ONYX SPECIALTY PAPERS INC - WILLOW MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 34,447 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
-
40 WILLOW ST
LEE, MA 01260
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- BERKSHIRE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322121
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110011137402
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 | 37,954 | — |
| 2016 | 30,678 | -19% |
| 2017 | 34,447 | +12% |
| 2018 | 33,774 | -2% |
| 2019 | 731 | -98% |
| 2020 | 22,178 | +2934% |
| 2021 | 29,800 | +34% |
| 2022 | 27,798 | -7% |
| 2023 | 24,376 | -12% |
| 2024 | 26,318 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 25,536 | 24,347 | 1,189 | — | 244 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 782 | 782 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 23,730 | 22,602 | 1,128 | — | 243 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 646 | 646 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 27,050 | 25,767 | 1,283 | — | 294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 748 | 748 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 29,103 | 28,277 | 826 | — | 304 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 697 | 697 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 21,668 | 21,007 | 661 | — | 258 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 510 | 510 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 731 | 731 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 33,128 | 27,819 | 5,309 | — | 350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 646 | 646 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 33,920 | 28,950 | 4,970 | — | 343 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 527 | 527 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 30,202 | 25,192 | 5,010 | — | 305 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 476 | 476 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 37,954 | 28,939 | 9,015 | — | 339 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 70,322 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 38,436 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AGRI CYCLE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, INC.
CAMBRIDGE, NY
|
Formaldehyde | 244 | — | — | — |
|
AGRI CYCLE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, INC.
CAMBRIDGE, NY
|
Formic acid | — | — | — | — |
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 | Jan 14, 2021 | Mar 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 17, 2020 | Jul 17, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2012 | Jan 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 27, 2004 | Nov 9, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 1, 2003 | May 27, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 1, 2003 | May 27, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 27, 1995 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 19, 1990 | Mar 21, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 1989 | Jan 4, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 11, 1985 | Nov 22, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 28, 1984 | Nov 22, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 434.90 kg/d | 240.62 | +81% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 278.10 kg/d | 240.62 | +16% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 342.32 kg/d | 261.05 | +31% | Nov 2020 | 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.