SOLENIS-MACON PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,151 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.
- Address
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7525 N.E. INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD
MACON, GA 31216
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- BIBB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jan 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 16, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000360118
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 | 342 | — |
| 2016 | 2,711 | +693% |
| 2017 | 1,151 | -58% |
| 2018 | 1,651 | +43% |
| 2019 | 350 | -79% |
| 2020 | 1,514 | +333% |
| 2021 | 1,141 | -25% |
| 2022 | 228 | -80% |
| 2023 | 858 | +276% |
| 2024 | 2,076 | +142% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 906 | 895 | 11 | — | 805 | |
| Zinc compounds | 741 | 540 | 201 | — | 3,067 | |
| Ammonia | 429 | 429 | — | — | 10,354 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 631 | 631 | — | — | 7,387 | |
| Zinc compounds | 227 | 33 | 194 | — | 1,855 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 228 | 21 | 207 | — | 1,697 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 874 | 874 | — | — | 690 | |
| Zinc compounds | 267 | 39 | 228 | — | 5,969 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,192 | 1,192 | — | — | 668 | |
| Zinc compounds | 322 | 69 | 253 | — | 1,644 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 350 | 155 | 195 | — | 1,505 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,142 | 1,142 | — | — | 91 | |
| Zinc compounds | 432 | 217 | 215 | — | 1,447 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 77 | 36 | 41 | — | 439 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 725 | 725 | — | — | 117 | |
| Zinc compounds | 375 | 145 | 230 | — | 1,420 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 51 | 46 | 5 | — | 1,937 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,337 | 2,337 | — | — | 64 | |
| Zinc compounds | 300 | 130 | 170 | — | 1,424 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 74 | 71 | 3 | — | 459 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | — | — | — | — | 2,600 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 342 | 122 | 220 | — | 1,072 |
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) | — | — | — | 138 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 9,688 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Ammonia | 666 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 9,604 |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Zinc compounds | 2,432 | — | — | — |
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 17 | — | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Zinc compounds | 615 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 138 |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 667 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 84 | MACON WATER AUTHORITY-ROCKY CR, MACON |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | MACON WATER AUTHORITY-ROCKY CR, MACON |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | MACON WATER AUTHORITY-ROCKY CR, MACON |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 16, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jan 16, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 2018 | Jul 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 25, 2018 | Jul 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 20, 2009 | Oct 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 15, 1996 | Dec 5, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 15, 1996 | Dec 5, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 26, 1995 | Nov 6, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 15, 1995 | Jun 15, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 12, 1992 | Sep 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 12, 1992 | Sep 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 26, 1991 | Oct 30, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 15, 1991 | Sep 6, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 29, 1990 | Nov 8, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 25, 1989 | Nov 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 25, 1989 | Nov 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 17, 1987 | Feb 4, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Apr 30, 1986 | May 13, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Jan 16, 1986 | Jan 17, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 19, 1985 | Aug 1, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 13, 1985 | Aug 1, 1985 | 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.