UNIMIN CORP (DBA SOUTHERN LIME CO)
Quick Summary
- •Released 112 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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8035 ALABAMA HWY 25
CALERA, AL 35040
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327410
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 7, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110014464784
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 279 | — |
| 2016 | 485 | +74% |
| 2017 | 112 | -77% |
| 2018 | 51 | -54% |
| 2020 | 45 | — |
| 2021 | 38 | -14% |
| 2022 | 40 | +4% |
| 2023 | 38 | -6% |
| 2024 | 36 | -5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 51 | 51 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 111 | 47 | — | 65 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 484 | 53 | — | 431 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 278 | 51 | — | 227 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | Sep 13, 2016 | Apr 18, 2017 | 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.