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OPTIMA CHEMICAL GROUP L L C
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,072 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
-
200 WILLACOOCHEE HWY.
DOUGLAS, GA 31533
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- COFFEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 26, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 28, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000360644
How This Compares
#239
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#6,178
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+20% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,709 | — |
| 2016 | 1,183 | -31% |
| 2017 | 2,072 | +75% |
| 2018 | 4,139 | +100% |
| 2019 | 1,423 | -66% |
| 2020 | 1,155 | -19% |
| 2021 | 670 | -42% |
| 2022 | 2,446 | +265% |
| 2023 | 1,443 | -41% |
| 2024 | 2,043 | +42% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 737 | 737 | — | — | 325,000 | |
| Cyclohexane | 474 | 474 | — | — | 15,000 | |
| n-Hexane | 381 | 381 | — | — | 127,980 | |
| Toluene | 201 | 201 | — | — | 300,000 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 184 | 184 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Styrene | 44 | 44 | — | — | 34,075 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 15 | 15 | — | — | 28,475 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 7 | 7 | — | — | 30,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 621 | 621 | — | — | 82,935 | |
| Cyclohexane | 425 | 425 | — | — | 10,000 | |
| Methanol | 201 | 201 | — | — | 314,259 | |
| Toluene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 253,742 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 279,282 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 34 | 34 | — | — | 47,075 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 8 | 8 | — | — | 42,666 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 8 | 8 | — | — | 31,319 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,298 | 1,298 | — | — | 86,655 | |
| Methanol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 298,040 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 206,417 | |
| Nickel compounds | 110 | 110 | — | — | 430,391 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 21 | 21 | — | — | 115,360 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 18 | 18 | — | — | 7,607 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 125,852 | |
| Methanol | 227 | 227 | — | — | 593,900 | |
| Nickel compounds | 115 | 115 | — | — | 324,012 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 50 | 50 | — | — | 193,559 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 23 | 23 | — | — | 9,312 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 740 | 740 | — | — | 65,424 | |
| Methanol | 227 | 227 | — | — | 8,844 | |
| Nickel compounds | 136 | 136 | — | — | 392,101 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 26 | 26 | — | — | 74,800 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 26 | 26 | — | — | 29,174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 760 | 760 | — | — | 23,870 | |
| Toluene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 286,305 | |
| Methanol | 203 | 203 | — | — | 31,977 | |
| Nickel compounds | 130 | 130 | — | — | 538,112 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 40 | 40 | — | — | 2,000 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 40 | 40 | — | — | 182,524 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,639 | 3,639 | — | — | 202,537 | |
| Methanol | 287 | 287 | — | — | 14,916 | |
| Toluene | 124 | 124 | — | — | 78,916 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 55 | 55 | — | — | 1,542 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 34 | 34 | — | — | 39,747 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,446 | 1,446 | — | — | 46,717 | |
| Methanol | 416 | 416 | — | — | 50,292 | |
| Toluene | 180 | 180 | — | — | 17,376 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 30 | 30 | — | — | 19,538 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 740 | 740 | — | — | 128,700 | |
| n-Hexane | 284 | 284 | — | — | 26,097 | |
| Toluene | 144 | 144 | — | — | 57,490 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 15 | 15 | — | — | 16,103 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 816 | 816 | — | — | 141,947 | |
| Ammonia | 380 | 380 | — | — | 79,303 | |
| n-Hexane | 201 | 201 | — | — | 35,453 | |
| Toluene | 151 | 151 | — | — | 57,792 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 145 | 145 | — | — | 621 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 16 | 16 | — | — | 20,335 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | 24,965 | 3,510 |
| Styrene | — | — | 16,075 | 18,000 |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1,500 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 127,980 | — |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 10,000 | 5,000 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 30,200 | — |
| Toluene | — | 100,000 | 145,000 | 55,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | 235,000 | 90,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 30,200 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 85,000 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Methanol | — | — | 150,000 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 85,000 | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 5,000 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | 3,510 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | 825 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | 24,140 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 6,540 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 121,440 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 18,000 |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Styrene | — | — | 2,075 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Styrene | — | — | 14,000 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 55,000 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Toluene | — | — | 65,000 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Toluene | — | — | 80,000 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Toluene | — | 100,000 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1,500 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 5,000 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 10,000 | — |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | Mar 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2021 | Mar 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Mar 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Mar 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2018 | Oct 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 25, 2018 | Oct 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 25, 2018 | Oct 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 23, 2014 | May 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 8, 2012 | Feb 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 8, 2012 | Feb 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 20, 2009 | Dec 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 4, 2003 | Nov 26, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 22, 1998 | Jul 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 22, 1998 | Jul 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 1998 | Jul 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 1998 | May 12, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 1998 | May 12, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 1990 | May 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 1990 | Jan 23, 1991 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2025-3516 · Aug 12, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2019-4006 · Jul 28, 2020
$58,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD981231970-001 · Apr 4, 2014
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