WESTROCK CP, LLC - FLORENCE MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,400,278 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 $4,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
7320 MILL RD
FLORENCE, SC 29506
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- FLORENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 5 · last Aug 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,000 · last Jan 4, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110056961890
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 | 1,889,968 | — |
| 2016 | 1,302,186 | -31% |
| 2017 | 1,400,278 | +8% |
| 2018 | 1,466,426 | +5% |
| 2019 | 70,222 | -95% |
| 2020 | 1,047,121 | +1391% |
| 2021 | 1,149,434 | +10% |
| 2022 | 1,251,588 | +9% |
| 2023 | 1,091,784 | -13% |
| 2024 | 965,469 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 601,097 | 601,000 | — | 97 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 153,261 | 211 | 13,200 | 139,850 | — | |
| Ammonia | 65,349 | 63,909 | 1,440 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 39,761 | 39,670 | 71 | 20 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 24,860 | 1,060 | — | 23,800 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 21,300 | 21,300 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20,601 | 252 | 679 | 19,670 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,643 | 17,270 | 369 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,407 | 11,405 | — | 1 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,715 | 8,396 | 316 | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,328 | 28 | 21 | 1,279 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 113 | 78 | — | 35 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 18 | — | 17 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 4 | 0 | 7 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 708,149 | 708,000 | — | 149 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 171,100 | 230 | 10,300 | 160,570 | — | |
| Ammonia | 64,553 | 63,463 | 1,090 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 34,462 | 34,370 | 73 | 19 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 27,770 | 1,170 | — | 26,600 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,700 | 23,700 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 21,664 | 275 | 529 | 20,860 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 18,232 | 17,710 | 517 | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,607 | 11,605 | — | 1 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,993 | 8,666 | 324 | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,374 | 32 | 17 | 1,326 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 144 | 102 | — | 42 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 18 | — | 18 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 4 | 0 | 7 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 807,227 | 807,000 | — | 227 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 187,663 | 243 | 7,880 | 179,540 | — | |
| Ammonia | 66,595 | 64,925 | 1,670 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 59,300 | 59,300 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 36,608 | 35,820 | 764 | 24 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 31,150 | 1,250 | — | 29,900 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 24,167 | 292 | 405 | 23,470 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,392 | 16,182 | 207 | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,606 | 11,605 | — | 1 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,156 | 8,845 | 307 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,535 | 35 | 13 | 1,488 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 152 | 105 | — | 47 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 17 | — | 17 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 14 | 4 | 0 | 9 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 744,124 | 744,000 | — | 124 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 180,371 | 231 | 12,000 | 168,140 | — | |
| Ammonia | 57,738 | 56,890 | 848 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 41,100 | 41,100 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 34,410 | 1,210 | — | 33,200 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 32,061 | 31,310 | 737 | 14 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 22,286 | 279 | 617 | 21,390 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,259 | 15,000 | 257 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 12,306 | 12,305 | — | 1 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,313 | 8,015 | 296 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,284 | 33 | 19 | 1,232 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 145 | 93 | — | 52 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 16 | — | 16 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 14 | 4 | 0 | 9 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 677,486 | 677,000 | — | 486 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 153,535 | 262 | 14,400 | 138,873 | — | |
| Ammonia | 54,848 | 53,128 | 1,720 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 48,000 | 48,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 32,236 | 31,310 | 876 | 50 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 30,340 | 1,440 | — | 28,900 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 15,930 | 320 | 743 | 14,867 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,335 | 13,156 | 177 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,709 | 11,706 | — | 4 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,483 | 8,128 | 352 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,038 | 32 | 23 | 983 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 140 | 95 | — | 45 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 20 | — | 19 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 60,388 | 58,978 | 1,410 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,999 | 8,648 | 350 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 835 | 26 | 18 | 791 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,073,241 | 1,072,668 | — | 573 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 126,764 | 280 | 12,472 | 114,012 | — | |
| Ammonia | 68,675 | 65,427 | 3,248 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 54,195 | 54,195 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 41,397 | 39,191 | 2,166 | 40 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 37,584 | 33,467 | 4,081 | 36 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 24,796 | 1,502 | — | 23,294 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 14,846 | 1,349 | 642 | 12,855 | — | |
| Phenol | 13,920 | 13,917 | — | 3 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,869 | 9,484 | 382 | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 972 | 32 | 20 | 921 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 150 | 113 | — | 37 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 812,134 | 811,016 | — | 1,118 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 154,175 | 211 | 10,950 | 143,014 | — | |
| Ammonia | 99,534 | 98,154 | 1,380 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 78,609 | — | 78,505 | 104 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 73,552 | 40,668 | 32,752 | 132 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 47,413 | 47,413 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 32,878 | 1,382 | — | 31,496 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 29,484 | 337 | 563 | 28,584 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 26,502 | 24,083 | 2,373 | 46 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 21,542 | 21,542 | — | 1 | — | |
| Phenol | 13,645 | 13,640 | — | 5 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,639 | 9,210 | 421 | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 977 | 49 | 18 | 910 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 145 | 119 | — | 26 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 45 | — | 44 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 730,581 | 728,045 | — | 2,536 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 137,219 | 211 | 16,046 | 120,962 | — | |
| Ammonia | 103,724 | 100,164 | 3,560 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 84,656 | — | 84,594 | 62 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 69,340 | 60,112 | 9,081 | 147 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 47,244 | 47,244 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 29,089 | 330 | 826 | 27,933 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 28,602 | 1,257 | — | 27,345 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 25,400 | 20,834 | 4,514 | 52 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 21,127 | 21,124 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Phenol | 13,478 | 13,470 | — | 8 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,330 | 9,232 | 1,086 | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,182 | 57 | 26 | 1,099 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 147 | 119 | — | 28 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 48 | — | 47 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 270,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 69,800 |
| Methanol | — | — | 5,430,000 | 1,410,000 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 337 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 8,430 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 310,000 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 7,340 |
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 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 8, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Oct 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Oct 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 19, 2018 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,350.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +988% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,363.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1,582% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 523.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +31% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 413.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +3% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 570.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +43% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,014.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +404% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 729.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +82% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 367.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +84% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 762.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +91% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 490.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +23% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 275.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +38% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 269.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +35% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 550.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +38% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 377.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +89% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 488.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +22% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 548.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +37% | Sep 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.