NORBORD ALABAMA, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 5 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4400 BARTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD
LANETT, AL 36863
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- CHAMBERS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321219
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jan 21, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $160,000 · last Dec 9, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110010108141
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | — |
| 2018 | 10,738 | +228369% |
| 2019 | 3,735 | -65% |
| 2020 | 14,427 | +286% |
| 2021 | 15,068 | +4% |
| 2022 | 13,882 | -8% |
| 2023 | 36,402 | +162% |
| 2024 | 92,812 | +155% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | 33,434 | 33,434 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 26,462 | 26,462 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 15,138 | 15,138 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 7,348 | 7,348 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,751 | 5,751 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,212 | 4,212 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 373 | 373 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 94 | 94 | — | — | 40 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,771 | 11,771 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 11,710 | 11,710 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,829 | 7,829 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,897 | 4,897 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 165 | 157 | — | 8 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 30 | 4 | — | 26 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,184 | 8,184 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,375 | 5,375 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 127 | 3 | — | 124 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 125 | 86 | — | 40 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | — | |
| Mercury | 5 | 4 | — | 0 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,867 | 8,867 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,908 | 5,908 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 129 | 100 | — | 29 | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 90 | — | — | 90 | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 61 | 61 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 10 | 1 | — | 9 | 4 | |
| Mercury | 4 | 4 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10,268 | 10,268 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,100 | 4,100 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 59 | 59 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 3,682 | 3,682 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 53 | 53 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7,416 | 7,416 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,270 | 3,270 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 52 | 52 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 34,940 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 7,550 |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 3,531 |
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | 276,311 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 36,177 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 43,786 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 22,408 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SALEM WASTE DISPOSAL CENTER
OPELIKA, AL
|
Lead compounds | 40 | — | — | — |
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 |
| caa | FRV | Apr 29, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 7, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 25, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +67% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +327% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +647% | Jun 2021 | 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.