CANFOR SOUTHERN PINE - CAMDEN PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 34,607 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 $16,850 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1281 SANDERS CREEK RD
CASSATT, SC 29032
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- KERSHAW County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321113
- Inspections
- 3 · last May 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $16,850 · last Jun 12, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000351869
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 | 37,020 | — |
| 2016 | 35,897 | -3% |
| 2017 | 34,607 | -4% |
| 2018 | 34,226 | -1% |
| 2019 | 29,788 | -13% |
| 2020 | 32,601 | +9% |
| 2021 | 31,030 | -5% |
| 2022 | 38,836 | +25% |
| 2023 | 37,836 | -3% |
| 2024 | 32,045 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 32,000 | 32,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 45 | 45 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 36,000 | 36,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 37,000 | 37,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 31,000 | 31,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 32,601 | 32,601 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 29,788 | 29,788 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 34,226 | 34,226 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 34,607 | 34,607 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,200 | |
| Methanol | 35,896 | 35,896 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 133 | |
| Methanol | 37,020 | 37,020 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQ ALABAMA, INC.
SULLIGENT, AL
|
Copper compounds | 1,200 | — | — | — |
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 | Mar 26, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 3, 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 29, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 22, 2017 | May 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 29, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 2003 | Oct 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 2003 | Oct 7, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +8% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +4% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +18% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +73% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +180% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +40% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +78% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +38% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +15% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +60% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +15% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +31% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +90% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +12% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.84 kg/d | 15.35 | +16% | May 2016 | 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.