WEST LINN PAPER MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 3 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 $9,600 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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4800 MILL ST
WEST LINN, OR 97068
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- CLACKAMAS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322121
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 15, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $9,600 · last Dec 27, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110001654193
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 | 4 | — |
| 2016 | 4 | -7% |
| 2017 | 3 | -17% |
| 2020 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | 3 | -15% |
| 2022 | 4 | +56% |
| 2023 | 2 | -46% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HILLSBORO LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, OR
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HILLSBORO LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, OR
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 compounds | — | TRI-CITY WTP, OREGON CITY |
| Mercury compounds | — | TRI-CITY WTP, OREGON CITY |
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 | Apr 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 29, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 24, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jun 14, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 31, 2013 | Jun 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 31, 2013 | Jun 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 9, 2007 | Sep 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Nov 29, 2006 | Dec 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 23, 1995 | Jul 8, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 23, 1995 | Jun 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 23, 1995 | Jun 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 23, 1995 | Jul 8, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 23, 1995 | Jun 3, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excess thermal load | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 714.61 MBTU/d | 693.99 | +3% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Excess thermal load | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 805.03 MBTU/d | 693.99 | +16% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Excess thermal load | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 912.10 MBTU/d | 693.99 | +31% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Excess thermal load | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 757.44 MBTU/d | 693.99 | +9% | Jul 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.