LENZING FIBERS INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 65,146 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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12950 US HIGHWAY 43 NORTH
AXIS, AL 36505
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- MOBILE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325220
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 27, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110043792278
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 | 106,862 | — |
| 2016 | 107,058 | 0% |
| 2017 | 65,146 | -39% |
| 2018 | 113,759 | +75% |
| 2019 | 80,856 | -29% |
| 2020 | 78,369 | -3% |
| 2021 | 109,680 | +40% |
| 2022 | 100,711 | -8% |
| 2023 | 55,998 | -44% |
| 2024 | 57,808 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 57,760 | — | 57,760 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 48 | 48 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 55,950 | — | 55,950 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 48 | 48 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 100,663 | — | 100,663 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 48 | 48 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 109,632 | — | 109,632 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 48 | 48 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 78,321 | — | 78,321 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 48 | 48 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 80,856 | — | 80,856 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 113,509 | — | 113,509 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 65,101 | — | 65,101 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 45 | 45 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 107,003 | — | 107,003 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 55 | 55 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 106,803 | — | 106,803 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 59 | 59 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 235,161 |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 27, 2012 | Dec 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 27, 2012 | Dec 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 27, 2012 | Dec 21, 2012 | 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.