TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,000 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
4500 MCGINNIS FERRY RD
ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
View on map ↗ - County
- FULTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 2 · last Dec 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 30, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000856538
How This Compares
#265
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#7,104
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-87% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,388 | — |
| 2016 | 1,000 | -70% |
| 2017 | 1,000 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,303 | +30% |
| 2019 | 19 | -99% |
| 2020 | 17 | -11% |
| 2021 | 14 | -18% |
| 2022 | 885 | +6224% |
| 2023 | 814 | -8% |
| 2024 | 426 | -48% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 424 | 424 | — | — | 33,171 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2 | 2 | — | — | 24,621 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 812 | 812 | — | — | 183,711 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10,602 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 876 | 876 | — | — | 90,300 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 9 | 9 | — | — | 99,543 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 14 | 14 | — | — | 89,329 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 17 | 17 | — | — | 77,720 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 19 | 19 | — | — | 56,484 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,303 | 1,303 | — | — | 34,838 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 22,754 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 25,309 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,388 | 3,388 | — | — | 47,680 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 33,171 | — |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 21,550 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Methanol | — | — | 16,571 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Methanol | — | — | 12,600 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Methanol | — | — | 4,000 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 7,800 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 3,071 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 13,750 | — |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 10, 2011 | May 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 1, 2010 | Sep 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 1, 2010 | Sep 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 1, 2010 | Sep 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 1, 2010 | Sep 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 1, 2010 | Sep 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jul 1, 2010 | Sep 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 15, 2009 | Sep 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 7, 2007 | May 7, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 7, 2007 | Jul 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 7, 2007 | Jul 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 2002 | Jan 28, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 2002 | Dec 23, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 2002 | Jan 28, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 22, 1992 | Nov 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 22, 1992 | Nov 12, 1992 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2015-2501 · Jun 30, 2015
$2,580
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2011-4008 · Sep 2, 2011
$55,791
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2003-5060 · May 19, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1996-0417 · Jan 23, 1997
$5,100
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD981270572-001 · Apr 24, 1992
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