PACTIV LLC-GROTTOES PLASTICS PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $5,228 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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149 GRAND CAVERNS DRIVE
GROTTOES, VA 24441
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- AUGUSTA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326113
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $5,228 · last Jan 18, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000585698
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 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 413 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 484 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 499 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 351 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 308 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CUSTOM POLYMERS INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 491 | — | — |
|
JOLLIVUE LANDFILL
STAUNTON, VA
|
Zinc compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
HUNTINGTON, WV
|
Zinc 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | NORTH RIVER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, MOUNT CRAWFORD |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 11, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 17, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 22, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 6, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 18, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 5, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 9, 2010 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.60 | +17% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 43.00 | +19% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.40 mg/L | 4.00 | +10% | Apr 2017 | 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.