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MARLBORO PAPER MILL

Quick Summary

  • Released 1,292,614 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
585 WILLAMETTE RD
BENNETTSVILLE, SC 29512
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County
MARLBORO County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
322120
Inspections
6 · last Jul 17, 2024
Total Penalties
$0 · last Jan 8, 2014
Registry ID
110000587464

How This Compares

#8 of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#158 of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing

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.

0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.

Emissions Trend (2015–2024) -15% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 1,360,784
2016 1,294,399 -5%
2017 1,292,614 -0%
2018 1,219,712 -6%
2019 1,286,604 +5%
2020 1,257,851 -2%
2021 1,236,039 -2%
2022 1,265,897 +2%
2023 1,176,582 -7%
2024 1,153,644 -2%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 662,664 653,467 9,197
Ammonia 188,323 167,101 21,222
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 168,734 168,734
Hydrogen sulfide 36,751 36,190 561
Manganese compounds 23,351 73 23,278
Phenol 19,001 19,001
Acetaldehyde 17,076 16,064 1,012 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 14,594 13,650 944 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 10,307 186 10,121
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 7,841 296 7,545
Cresol (mixed isomers) 2,869 2,867 2
Chlorine 1,696 1,696
Lead compounds 250 20 230
Formic acid 64 64
Catechol 45 45 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 37 36 2 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 34 34
Mercury compounds 6 5 0
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 0 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 671,266 661,958 9,308
Ammonia 191,433 169,956 21,477
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 174,673 174,673
Hydrogen sulfide 40,297 39,729 568
Manganese compounds 23,627 70 23,557
Phenol 19,379 19,379
Acetaldehyde 17,334 16,310 1,024 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 14,994 14,039 955 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 10,431 189 10,242
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 7,950 315 7,635
Cresol (mixed isomers) 2,940 2,938 2
Chlorine 1,812 1,812
Lead compounds 253 21 233
Formic acid 60 60
Catechol 46 46 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 40 38 2 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 35 35
Mercury compounds 10 10 0
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 0 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 693,352 683,839 9,513
Ammonia 202,046 180,097 21,949
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 193,775 193,775
Hydrogen sulfide 73,403 72,824 579
Manganese compounds 24,152 77 24,075
Phenol 20,833 20,833
Acetaldehyde 18,049 17,002 1,047 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 16,273 15,297 976 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 10,651 183 10,468
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 8,092 289 7,803
Cresol (mixed isomers) 3,160 3,158 2
Chlorine 1,651 1,651
Lead compounds 260 22 238
Formic acid 68 68
Catechol 47 47 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 36 35 2 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 36 36
Mercury compounds 11 11 0
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 692,113 682,095 10,018
Ammonia 191,011 167,896 23,115
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 181,122 181,122
Hydrogen sulfide 67,830 67,220 610
Manganese compounds 25,426 72 25,354
Phenol 20,178 20,178
Acetaldehyde 18,076 16,974 1,102 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 15,389 14,361 1,028 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 11,203 180 11,023
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 8,498 281 8,217
Cresol (mixed isomers) 3,106 3,104 2
Chlorine 1,610 1,610
Lead compounds 271 21 251
Formic acid 73 73
Catechol 49 49 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 36 36
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 36 34 2 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 10 10 0
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 0 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 701,464 691,316 10,148
Ammonia 194,362 170,946 23,416
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 183,887 183,887
Hydrogen sulfide 74,915 74,296 619
Manganese compounds 25,756 72 25,684
Phenol 20,323 20,323
Acetaldehyde 17,580 16,463 1,117 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 15,602 14,560 1,042 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 11,344 177 11,167
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 8,576 252 8,324
Cresol (mixed isomers) 2,137 2,135 2
Chlorine 1,433 1,433
Lead compounds 275 21 254
Formic acid 69 69
Catechol 50 50 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 36 36
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 32 30 2 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 10 10 0
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 0 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 716,593 706,331 10,262
Ammonia 199,716 176,038 23,678
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 188,662 188,662
Hydrogen sulfide 76,325 75,701 624
Manganese compounds 26,045 74 25,971
Phenol 20,691 20,691
Acetaldehyde 18,121 16,992 1,129 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 16,011 14,958 1,053 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 11,474 182 11,292
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 8,697 280 8,417
Cresol (mixed isomers) 2,187 2,185 2
Chlorine 1,593 1,593
Lead compounds 278 22 257
Formic acid 77 77
Catechol 50 50 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 37 37
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 35 33 2 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 10 10 0
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 2 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 672,984 663,231 9,753
Ammonia 183,764 161,260 22,504
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 173,449 173,449
Hydrogen sulfide 72,377 71,783 594
Manganese compounds 24,753 70 24,683
Phenol 19,396 19,396
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 17,879 17,879
Acetaldehyde 16,904 15,831 1,073 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 14,789 13,788 1,001 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 10,915 183 10,732
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 8,312 312 8,000
Cresol (mixed isomers) 2,083 2,081 2
Chlorine 1,798 1,798
Catechol 85 85 ♦ Carcinogen
Formic acid 71 71
Lead compounds 69 20 49
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 40 38 2 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 34 34
Mercury compounds 9 9 0
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 0 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 704,953 694,871 10,082
Ammonia 194,807 171,543 23,264
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 187,977 187,977
Hydrogen sulfide 74,026 73,411 615
Phenol 26,132 26,132
Manganese compounds 25,624 107 25,517
Acetaldehyde 18,731 17,622 1,109 ♦ Carcinogen
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 18,580 18,580
Formaldehyde 17,080 16,045 1,035 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 11,282 188 11,094
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 8,606 336 8,270
Cresol (mixed isomers) 2,543 2,541 2
Chlorine 1,926 1,926
Catechol 88 88 ♦ Carcinogen
Formic acid 77 77
Lead compounds 73 22 50
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 68 57 11 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 34 34
Mercury compounds 6 6 0
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 2 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 708,502 698,224 10,278
Ammonia 194,257 170,542 23,715
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 184,807 184,807
Hydrogen sulfide 74,087 73,460 627
Manganese compounds 26,118 106 26,012
Phenol 26,115 26,115
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 21,600 21,600
Acetaldehyde 18,907 17,776 1,131 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 16,890 15,835 1,055 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 11,497 187 11,310
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 8,774 343 8,431
Cresol (mixed isomers) 2,478 2,476 2
Catechol 89 89 ♦ Carcinogen
Formic acid 79 79
Lead compounds 74 22 51
Chlorine 54 54
Chlorine dioxide 36 36
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 27 17 11 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 7 7 0
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 2 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 713,343 703,794 9,549
Ammonia 242,194 220,160 22,034
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 197,617 197,617
Hydrogen sulfide 74,023 73,441 582
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 27,379 27,379
Manganese compounds 24,295 127 24,168
Phenol 22,691 22,691
Acetaldehyde 20,163 19,112 1,051 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 17,364 16,384 980 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 10,706 198 10,508
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 8,200 367 7,833
Cresol (mixed isomers) 2,453 2,451 2
Catechol 83 83 ♦ Carcinogen
Formic acid 79 79
Lead compounds 71 23 48
Chlorine 53 53
Chlorine dioxide 35 35
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 27 17 10 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 7 7 0
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 2 1 1 ♦ 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
Chlorine 35,363
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 15
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 6,401
Hydrogen sulfide 35,430
Phenol 389
Formic acid 1,371,248
Ammonia 361,311
Formaldehyde 9,171
Catechol 875
Cresol (mixed isomers) 54,025
Chlorine dioxide 167,149
Acetaldehyde 106,353
Methanol 11,132,264

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 Sep 29, 2020 Open
rcra Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability Aug 11, 2020 Aug 11, 2020 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Aug 11, 2020 Aug 21, 2020 Resolved
cwa Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error Apr 10, 2020 Open
cwa Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error Oct 25, 2019 Oct 25, 2019 Resolved
caa FRV Jul 6, 2018 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Oct 24, 2017 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Aug 4, 2015 Aug 24, 2015 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Aug 4, 2015 Aug 4, 2015 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Mar 1, 2013 Apr 1, 2013 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: Treatment Standards Nov 5, 2010 Aug 11, 2011 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information Nov 5, 2010 Aug 11, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Nov 5, 2010 Aug 11, 2011 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
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2,420.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +99,999% May 2024 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.45 kg/d 0.00 +2,147,483,650% Mar 2015 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.

Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3602298526 · Sep 29, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601490059 · Jul 6, 2018
ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-SCD987580834-001 · Sep 10, 2015
Judicial
· Case 04-2002-9070 · Sep 21, 2006
$142,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case SC-N00004797 · Jul 31, 2002
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case SC-N00000221 · Oct 25, 2001
$6,000

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