TROJAN BATTERY CO- LITHONIA
Quick Summary
- •Released 398 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 $54,985 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5174 MINOLA DR
LITHONIA, GA 30038
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- DE KALB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335910
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $54,985 · last Jun 13, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110016723857
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 | 363 | — |
| 2016 | 459 | +26% |
| 2017 | 398 | -13% |
| 2018 | 452 | +14% |
| 2019 | 433 | -4% |
| 2020 | 447 | +3% |
| 2021 | 438 | -2% |
| 2022 | 522 | +19% |
| 2023 | 419 | -20% |
| 2024 | 407 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | — | — | — | — | 1,462 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 346 | 346 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 60 | 53 | 7 | — | 2,478,274 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 31,796 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | — | — | — | — | 1,525 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 342 | 342 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 76 | 71 | 5 | — | 2,209,073 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 33,292 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | — | — | — | — | 1,523 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 398 | 398 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 122 | 116 | 6 | — | 2,380,755 | |
| Antimony | 2 | 2 | — | — | 32,545 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | — | — | — | — | 1,459 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 381 | 381 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 56 | 50 | 6 | — | 2,431,868 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 31,420 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | — | — | — | — | 1,848 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 375 | 375 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 71 | 64 | 7 | — | 2,148,930 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 39,906 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | — | — | — | — | 1,828 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 362 | 362 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 70 | 64 | 6 | — | 2,175,548 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 39,813 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,618 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 399 | 399 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 52 | 50 | 2 | — | 2,128,841 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 32,357 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,449 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 301 | 301 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 96 | 93 | 2 | — | 1,907,300 | |
| Antimony compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 25,746 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 350 | 350 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 107 | 95 | 12 | — | 1,894,587 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 28,849 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,302 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 311 | 311 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 52 | 36 | 17 | — | 1,713,904 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 25,709 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 2,466,878 | — | — |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 68,941 |
| Arsenic | — | 1,455 | — | — |
| Antimony | — | 31,650 | — | — |
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
|
Antimony | 146 | — | — | — |
|
GOPHER RESOURCE
TAMPA, FL
|
Antimony | — | 16,158 | — | — |
|
SANDERS LEAD COMPANY, INC.
TROY, AL
|
Antimony | — | 15,492 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 11,386 | — | — | — |
|
GOPHER RESOURCE
TAMPA, FL
|
Lead compounds | — | 1,259,381 | — | — |
|
SANDERS LEAD COMPANY, INC.
TROY, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 1,207,497 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Arsenic | 7 | — | — | — |
|
GOPHER RESOURCE
TAMPA, FL
|
Arsenic | — | 743 | — | — |
|
SANDERS LEAD COMPANY, INC.
TROY, AL
|
Arsenic | — | 712 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | — | DEKALB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATERSHED MANAGEMENT (SNAPFINGER, DECATUR |
| Lead compounds | 10 | DEKALB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATERSHED MANAGEMENT (SNAPFINGER, DECATUR |
| Antimony | — | DEKALB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATERSHED MANAGEMENT (SNAPFINGER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 4, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 4, 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 4, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 4, 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 5, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 11, 2023 | Jun 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 22, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 17, 2021 | Apr 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 15, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 2019 | Oct 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 28, 2019 | Oct 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 19, 2016 | Jan 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 19, 2016 | Jan 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 10, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 2010 | Mar 18, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 8, 2006 | Dec 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 8, 2006 | Dec 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 9, 2005 | Jun 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 2004 | Dec 13, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 2002 | Jan 23, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 12, 2001 | Dec 12, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 2001 | Dec 12, 2001 | 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.