GEORGIA PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS - EMPORIA - PLYWOOD
Quick Summary
- •Released 31,595 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 $2,788 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
634 DAVIS ST
EMPORIA, VA 23847
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- GREENSVILLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321212
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 29, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $2,788 · last Oct 26, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110010917213
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 | 21,160 | — |
| 2016 | 29,294 | +38% |
| 2017 | 31,595 | +8% |
| 2018 | 28,235 | -11% |
| 2019 | 29,255 | +4% |
| 2020 | 29,257 | 0% |
| 2021 | 27,863 | -5% |
| 2022 | 25,939 | -7% |
| 2023 | 24,834 | -4% |
| 2024 | 24,730 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 24,500 | 24,500 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 230 | 230 | — | — | 102 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 24,600 | 24,600 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 234 | 234 | — | — | 99 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 25,700 | 25,700 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 239 | 239 | — | — | 105 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 27,615 | 27,615 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 248 | 248 | — | — | 74 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 29,000 | 29,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 257 | 257 | — | — | 73 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 29,000 | 29,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 52 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 28,000 | 28,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 235 | 235 | — | — | 48 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 31,300 | 31,300 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 295 | 295 | — | — | 25 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 29,000 | 29,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 294 | 294 | — | — | 23 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 20,894 | 20,894 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 266 | 266 | — | — | 47 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 8,100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GREENSVILLE COUNTY LANDFILL
EMPORIA, VA
|
Lead compounds | 102 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | EMPORIA WWTP, EMPORIA |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | EMPORIA WWTP, EMPORIA |
| Lead compounds | — | EMPORIA WWTP, EMPORIA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 18, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | May 18, 2023 | Apr 2, 2024 | 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.