Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BWAY PACKAGING
Quick Summary
- •Released 79,662 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
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1601 VALDOSTA HIGHWAY
HOMERVILLE, GA 31634
View on map ↗ - County
- CLINCH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332431
- Inspections
- 13 · last Sep 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 21, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110007484356
How This Compares
#58
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#1,267
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.
5
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-91% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 47,500 | — |
| 2016 | 82,534 | +74% |
| 2017 | 79,662 | -3% |
| 2018 | 76,452 | -4% |
| 2020 | 2,461 | — |
| 2021 | 12,703 | +416% |
| 2022 | 16,746 | +32% |
| 2023 | 4,448 | -73% |
| 2024 | 4,330 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 107,329 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 117 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,291 | 3,291 | — | — | 4,084 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 556 | 556 | — | — | 8,351 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 483 | 483 | — | — | 4,084 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 215 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 117,292 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,447 | 3,447 | — | — | 4,526 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 528 | 528 | — | — | 9,049 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 473 | 473 | — | — | 4,526 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 317 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 119,428 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13,055 | 13,055 | — | — | 11,542 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,625 | 2,625 | — | — | 11,542 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,066 | 1,066 | — | — | 17,254 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 16,107 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 54 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 193,660 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 9,195 | 9,195 | — | — | 16,215 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,430 | 2,430 | — | — | 16,215 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,078 | 1,078 | — | — | 19,908 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 15,782 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 60 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 193,660 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 941 | 941 | — | — | 10,082 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 891 | 891 | — | — | 9,388 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 333 | 333 | — | — | 11,474 | |
| Toluene | 151 | 151 | — | — | 9,967 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 145 | 145 | — | — | 9,272 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 10,410 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 59,552 | 59,552 | — | — | 1,800 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,700 | 7,700 | — | — | 3,600 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,350 | 4,350 | — | — | 3,600 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,150 | 4,150 | — | — | 900 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 700 | 700 | — | — | 900 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 64,041 | 64,041 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,665 | 7,665 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,063 | 4,063 | — | — | 755 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,250 | 3,250 | — | — | — | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 643 | 643 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 67,950 | 67,950 | — | — | 2,501 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,146 | 7,146 | — | — | 133 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,670 | 3,670 | — | — | 551 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,250 | 3,250 | — | — | 59 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 518 | 518 | — | — | 158 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 34,412 | 34,412 | — | — | 764 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,964 | 5,964 | — | — | 23 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,473 | 3,473 | — | — | 533 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,154 | 3,154 | — | — | 44 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 497 | 497 | — | — | 58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 107,329 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 34,226 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 11,804 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 41,856 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 250,434 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Certain glycol ethers | 4,084 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Nitric acid | 117 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,351 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 4,084 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | HOMERVILLE, CITY OF (INDUSTRIAL PARK WPCP), HOMERVILLE |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | HOMERVILLE, CITY OF (INDUSTRIAL PARK WPCP), HOMERVILLE |
| Sodium nitrite | 107,329 | HOMERVILLE, CITY OF (INDUSTRIAL PARK WPCP), HOMERVILLE |
| Nitric acid | — | HOMERVILLE, CITY OF (INDUSTRIAL PARK WPCP), HOMERVILLE |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | HOMERVILLE, CITY OF (INDUSTRIAL PARK WPCP), HOMERVILLE |
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 | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 14, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 14, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | May 22, 2019 | Mar 19, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 2019 | Mar 19, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 22, 2019 | Mar 19, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 6, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 2013 | May 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Oct 17, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 2008 | Mar 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2008 | Mar 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 10, 2005 | Mar 10, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 24, 2002 | Nov 4, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2001 | Nov 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 2001 | Nov 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 1994 | May 15, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 21, 1987 | Jan 21, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 3, 1985 | Mar 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 1.16 | +55% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 1.16 | +55% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.92 mg/L | 0.64 | +43% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 kg/d | 0.20 | +20% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.50 mg/L | 1.16 | +202% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 kg/d | 0.20 | +93% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.50 mg/L | 1.16 | +202% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.64 | +56% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.51 kg/d | 0.20 | +157% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.10 mg/L | 1.16 | +253% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.55 mg/L | 0.64 | +140% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 kg/d | 0.11 | +75% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.11 kg/d | 0.20 | +460% | May 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.40 mg/L | 1.16 | +366% | May 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.79 kg/d | 0.20 | +805% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.31 kg/d | 0.20 | +561% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.64 | +71% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 kg/d | 0.11 | +44% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.10 mg/L | 1.16 | +684% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.10 mg/L | 1.16 | +684% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.76 mg/L | 0.64 | +18% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.90 mg/L | 1.16 | +64% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.90 mg/L | 1.16 | +64% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.36 kg/d | 0.20 | +83% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.64 | +56% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 1.16 | +848% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.53 mg/L | 1.16 | +377% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 kg/d | 0.20 | +34% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.60 mg/L | 1.16 | +383% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.60 mg/L | 1.16 | +383% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 0.64 | +133% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.14 | +21% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.14 | +21% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.09 kg/d | 2.34 | +32% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.06 | +32% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.07 kg/d | 0.06 | +32% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.89 kg/d | 0.03 | +5,371% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.89 kg/d | 0.31 | +512% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 2.61 | +858% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 1.48 | +1,589% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 MGD | 0.03 | +47% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 MGD | 0.03 | +7% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 kg/d | 0.06 | +86% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.09 kg/d | 2.34 | +32% | Aug 2016 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.09 kg/d | 2.34 | +32% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 MGD | 0.09 | +35% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 MGD | 0.09 | +72% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 MGD | 0.09 | +68% | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF009309 · Jul 16, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601318329 · Nov 6, 2017
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD004060968-003 · Apr 4, 2014
$2,130
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2009-4008 · Mar 30, 2009
$202,083
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD004060968-001 · Nov 30, 1994
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD004060968-002 · Dec 21, 1987
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