Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SAFT AMERICA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,177 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
-
711 GIL HARBIN INDUSTRIAL BLVD.
VALDOSTA, GA 31601
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- LOWNDES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335910
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 2, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 15, 1996
- Registry ID
- 110000360822
How This Compares
#254
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#6,903
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
+262% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,106 | — |
| 2016 | 1,110 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,177 | +6% |
| 2018 | 974 | -17% |
| 2019 | 1,151 | +18% |
| 2020 | 977 | -15% |
| 2021 | 802 | -18% |
| 2022 | 3,443 | +330% |
| 2023 | 4,102 | +19% |
| 2024 | 4,005 | -2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 754,788 | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 3,950 | 3,950 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 45 | 44 | 1 | — | 432,883 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | 298,433 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 39,844 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 544,609 | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 4,044 | 4,044 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 48 | 48 | 0 | — | 185,063 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | 94,726 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 16,374 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 557,544 | |
| Nitric acid | 3,383 | 3,383 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 52 | 52 | — | — | 334,737 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 217,897 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 19,390 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 326,786 | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 778 | 778 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 195,616 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 97,398 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9,526 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 674,306 | |
| Nitric acid | 949 | 949 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 123,809 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | 42,764 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,133 | 1,133 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 393,446 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 755,783 | |
| Nitric acid | 947 | 947 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | 18 | 0 | — | 141,032 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 72,661 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5,564 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 517,855 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,144 | 1,144 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 22 | 0 | — | 191,502 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 8 | 8 | 1 | — | 76,907 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 12,034 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 485,474 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,078 | 1,078 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 229,873 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 9 | 7 | 2 | — | 123,646 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 14,880 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 368,139 | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,074 | 1,074 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 21 | 0 | — | 191,306 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | 102,213 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9,770 | ♦ 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) | — | — | — | 679,309 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 448,978 | — | — |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 40,212 | — | — |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 299,368 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | 92,269 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EVERGREEN BATTERY RECYCLING LLC
WARREN, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 175,670 | — | — |
|
FIRST AMERICA METALS CORP DBA FAMCE
ATLANTA, GA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 243,462 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
AGMET LLC
MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 13,497 | — | — |
|
EVERGREEN BATTERY RECYCLING LLC
WARREN, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 28,598 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Cobalt compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
AGMET LLC
MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 593 | — | — |
|
FIRST AMERICA METALS CORP DBA FAMCE
ATLANTA, GA
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 10,647 | — | — |
|
AGMET LLC
MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 1,545 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Cadmium compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
FIRST AMERICA METALS CORP DBA FAMCE
ATLANTA, GA
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 179,419 | — | — |
|
EVERGREEN BATTERY RECYCLING LLC
WARREN, OH
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 117,218 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | VALDOSTA (CITY OF) - MUD CREEK WPCP, VALDOSTA |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 754,788 | VALDOSTA (CITY OF) - MUD CREEK WPCP, VALDOSTA |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | VALDOSTA (CITY OF) - MUD CREEK WPCP, VALDOSTA |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | VALDOSTA (CITY OF) - MUD CREEK WPCP, VALDOSTA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Mar 15, 2022 | Sep 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2021 | Dec 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 29, 2021 | Dec 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 17, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 12, 2017 | May 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 12, 2017 | May 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Dec 12, 2017 | May 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Sep 21, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 21, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 9, 2014 | Aug 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 9, 2014 | Jul 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 9, 2014 | Jul 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jan 11, 2012 | Feb 10, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 11, 2012 | Jul 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 11, 2012 | Apr 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 11, 2012 | Jul 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 11, 2012 | Apr 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 27, 2006 | Mar 7, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jul 12, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Land Treatment | Jul 21, 2004 | Jan 27, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 2004 | Jan 27, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 2004 | Jul 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 21, 2004 | Jul 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 21, 2004 | Jul 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 21, 2004 | Jan 27, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 19, 2002 | Jul 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 6, 2001 | Jun 8, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 6, 2001 | Jun 8, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 6, 2001 | Jun 8, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 25, 2000 | Nov 8, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 2000 | Jul 17, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 8, 2000 | Jul 17, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 8, 2000 | Jul 17, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 26, 1999 | Sep 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 25, 1998 | Sep 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 25, 1998 | Sep 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 25, 1998 | Sep 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 2, 1997 | Jul 1, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 2, 1997 | Jul 1, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 2, 1997 | Jul 1, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 12, 1996 | Apr 15, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 12, 1996 | Apr 15, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 12, 1996 | Apr 15, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 12, 1996 | Apr 15, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 4, 1996 | Jan 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 5, 1995 | Aug 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 5, 1995 | Aug 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 5, 1995 | Aug 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 1995 | Aug 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 15, 1994 | Nov 9, 1994 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD063152573-001 · Mar 14, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD063152573-002 · Feb 12, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD063152573-005 · Sep 9, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD063152573-004 · Mar 29, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD063152573-003 · Jul 9, 1986
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