Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
NORBORD GEORGIA
Quick Summary
- •Released 185,030 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 $7,984 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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964 HIGHWAY 280 WEST
CORDELE, GA 31015
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- CRISP County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321219
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $7,984 · last Aug 9, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000740921
How This Compares
#35
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#736
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.
9
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
Water (CWA)
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 (2015–2024)
-71% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 196,024 | — |
| 2016 | 180,236 | -8% |
| 2017 | 185,030 | +3% |
| 2018 | 185,763 | 0% |
| 2019 | 38,599 | -79% |
| 2020 | 131,031 | +239% |
| 2021 | 150,515 | +15% |
| 2022 | 115,719 | -23% |
| 2023 | 82,537 | -29% |
| 2024 | 56,828 | -31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 36,794 | 36,794 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 13,397 | 13,397 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,489 | 6,489 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 142 | 142 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 6 | 6 | — | — | 95 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 56,306 | 56,306 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 16,041 | 16,041 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,156 | 7,156 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 2,999 | 2,999 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 8 | 8 | — | — | 724 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 76,330 | 76,330 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 21,924 | 21,924 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 4,227 | 4,227 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 2,314 | 2,314 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 561 | 561 | — | — | 5 | |
| Manganese compounds | 243 | 243 | — | — | 23 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 106 | 106 | — | — | 81 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,149 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 85,307 | 85,307 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 34,364 | 34,364 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 18,495 | 18,495 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 7,928 | 7,928 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,505 | 3,505 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 553 | 553 | — | — | 5 | |
| Manganese compounds | 240 | 240 | — | — | 24 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 110 | 110 | — | — | 80 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,137 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 72,524 | 72,524 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 31,032 | 31,032 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,948 | 16,948 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 7,264 | 7,264 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,225 | 3,225 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 966 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 38,583 | 38,583 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1,319 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 105,100 | 105,100 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 41,639 | 41,639 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 22,279 | 22,279 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 9,549 | 9,549 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 4,240 | 4,240 | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | 2,042 | 2,042 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 710 | 710 | — | — | 7 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 187 | 187 | — | — | 103 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 1,495 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 104,840 | 104,840 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 41,411 | 41,411 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 22,133 | 22,133 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 9,485 | 9,485 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 4,218 | 4,218 | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | 2,030 | 2,030 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 707 | 707 | — | — | 7 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 188 | 188 | — | — | 102 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 1,489 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 101,787 | 101,787 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 40,488 | 40,488 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 21,701 | 21,701 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 9,301 | 9,301 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 4,122 | 4,122 | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | 1,986 | 1,986 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 668 | 668 | — | — | 6 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 167 | 167 | — | — | 97 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 1,384 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 175,811 | 175,811 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 13,269 | 13,269 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,944 | 6,944 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 87,795 |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 1,349 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 60,976 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 136,284 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRM
ALBANY, GA
|
Lead | 95 | — | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 8, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Oct 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 22, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 12, 2023 | Jul 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2021 | Mar 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | Mar 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Mar 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Mar 16, 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 reported late | Jan 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Jul 1, 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604240612 · Jan 8, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603810229 · Nov 22, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603583585 · Apr 12, 2023
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF010745 · Aug 9, 2022
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