ALABAMA RIVER NEWSPRINT CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,355,086 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 $30,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2373 LENA LANDEGGER HWY
PERDUE HILL, AL 36470
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- MONROE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322110
- Inspections
- 10 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $30,000 · last May 5, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000589612
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 | 5,065,676 | — |
| 2016 | 4,618,551 | -9% |
| 2017 | 4,355,085 | -6% |
| 2018 | 4,068,717 | -7% |
| 2019 | 169,446 | -96% |
| 2020 | 4,756,018 | +2707% |
| 2021 | 4,472,609 | -6% |
| 2022 | 5,668,789 | +27% |
| 2023 | 4,629,514 | -18% |
| 2024 | 5,537,552 | +20% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 146,990 | 990 | 36,000 | 110,000 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 16,016 | 16,013 | — | 3 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,440 | — | 6,200 | 240 | — |
2018
2017
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,252,387 | 3,228,926 | 15,789 | 7,672 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 392,939 | 623 | 195,234 | 197,082 | — | |
| Ammonia | 266,066 | 265,970 | 96 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 161,991 | — | 161,938 | 53 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 112,837 | 246 | — | 112,591 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 110,146 | 110,146 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 101,362 | 64,402 | 36,955 | 5 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 61,618 | 1,056 | 8,410 | 52,152 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 59,430 | 45,957 | 13,412 | 61 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 41,312 | 41,303 | 7 | 2 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 19,394 | 17,657 | 1,728 | 9 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 13,429 | 13,429 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 13,304 | 13,296 | 6 | 2 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 10,128 | 167 | 231 | 9,730 | — | |
| Formic acid | 966 | — | 966 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 506 | 505 | 1 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 478 | 276 | — | 202 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 116 | — | 115 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 93 | 93 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 11 | 1 | 11 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 21 | 4 | — | 17 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,797,144 | 3,665,889 | 120,209 | 11,046 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 389,751 | 524 | 178,978 | 210,249 | — | |
| Ammonia | 255,112 | 255,024 | 88 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 138,145 | 842 | 7,710 | 129,593 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 113,877 | 334 | — | 113,543 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 104,322 | 104,322 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 96,767 | 65,935 | 30,823 | 9 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 46,255 | 33,134 | 13,019 | 102 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 39,747 | 39,736 | 7 | 4 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 24,300 | — | 24,293 | 7 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 20,758 | 19,131 | 1,612 | 15 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 13,669 | 13,660 | 6 | 3 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 12,858 | 12,858 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 10,348 | 134 | 212 | 10,002 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,038 | 1,037 | 1 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 903 | — | 903 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 471 | 260 | — | 211 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 109 | — | 107 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 11 | 1 | 12 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 21 | 4 | — | 18 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 120,000 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 420,000 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 68,000 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 330,000 | 530,000 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 3,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | 60,000 | 25,000,000 |
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | 13,000 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 30,000 |
| Phenol | — | — | 290 | 15,000 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | 710 | 35,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 2,500 | 190,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES - SULLIGENT FACILITY
SULLIGENT, AL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 6, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 20, 2021 | May 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 29, 2020 | Oct 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 11, 2016 | Jan 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 19, 2012 | Apr 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 19, 2012 | Apr 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 2, 2010 | Dec 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 8, 2000 | May 8, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 8, 2000 | May 8, 2000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48,147.15 kg/d | 47,075.26 | +2% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27,166.91 kg/d | 26,389.20 | +3% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35,324.38 kg/d | 26,389.20 | +34% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38,220.90 kg/d | 26,389.20 | +45% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27,348.96 kg/d | 26,389.20 | +4% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +20% | Jan 2015 | 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.