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Quick Summary
- •Released 1,172 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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3639 JOY ROAD
COLUMBUS, GA 31906
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- MUSCOGEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335911
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 9, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110038161645
How This Compares
#256
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#6,911
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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 (2015–2018)
-57% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 508 | — |
| 2016 | 847 | +67% |
| 2017 | 1,172 | +38% |
| 2018 | 217 | -81% |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 217 | 211 | 6 | 0 | 3,048,833 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1,172 | 544 | 458 | 170 | 3,234,394 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 847 | 621 | 56 | 170 | 3,008,630 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 508 | 258 | 79 | 170 | 2,750,067 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 3,041,122 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SANDERS LEAD COMPANY INCORPORATED
TROY, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 3,230,275 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Lead compounds | 2,774 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - OPELIKA
OPELIKA, AL
|
Lead compounds | 1,342 | — | — | — |
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 | 3 | COLUMBUS WATER WORKS CSO, COLUMBUS |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2021 | Mar 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Jan 28, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 28, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Dec 16, 2019 | Jan 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 16, 2019 | Oct 29, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 14, 2019 | Jul 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 24, 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 3, 2018 | May 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 3, 2018 | May 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 3, 2018 | Oct 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 3, 2018 | May 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Mar 16, 2018 | Apr 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Mar 7, 2018 | Apr 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Mar 7, 2018 | Apr 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 2018 | Apr 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2018 | Apr 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2018 | Mar 3, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 13, 2017 | May 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 9, 2017 | May 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 20, 2017 | Jun 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 2017 | May 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jan 31, 2017 | May 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 31, 2017 | May 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 31, 2017 | May 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 31, 2017 | May 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 31, 2017 | May 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 13, 2016 | Feb 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 13, 2016 | Feb 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Mar 22, 2016 | May 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Mar 22, 2016 | May 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 31, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 31, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 31, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Mar 31, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Mar 31, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 31, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 31, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 19, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 19, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 19, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 4, 2013 | Feb 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 29, 2011 | Mar 16, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 29, 2011 | Mar 16, 2012 | 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 3601949574 · Aug 14, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2019-9999 · Apr 9, 2019
$28,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601512471 · Jul 24, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601419527 · Apr 16, 2018
$11,328
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601318332 · Nov 9, 2017
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601127227 · Jul 20, 2017
$41,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600964678 · Feb 20, 2017
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600960656 · Feb 9, 2017
$16,291
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600960655 · Feb 9, 2017
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600825024 · Sep 13, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600869740 · Sep 13, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD070330576-001 · Jul 11, 1996
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD070330576-005 · Apr 9, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD070330576-004 · May 11, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD070330576-003 · Sep 26, 1986
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD070330576-002 · Jul 21, 1986
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