WESTROCK CHARLESTON
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,437,101 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 $12,700 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5600 VIRGINIA AVENUE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
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- CHARLESTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $12,700 · last Apr 18, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110070747709
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
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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 | 1,575,842 | — |
| 2016 | 1,482,444 | -6% |
| 2017 | 1,437,101 | -3% |
| 2018 | 1,486,881 | +3% |
| 2019 | 137,732 | -91% |
| 2020 | 659,720 | +379% |
| 2021 | 849,375 | +29% |
| 2022 | 913,424 | +8% |
| 2023 | 512,335 | -44% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 377,301 | 374,126 | 3,175 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 45,403 | 43,064 | 2,339 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 25,775 | 25,625 | 150 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 19,075 | 18,133 | 942 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 14,793 | 14,793 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 14,562 | 140 | 14,423 | — | 101,090 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,871 | 9,871 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 4,513 | 4,513 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 651 | 651 | — | — | 38,937 | |
| Naphthalene | 268 | 268 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 2,349 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 28 | 0 | 28 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 34 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 623,800 | 620,000 | 3,800 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 103,300 | 100,400 | 2,900 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 51,580 | 51,400 | 180 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 40,000 | 40,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 26,600 | 25,500 | 1,100 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,000 | 26,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 18,280 | 280 | 18,000 | — | 238,890 | |
| Phenol | 10,022 | 10,022 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,565 | 8,504 | 61 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,580 | 180 | 2,400 | — | 7,051 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,310 | 320 | 990 | — | 27,887 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | 153,650 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 110 | 110 | — | — | 82 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 36 | 36 | — | — | 3,884 | |
| Catechol | 35 | 0 | 35 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 53 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 577,697 | 574,340 | 3,357 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 98,613 | 96,130 | 2,483 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 48,335 | 48,181 | 154 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 38,181 | 38,181 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 24,684 | 23,768 | 916 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,268 | 23,268 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 15,571 | 260 | 15,311 | — | 270,910 | |
| Phenol | 10,099 | 10,099 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,271 | 8,217 | 54 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,226 | 150 | 2,076 | — | 6,325 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,168 | 320 | 848 | — | 31,582 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,096 | 1,096 | — | — | 111,999 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 102 | 102 | — | — | 95 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 31 | 0 | 30 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 3,629 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 45 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 400,300 | 396,900 | 3,400 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 108,864 | 106,344 | 2,520 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 45,278 | 45,120 | 158 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 44,900 | 44,900 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 19,850 | 18,800 | 1,050 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 15,600 | 100 | 15,500 | — | 195,000 | |
| Phenol | 10,919 | 10,919 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,124 | 9,072 | 53 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,263 | 163 | 2,100 | — | 5,050 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,240 | 1,240 | — | — | 98,100 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,201 | 341 | 860 | — | 22,700 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 119 | 119 | — | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 30 | 0 | 30 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 3,590 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 58 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 80,800 | 80,800 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 51,300 | 49,780 | 1,520 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 5,574 | 5,573 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 58 | 39 | 19 | — | 4,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 676,000 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 16,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 26,000,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 127,000 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 106,000 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 945 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 1,170,000 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 2,160 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 6,740 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HARVEY TRACT LANDFILL
SUMMERVILLE, SC
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Zinc compounds | 20,000 | — | — | — |
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HARVEY TRACT LANDFILL
SUMMERVILLE, SC
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 100,000 | — | — | — |
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HARVEY TRACT LANDFILL
SUMMERVILLE, SC
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 4 | — | — | — |
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HARVEY TRACT LANDFILL
SUMMERVILLE, SC
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Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
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HARVEY TRACT LANDFILL
SUMMERVILLE, SC
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Lead compounds | 2,391 | — | — | — |
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HARVEY TRACT LANDFILL
SUMMERVILLE, SC
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Manganese compounds | 130,000 | — | — | — |
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HARVEY TRACT LANDFILL
SUMMERVILLE, SC
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Mercury compounds | 83 | — | — | — |
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HARVEY TRACT LANDFILL
SUMMERVILLE, SC
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Methanol | 1,100 | — | — | — |
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HARVEY TRACT LANDFILL
SUMMERVILLE, SC
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 76 | — | — | — |
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HARVEY TRACT LANDFILL
SUMMERVILLE, SC
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Vanadium compounds | 6,100 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Feb 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 20, 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jul 31, 2018 | Feb 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 8, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 29, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 2, 2016 | Feb 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 21, 2015 | Jul 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 21, 2003 | Mar 14, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 7, 1995 | Aug 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 28, 1993 | Jun 1, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | Oct 28, 1993 | Jun 1, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 28, 1993 | Jun 1, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 7, 1991 | Nov 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 1988 | Aug 28, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.60 mg/L | 4.00 | +90% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.90 mg/L | 4.00 | +98% | May 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.50 mg/L | 4.00 | +113% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.30 mg/L | 4.00 | +108% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.60 mg/L | 4.00 | +140% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.90 mg/L | 4.00 | +148% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +120% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.90 mg/L | 4.00 | +98% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.30 mg/L | 4.00 | +83% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.60 mg/L | 4.00 | +65% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 6.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +50% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +50% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +45% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.30 mg/L | 4.00 | +33% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38,688.06 kg/d | 37,190.77 | +4% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +45% | May 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +50% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.20 mg/L | 4.00 | +55% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.20 mg/L | 4.00 | +55% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75,097.96 kg/d | 21,203.62 | +254% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +95% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.30 mg/L | 4.00 | +58% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +50% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36,944.25 kg/d | 21,203.62 | +74% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 119,398.82 kg/d | 37,190.77 | +221% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +50% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31,773.64 kg/d | 21,203.62 | +50% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13,631.35 kg/d | 9,894.93 | +38% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.60 mg/L | 4.00 | +40% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.50 mg/L | 4.00 | +38% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.70 mg/L | 4.00 | +43% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +23% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.50 mg/L | 4.00 | +38% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.90 mg/L | 4.00 | +48% | May 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +20% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.50 mg/L | 4.00 | +13% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.20 mg/L | 4.00 | +30% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31,129.42 kg/d | 21,203.62 | +47% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.10 mg/L | 4.00 | +28% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.20 mg/L | 4.00 | +30% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.30 mg/L | 4.00 | +58% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89,169.23 kg/d | 37,190.77 | +140% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 6.10 mg/L | 4.00 | +53% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.10 mg/L | 4.00 | +53% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 89,169.23 kg/d | 37,190.77 | +140% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 10,177.77 kg/d | 9,894.93 | +3% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10,177.77 kg/d | 9,894.93 | +3% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.70 mg/L | 4.00 | +43% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50,275.51 kg/d | 37,190.77 | +35% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +25% | Aug 2021 | 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.