Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,635 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 $91,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1440 OLYMPIC DR.
ATHENS, GA 30601
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- CLARKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325411
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $91,200 · last Aug 19, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000358611
How This Compares
#133
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#3,129
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
-62% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19,435 | — |
| 2016 | 22,433 | +15% |
| 2017 | 16,635 | -26% |
| 2018 | 17,186 | +3% |
| 2019 | 12,202 | -29% |
| 2020 | 13,902 | +14% |
| 2021 | 16,034 | +15% |
| 2022 | 16,035 | 0% |
| 2023 | 14,261 | -11% |
| 2024 | 7,307 | -49% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,850 | 3,850 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,853 | 1,853 | — | — | 432,447 | |
| Ammonia | 1,001 | 1,001 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 165 | 165 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 163 | 163 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 144 | 144 | — | — | 31,494 | |
| Pyridine | 131 | 131 | — | — | 20,898 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,579 | 8,579 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,595 | 2,595 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,688 | 1,688 | — | — | 362,587 | |
| Ammonia | 899 | 899 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 299 | 299 | — | — | 16,147 | |
| Acetonitrile | 173 | 173 | — | — | — | |
| Pyridine | 28 | 28 | — | — | 19,908 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,629 | 7,629 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,997 | 4,997 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,028 | 2,028 | — | — | 303,637 | |
| Ammonia | 943 | 943 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 184 | 184 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 165 | 165 | — | — | 17,737 | |
| Pyridine | 89 | 89 | — | — | 18,646 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,630 | 7,630 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,990 | 4,990 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,037 | 2,037 | — | — | 303,914 | |
| Ammonia | 935 | 935 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 182 | 182 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 161 | 161 | — | — | 15,965 | |
| Pyridine | 99 | 99 | — | — | 18,052 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 9,742 | 9,742 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,592 | 2,592 | — | — | 316,640 | |
| Ammonia | 971 | 971 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 218 | 218 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 135 | 135 | — | — | — | |
| Pyridine | 132 | 132 | — | — | 23,983 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 97 | 97 | — | — | 11,872 | |
| Cyclohexane | 15 | 15 | — | — | 18,509 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,909 | 8,909 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,022 | 2,022 | — | — | 189,563 | |
| Ammonia | 845 | 845 | — | — | — | |
| Pyridine | 117 | 117 | — | — | 19,681 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 102 | 102 | — | — | 49,659 | |
| Acetonitrile | 90 | 90 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 59 | 59 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 30 | 30 | — | — | 9,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 28 | 28 | — | — | 41,368 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 12,379 | 12,379 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,186 | 2,186 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,470 | 1,470 | — | — | 156,579 | |
| Ammonia | 865 | 865 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 135 | 135 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 56 | 56 | — | — | 11,878 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pyridine | 51 | 51 | — | — | 14,488 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 44 | 44 | — | — | 43,918 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 13,535 | 13,535 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,114 | 2,114 | — | — | 233,261 | |
| Ammonia | 899 | 899 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 45 | 45 | — | — | — | |
| Pyridine | 42 | 42 | — | — | 19,964 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 15,920 | 15,920 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 4,840 | 4,840 | — | — | 558,788 | |
| Ammonia | 840 | 840 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 640 | 640 | — | — | 6,788 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 103 | 103 | — | — | — | |
| Pyridine | 60 | 60 | — | — | 22,191 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 30 | 30 | — | — | 38,503 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,546 | 11,546 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 6,846 | 6,846 | — | — | 777,385 | |
| Ammonia | 722 | 722 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 84 | 84 | — | — | 12,338 | |
| Pyridine | 75 | 75 | — | — | 19,869 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | 31,494 | 3,500 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1,051,952 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 1,235,840 |
| Pyridine | — | — | 20,898 | 490 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 8,521 |
| Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 35,970 |
| Toluene | — | — | 432,447 | 5,570 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Triethylamine | — | — | 14,533 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Triethylamine | — | — | 3,673 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Triethylamine | — | — | 1,146 | — |
|
HOLCIM (US) INC/GEOCYCLE LLC
ARTESIA, MS
|
Triethylamine | — | — | 256 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Triethylamine | — | — | 11,303 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
PAULDING, OH
|
Triethylamine | — | — | 583 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Pyridine | — | — | 9,643 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Pyridine | — | — | 2,437 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Pyridine | — | — | 761 | — |
|
HOLCIM (US) INC/GEOCYCLE LLC
ARTESIA, MS
|
Pyridine | — | — | 170 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Pyridine | — | — | 7,500 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
PAULDING, OH
|
Pyridine | — | — | 387 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 199,560 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Toluene | — | — | 50,433 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 15,739 | — |
|
HOLCIM (US) INC/GEOCYCLE LLC
ARTESIA, MS
|
Toluene | — | — | 3,522 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 155,213 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
PAULDING, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | 7,980 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | NORTH OCONEE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, ATHENS |
| Ammonia | — | NORTH OCONEE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, ATHENS |
| Methanol | — | NORTH OCONEE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, ATHENS |
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 | Sep 22, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 18, 2023 | Aug 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 2023 | Aug 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 21, 2022 | Sep 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Apr 14, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Apr 14, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 2, 2015 | Jan 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 2, 2015 | Jan 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Nov 2, 2015 | Jan 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 2, 2015 | Nov 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 3, 1999 | Aug 3, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 1999 | Aug 3, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 18, 1988 | Jul 25, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 8, 1984 | Mar 25, 1985 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604606091 · Sep 22, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2024-4003 · Aug 19, 2024
$30,400
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD980726491-310 · Aug 19, 2024
$30,400
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD980726491-210 · Jul 26, 2024
$30,400
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603267978 · Jun 21, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD980726491-001 · Jan 13, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD980726491-002 · Jul 25, 1988
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