POLYPLEX USA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,917 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
-
3001 MALLARD FOX DRIVE NE
DECATUR, AL 35601
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- MORGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 12 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 7, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110044302242
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 | 8,390 | — |
| 2016 | 9,793 | +17% |
| 2017 | 9,917 | +1% |
| 2018 | 10,023 | +1% |
| 2019 | 161 | -98% |
| 2020 | 10,188 | +6228% |
| 2021 | 10,147 | -0% |
| 2022 | 10,086 | -1% |
| 2023 | 10,737 | +6% |
| 2024 | 9,427 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 9,199 | 9,199 | — | — | 50,026 | |
| Formaldehyde | 228 | 228 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10,564 | 10,564 | — | — | 50,027 | |
| Formaldehyde | 173 | 173 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 9,872 | 9,872 | — | — | 49,633 | |
| Formaldehyde | 214 | 214 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 9,947 | 9,947 | — | — | 50,027 | |
| Formaldehyde | 200 | 200 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 9,979 | 9,979 | — | — | 50,164 | |
| Formaldehyde | 209 | 209 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 161 | 161 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 9,873 | 9,873 | — | — | 49,451 | |
| Formaldehyde | 150 | 150 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 9,917 | 9,917 | — | — | 49,890 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 9,793 | 9,793 | — | — | 49,342 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 8,390 | 8,390 | — | — | 43,170 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 46,024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | DECATUR UTILITIES WWTP, DECATUR |
| Ethylene glycol | 50,026 | DECATUR UTILITIES WWTP, DECATUR |
| Antimony compounds | — | DECATUR UTILITIES WWTP, DECATUR |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 11, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 24, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 15, 2018 | Feb 8, 2019 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +69% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +65% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2016 | 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.