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GREIF PACKAGING CONTAINERBOARD MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 332,296 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
-
861 FIBRE PLANT RD
AMHERST, VA 24521
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- AMHERST County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 17, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110020680306
How This Compares
#19
of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#514
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
3
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 (2015–2024)
+14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 301,035 | — |
| 2016 | 315,343 | +5% |
| 2017 | 332,296 | +5% |
| 2018 | 345,237 | +4% |
| 2020 | 420,662 | — |
| 2021 | 355,790 | -15% |
| 2022 | 328,787 | -8% |
| 2023 | 341,513 | +4% |
| 2024 | 342,806 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 297,396 | 297,396 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 44,998 | 44,998 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 406 | — | 406 | — | — | |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 295,137 | 295,137 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 44,037 | 44,037 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,333 | — | 2,333 | — | — | |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 283,291 | 283,291 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 42,978 | 42,978 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,514 | — | 2,514 | — | — | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 303,179 | 303,179 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 46,264 | 46,264 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,342 | — | 6,342 | — | — | |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 288,082 | 288,082 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 89,002 | — | 89,002 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 43,572 | 43,572 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 297,658 | 297,658 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 45,643 | 45,643 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,931 | — | 1,931 | — | — | |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 286,955 | 286,955 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 43,584 | 43,584 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,751 | — | 1,751 | — | — | |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 271,282 | 271,282 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 40,695 | 40,695 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,360 | — | 3,360 | — | — | |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 258,376 | 258,376 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 37,368 | 37,368 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,286 | — | 5,286 | — | — | |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 110,090 |
| Methanol | — | — | 51,673 | 95,939 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 47,199 | 17,473 |
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 | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jul 7, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 25, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Feb 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 13, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 24, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 22, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 7, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 4, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Nov 11, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 9, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jul 9, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 6, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jul 6, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 29, 1991 | Oct 29, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 6, 1989 | Sep 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 10, 1989 | Sep 28, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,665.00 kg/d | 1,555.00 | +7% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,067.00 kg/d | 1,555.00 | +33% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,842.00 kg/d | 3,110.00 | +56% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10,348.00 kg/d | 10,059.00 | +3% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 355.00 kg/d | 1,555.00 | +99,999% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 456.00 kg/d | 3,110.00 | +99,999% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,030.00 kg/d | 1,555.00 | +99,999% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,772.00 kg/d | 1,555.00 | +143% | Mar 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,860.00 kg/d | 3,110.00 | +88% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,467.00 kg/d | 3,110.00 | +44% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,943.00 kg/d | 1,555.00 | +99,999% | Feb 2015 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-BR15-0515 · Dec 17, 2015
$8,820
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD065392813-000 · Sep 24, 1990
$6,476
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1990-0157 · Sep 18, 1990
$6,476
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1990-0190 · Jan 23, 1990
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD065392813-003 · Dec 29, 1989
$11,250
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD065392813-001 · Oct 5, 1989
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