KNAUF INSULATION GMBH
Quick Summary
- •Released 276,275 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 $160,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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HUGULEY INDUSTRIAL PARK 3502 43RD STREET SOUTH WES
LANETT, AL 36863
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- CHAMBERS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327993
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $160,000 · last Mar 13, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000589792
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 | 156,626 | — |
| 2016 | 348,426 | +122% |
| 2017 | 276,275 | -21% |
| 2018 | 288,834 | +5% |
| 2020 | 320,124 | — |
| 2021 | 261,297 | -18% |
| 2022 | 240,634 | -8% |
| 2023 | 220,364 | -8% |
| 2024 | 267,118 | +21% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 267,086 | 267,086 | — | — | 1,756 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 18 | 18 | — | — | 179 | |
| Manganese | 15 | 15 | — | — | 23,887 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 220,349 | 220,349 | — | — | 4,898 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 8,192 | |
| Manganese | 3 | 3 | — | — | 155 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 240,619 | 240,619 | — | — | 5,219 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 1,677 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 261,297 | 261,297 | — | — | 2,391 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 320,124 | 320,124 | — | — | 2,144 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 288,823 | 288,823 | — | — | 3,082 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 39 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 276,256 | 276,256 | — | — | 3,478 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 19 | 19 | — | — | 67,499 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 348,426 | 348,426 | — | — | 3,502 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 156,607 | 156,607 | — | — | 5,073 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 370,145 | |
| Manganese compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 110 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 179 | — | — | — |
|
SALEM WASTE DISPOSAL CENTER
OPELIKA, AL
|
Ammonia | 1,756 | — | — | — |
|
SALEM WASTE DISPOSAL CENTER
OPELIKA, AL
|
Manganese | 23,887 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | LANETT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, LANETT |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 13, 2023 | Feb 5, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 13, 2022 | Mar 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 30, 2021 | Aug 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 2021 | Aug 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 10, 2017 | Apr 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 9, 2011 | Aug 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 9, 2011 | Aug 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 18, 1998 | Dec 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 29, 1992 | Sep 28, 1992 | 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.