Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
STEPAN COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 644 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
-
951 BANKHEAD HWY.
WINDER, GA 30680
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- BARROW County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325613
- Inspections
- 6 · last Feb 19, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000358817
How This Compares
#294
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#7,633
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
10
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+228% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 540 | — |
| 2016 | 562 | +4% |
| 2017 | 644 | +15% |
| 2018 | 1,671 | +159% |
| 2019 | 557 | -67% |
| 2020 | 1,667 | +199% |
| 2021 | 1,676 | +1% |
| 2022 | 1,676 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,764 | +5% |
| 2024 | 1,772 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 577 | 577 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 315 | 310 | 5 | — | 2,979 | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 166 | 161 | 5 | — | 1,124 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 125 | 120 | 5 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 117 | 112 | 5 | — | 194 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 70 | 70 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 1,711 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 14 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 4,370 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 3,010 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 43,526 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 577 | 577 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 315 | 310 | 5 | — | 1,856 | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 153 | 148 | 5 | — | 780 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 125 | 120 | 5 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 114 | 109 | 5 | — | 169 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 79 | 79 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 70 | 70 | — | — | 57 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 2,337 | |
| Nonylphenol | 18 | 13 | 5 | — | 3,458 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | 5 | |
| Naphthalene | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 2,876 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 23,821 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 605 | 605 | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 177 | 172 | 5 | — | 50 | |
| Ammonia | 158 | 153 | 5 | — | 858 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 125 | 120 | 5 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 124 | 119 | 5 | — | 1,066 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 84 | 84 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 66 | 66 | — | — | 105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 23 | 18 | 5 | — | 6 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 173 | |
| Nonylphenol | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | 3,600 | |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 225 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 1,130 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 605 | 605 | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 177 | 172 | 5 | — | 6,260 | |
| Ammonia | 158 | 153 | 5 | — | 815 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 125 | 120 | 5 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 124 | 119 | 5 | — | 220 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 84 | 84 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 66 | 66 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 23 | 18 | 5 | — | 11 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 272 | |
| Nonylphenol | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | 2,772 | |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 884 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 1,449 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 596 | 596 | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 177 | 172 | 5 | — | 3,770 | |
| Ammonia | 158 | 153 | 5 | — | 311 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 125 | 120 | 5 | — | 37 | |
| Formaldehyde | 124 | 119 | 5 | — | 229 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 84 | 84 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 66 | 66 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 23 | 18 | 5 | — | 3 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 182 | |
| Nonylphenol | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | 1,550 | |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 5,309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 958 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl sulfate | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 177 | 172 | 5 | — | 4,043 | |
| Propylene oxide | 84 | 84 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 23 | 18 | 5 | — | 6 | |
| Nonylphenol | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | 2,733 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 610 | 610 | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 177 | 172 | 5 | — | 86 | |
| Ammonia | 158 | 153 | 5 | — | 347 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 125 | 120 | 5 | — | 220 | |
| Formaldehyde | 124 | 119 | 5 | — | 433 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 84 | 84 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 66 | 66 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 23 | 18 | 5 | — | 17 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 305 | |
| Nonylphenol | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | 3,454 | |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 191 | 191 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 155 | 155 | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 106 | 106 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 103 | 103 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 89 | 89 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 190 | 190 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 106 | 106 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 104 | 104 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 89 | 89 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 73 | 73 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 191 | 191 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 106 | 106 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 91 | 91 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 71 | 71 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | 2,012 |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | 323 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 9 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 80 | 5,131 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 21,176 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 79 |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 42,950 |
| Ammonia | — | — | 113 | 1,468 |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 1,265 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 1,442 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 3,159 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 661,767 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENCORE CONTAINER
GREENVILLE, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 1 |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES - OAK GROVE LANDFILL
WINDER, GA
|
Methanol | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 1,188 |
|
ENCORE CONTAINER
GREENVILLE, SC
|
Propylene oxide | — | — | — | — |
|
CHAMBERS DRUM COMPANY INC
FAIRBURN, GA
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 74 |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES - OAK GROVE LANDFILL
WINDER, GA
|
Formaldehyde | 120 | — | — | — |
|
ENCORE CONTAINER
GREENVILLE, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — |
|
CHAMBERS DRUM COMPANY INC
FAIRBURN, GA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 1 |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 22,545 |
|
ENCORE CONTAINER
GREENVILLE, SC
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 148 |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES - OAK GROVE LANDFILL
WINDER, GA
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 1,040 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TAMPA INC
TAMPA, FL
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 19,758 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 100 |
|
CHAMBERS DRUM COMPANY INC
FAIRBURN, GA
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 2,395 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 1,696 |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES - OAK GROVE LANDFILL
WINDER, GA
|
Naphthalene | 39 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 80 | — |
|
ENCORE CONTAINER
GREENVILLE, SC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES - OAK GROVE LANDFILL
WINDER, GA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ammonia | — | — | 113 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TAMPA INC
TAMPA, FL
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CHAMBERS DRUM COMPANY INC
FAIRBURN, GA
|
Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ENCORE CONTAINER
GREENVILLE, SC
|
Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Ethylene oxide | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CHAMBERS DRUM COMPANY INC
FAIRBURN, GA
|
Nonylphenol | — | — | — | 2,012 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Nonylphenol | 998 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 70 |
|
CHAMBERS DRUM COMPANY INC
FAIRBURN, GA
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 27 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 1,676 |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Propylene oxide | — | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 1,705 | WINDER, CITY OF (CEDAR CREEK WPCP), WINDER |
| Formaldehyde | 0 | WINDER, CITY OF (CEDAR CREEK WPCP), WINDER |
| Ammonia | 415 | WINDER, CITY OF (CEDAR CREEK WPCP), WINDER |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 35 | WINDER, CITY OF (CEDAR CREEK WPCP), WINDER |
| Naphthalene | 59 | WINDER, CITY OF (CEDAR CREEK WPCP), WINDER |
| Methanol | 16 | WINDER, CITY OF (CEDAR CREEK WPCP), WINDER |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2 | WINDER, CITY OF (CEDAR CREEK WPCP), WINDER |
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 | Feb 22, 2023 | May 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 22, 2023 | May 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 17, 1995 | May 3, 1995 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD086086071-001 · May 9, 2023
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF005681 · Feb 13, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2016-3481 · Jun 9, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2016-3386 · Mar 22, 2016
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