | 56 | 17,837 | 181,871 | — | |
| Ammonia | 54,528 | 44,392 | 10,136 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 54,026 | 53,748 | 167 | 111 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 28,207 | 403 | — | 27,804 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 25,634 | 23,837 | 1,797 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 8,242 | 8,230 | — | 11 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,497 | 6,989 | 500 | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 533 | 15 | 119 | 400 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 461 | 0 | 362 | 99 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 269 | 269 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 265 | 0 | 230 | 35 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 106 | — | 106 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 37 | — | 36 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 443,895 | 423,077 | 19,934 | 884 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 232,433 | 41 | 18,663 | 213,729 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 56,942 | 56,614 | 193 | 135 | — | |
| Ammonia | 53,652 | 43,047 | 10,605 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 27,154 | 25,331 | 1,823 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 6,852 | 6,841 | — | 11 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 6,818 | 6,309 | 502 | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 795 | 795 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 724 | 724 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 349 | 19 | 124 | 206 | — | |
| Formic acid | 258 | — | 258 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 12 | — | 11 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 583,135 | 558,769 | 22,805 | 1,561 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 143,027 | 29 | 17,957 | 125,041 | — | |
| Ammonia | 64,493 | 54,261 | 10,232 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 61,023 | 60,651 | 199 | 173 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 38,054 | 34,623 | 3,395 | 36 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,485 | 23,485 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 8,694 | 8,680 | — | 14 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,415 | 7,857 | 549 | 9 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 1,204 | 1,204 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,113 | 1,113 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 769 | — | 769 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 340 | 22 | 120 | 198 | — | |
| Catechol | 13 | — | 12 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 808,680 | 754,944 | 51,165 | 2,571 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 179,365 | 134 | 35,684 | 143,547 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 123,612 | 123,612 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 99,925 | 98,108 | 1,817 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 66,978 | 66,564 | 209 | 205 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 42,244 | 38,536 | 3,675 | 33 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 25,000 | 24,998 | — | 2 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 24,394 | 76 | — | 24,318 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 14,730 | 14,161 | 558 | 11 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 13,415 | 13,398 | — | 17 | — | |
| Formic acid | 3,872 | — | 3,872 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,666 | 392 | 182 | 1,092 | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,634 | 1,634 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,429 | 1,429 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 538 | 0 | 400 | 138 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 118 | 75 | 1 | 42 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 13 | — | 12 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | — | ♦ 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 | — | — | — | 69,858 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 4,743 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 61,038 |
| Methanol | — | — | 22,296 | 3,786,015 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 9,196 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 594 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 8,762 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 435,397 |
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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COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
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Lead compounds | 304 | — | — | — |
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COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
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Mercury | 1 | — | — | — |
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COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 964 | — | — | — |
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COLUMBIA RIDGE LDFL & RECYCLING CTR
ARLINGTON, OR
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Manganese compounds | 1,386 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Oct 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 9, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Oct 9, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 9, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 9, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 18, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 25, 2021 | Jul 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 25, 2021 | Jul 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 25, 2021 | Jul 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 17, 2020 | Mar 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 1, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 2, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 2, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 2, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 2, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 2, 2011 | Jun 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 2, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 2, 2011 | Jun 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 2, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 15, 2006 | Apr 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 15, 2006 | Apr 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 15, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 15, 2006 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 18, 1991 | Jul 1, 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.