SONOCO METAL PACKAGING LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,400 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
8500 W TOWER AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53224
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- MILWAUKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332431
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 9, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000419128
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 | 61,700 | — |
| 2016 | 39,020 | -37% |
| 2017 | 26,400 | -32% |
| 2018 | 13,450 | -49% |
| 2020 | 20,831 | — |
| 2021 | 13,096 | -37% |
| 2022 | 14,336 | +9% |
| 2023 | 12,282 | -14% |
| 2024 | 6,695 | -45% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,301 | 5,301 | — | — | 1 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,394 | 1,394 | — | — | 2 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,856 | 8,856 | — | — | 1 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,426 | 3,426 | — | — | 2 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 9,610 | 9,610 | — | — | 1 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,726 | 4,726 | — | — | 2 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,875 | 8,875 | — | — | 1 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,221 | 4,221 | — | — | 2 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 15,240 | 15,240 | — | — | 225 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,591 | 5,591 | — | — | 9,705 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 9,264 | 9,264 | — | — | 1,005 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,932 | 2,932 | — | — | 22 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,254 | 1,254 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 12,990 | 12,990 | — | — | 2,958 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 9,300 | 9,300 | — | — | 247 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4,110 | 4,110 | — | — | 487 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 15,700 | 15,700 | — | — | 235 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 14,600 | 14,600 | — | — | 4,339 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6,600 | 6,600 | — | — | 378 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,120 | 2,120 | — | — | 94 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 34,200 | 34,200 | — | — | 255 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 27,500 | 27,500 | — | — | 4,628 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1 | 42,541 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2 | 11,106 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
WAUKESHA, WI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
WAUKESHA, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 673 | MILWAUKEE METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT, MILWAUKEE |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 15 | MILWAUKEE METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT, MILWAUKEE |
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 | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 8, 2022 | — | 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.