LAUREL PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 32,847 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 $17,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1001 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE
LAUREL, MS 39440
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- JONES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321219
- Inspections
- 13 · last Nov 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $17,500 · last May 15, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000377164
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 | 38,127 | — |
| 2016 | 28,262 | -26% |
| 2017 | 32,847 | +16% |
| 2018 | 42,936 | +31% |
| 2019 | 64,092 | +49% |
| 2020 | 73,717 | +15% |
| 2021 | 77,638 | +5% |
| 2022 | 68,875 | -11% |
| 2023 | 59,156 | -14% |
| 2024 | 60,253 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 24,194 | |
| Styrene | 42,224 | 42,224 | — | — | 112,139 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12,878 | 12,878 | — | — | 175 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,151 | 5,151 | — | — | 88 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 21,850 | |
| Styrene | 38,546 | 38,546 | — | — | 101,275 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 14,721 | 14,721 | — | — | 175 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,888 | 5,888 | — | — | 88 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 24,647 | |
| Styrene | 56,342 | 56,342 | — | — | 114,240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 9,327 | 9,327 | — | — | 175 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,205 | 3,205 | — | — | 88 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 18,918 | |
| Styrene | 62,492 | 62,492 | — | — | 87,683 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,263 | 11,263 | — | — | 175 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,870 | 3,870 | — | — | 88 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 13 | 0 | 13 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 21,560 | |
| Styrene | 53,556 | 53,556 | — | — | 99,931 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 17,048 | 17,048 | — | — | 175 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,100 | 3,100 | — | — | 88 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 13 | 0 | 13 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 14,880 | |
| Styrene | 48,725 | 48,725 | — | — | 88,834 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 8,755 | 8,755 | — | — | 88 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6,609 | 6,609 | — | — | 175 | |
| Lead | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 16,560 | |
| Styrene | 25,593 | 25,593 | — | — | 76,756 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 9,883 | 9,883 | — | — | 88 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,460 | 7,460 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 117 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,840 | |
| Styrene | 25,398 | 25,398 | — | — | 50,243 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,449 | 7,449 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 126 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,240 | |
| Styrene | 20,849 | 20,849 | — | — | 38,192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,413 | 7,413 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 112 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,560 | |
| Styrene | 32,559 | 32,559 | — | — | 25,771 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,568 | 5,568 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 102 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 | — | — | — | 137,059 |
| Styrene | — | — | — | 13,857 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 70,016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEARVIEW LANDFILL
LAKE, MS
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
PINEBELT REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MGMT AUTHORITY
RUNNELSTOWN, MS
|
Styrene | 112,139 | — | — | — |
|
PINEBELT REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MGMT AUTHORITY
RUNNELSTOWN, MS
|
Zinc compounds | 24,194 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | CITY OF LAUREL - PORT 2, LAUREL |
| Methanol | 175 | CITY OF LAUREL - PORT 2, LAUREL |
| Formaldehyde | 88 | CITY OF LAUREL - PORT 2, LAUREL |
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 | FRV | Jan 14, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Inspection sample above historic DMR range | Nov 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 8, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 4, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 3, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 16, 2011 | Mar 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 16, 2011 | Mar 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 16, 2011 | Mar 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 16, 2011 | Mar 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 16, 2011 | Mar 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 16, 2011 | Mar 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 16, 2011 | Mar 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 16, 2011 | Mar 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 2001 | Aug 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 1998 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,848.10 kg/d | 3,271.52 | +18% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 49.00 | +22% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 49.00 | +2% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 mg/L | 49.00 | +24% | Jun 2015 | 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.