GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LLC - WEST MONROE PACKAGING PLANT #70
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,752,675 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $120,800 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1070 JONESBORO RD
WEST MONROE, LA 71292
View on map ↗ - County
- OUACHITA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 5 · last Oct 16, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $120,800 · last May 18, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110017782568
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 | 2,912,048 | — |
| 2016 | 2,791,843 | -4% |
| 2017 | 2,752,675 | -1% |
| 2018 | 2,882,033 | +5% |
| 2019 | 2,246,196 | -22% |
| 2020 | 2,325,171 | +4% |
| 2021 | 2,544,477 | +9% |
| 2022 | 2,525,687 | -1% |
| 2023 | 2,434,431 | -4% |
| 2024 | 2,546,485 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,864,300 | 1,572,000 | 19,300 | 273,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 281,500 | 268,800 | 12,700 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 147,550 | 136,100 | 7,800 | 3,650 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 69,997 | 69,700 | 148 | 149 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 58,390 | 1,110 | — | 57,280 | 188 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 45,600 | 45,600 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 28,345 | 27,020 | 668 | 657 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 20,760 | 360 | — | 20,400 | 157 | |
| Phenol | 16,964 | 12,484 | — | 4,480 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7,175 | 190 | 835 | 6,150 | 80 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 5,161 | 5,100 | — | 61 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 598 | 572 | — | 26 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 134 | — | 61 | 73 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,748,030 | 1,457,000 | 18,030 | 273,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 276,300 | 264,500 | 11,800 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 149,530 | 138,600 | 7,280 | 3,650 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 100,792 | 100,500 | 139 | 153 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 44,700 | 44,700 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 42,350 | 1,030 | — | 41,320 | 99 | |
| Formaldehyde | 28,583 | 27,230 | 659 | 694 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 20,664 | 16,184 | — | 4,480 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12,794 | 194 | — | 12,600 | 96 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 7,161 | 7,100 | — | 61 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,787 | 193 | 780 | 1,814 | 27 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 598 | 578 | — | 20 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 130 | — | 57 | 73 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,831,360 | 1,541,000 | 17,360 | 273,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 265,500 | 254,100 | 11,400 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 155,860 | 145,200 | 7,010 | 3,650 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 102,714 | 102,400 | 134 | 180 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 47,940 | 1,140 | — | 46,800 | 66 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 42,200 | 42,200 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 29,818 | 28,490 | 634 | 694 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 20,770 | 16,290 | — | 4,480 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 17,659 | 209 | — | 17,450 | 67 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 6,961 | 6,900 | — | 61 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,160 | 209 | 751 | 3,200 | 20 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 606 | 586 | — | 20 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 128 | — | 55 | 73 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,868,950 | 1,578,000 | 17,950 | 273,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 240,600 | 228,800 | 11,800 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 156,800 | 145,900 | 7,250 | 3,650 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 104,948 | 104,700 | 138 | 110 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 49,180 | 1,120 | — | 48,060 | 85 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 45,000 | 45,000 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 29,000 | 27,650 | 656 | 694 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 21,428 | 16,948 | — | 4,480 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16,805 | 205 | — | 16,600 | 71 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 7,161 | 7,100 | — | 61 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,820 | 203 | 777 | 2,840 | 15 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 645 | 620 | — | 25 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 129 | — | 56 | 73 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,644,500 | 1,353,000 | 18,500 | 273,000 | 418 | |
| Ammonia | 258,800 | 246,600 | 12,200 | — | 2 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 140,730 | 129,600 | 7,480 | 3,650 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 108,758 | 108,500 | 143 | 115 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 51,670 | 1,080 | — | 50,590 | 19 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 44,900 | 44,900 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 25,701 | 24,330 | 677 | 694 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 21,610 | 17,130 | — | 4,480 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16,491 | 211 | — | 16,280 | 16 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 7,661 | 7,600 | — | 61 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,566 | 199 | 802 | 2,565 | 3 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 642 | 614 | — | 28 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 131 | — | 58 | 73 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,060,800 | 1,767,000 | 20,800 | 273,000 | 296 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 176,040 | 164,000 | 8,390 | 3,650 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 8,531 | 8,470 | — | 61 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 687 | 658 | — | 29 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 138 | — | 65 | 73 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,059,200 | 1,765,000 | 21,200 | 273,000 | 296 | |
| Ammonia | 293,900 | 280,000 | 13,900 | — | 2,920 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 172,810 | 160,600 | 8,560 | 3,650 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 144,367 | 144,100 | 163 | 104 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 60,000 | 1,250 | — | 58,750 | 60 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 50,800 | 50,800 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 31,279 | 29,810 | 775 | 694 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 22,500 | 18,020 | — | 4,480 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 21,060 | 1,630 | 7,030 | 12,400 | 93 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 14,529 | 249 | — | 14,280 | 60 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 8,351 | 8,290 | — | 61 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,379 | 211 | 917 | 1,251 | 18 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 704 | 666 | — | 38 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 140 | — | 67 | 73 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,965,300 | 1,670,000 | 22,300 | 273,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 246,700 | 232,000 | 14,700 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 165,760 | 153,100 | 9,010 | 3,650 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 145,181 | 144,900 | 172 | 109 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 72,020 | 1,230 | — | 70,790 | 12 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 52,500 | 52,500 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 30,679 | 29,170 | 815 | 694 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 22,800 | 18,320 | — | 4,480 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 22,480 | 1,440 | 7,400 | 13,640 | 49 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 17,344 | 264 | — | 17,080 | 12 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 8,421 | 8,360 | — | 61 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,623 | 189 | 965 | 1,469 | 4 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 709 | 662 | — | 47 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 143 | — | 70 | 73 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,942,400 | 1,647,000 | 22,400 | 273,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 237,700 | 223,000 | 14,700 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 164,180 | 151,500 | 9,030 | 3,650 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 145,213 | 144,900 | 172 | 141 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 121,680 | 1,220 | — | 120,460 | 565 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 57,404 | 57,404 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 29,650 | 1,560 | 7,420 | 20,670 | 358 | |
| Formaldehyde | 29,641 | 28,130 | 817 | 694 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 29,215 | 255 | — | 28,960 | 563 | |
| Phenol | 22,600 | 18,120 | — | 4,480 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 7,691 | 7,630 | — | 61 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,561 | 207 | 968 | 2,385 | 164 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 751 | 670 | — | 81 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 143 | — | 70 | 73 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,156,600 | 1,863,000 | 20,600 | 273,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 221,800 | 208,200 | 13,600 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 158,380 | 146,400 | 8,330 | 3,650 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 148,089 | 147,500 | 159 | 430 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 57,400 | 57,400 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 48,140 | 1,540 | — | 46,600 | 1,920 | |
| Zinc compounds | 42,850 | 1,710 | 6,840 | 34,300 | 807 | |
| Formaldehyde | 31,598 | 30,150 | 754 | 694 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 22,619 | 18,139 | — | 4,480 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12,378 | 308 | — | 12,070 | 1,890 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 8,661 | 8,600 | — | 61 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,700 | 224 | 893 | 1,583 | 546 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 677 | 664 | — | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 138 | — | 65 | 73 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 42,600 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 6,930,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 57,900 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 513,000 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 158,000 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 108,000 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 10,500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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MAGNOLIA SANITARY LANDFILL
MONROE, LA
|
Manganese compounds | 188 | — | — | — |
|
MAGNOLIA SANITARY LANDFILL
MONROE, LA
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MAGNOLIA SANITARY LANDFILL
MONROE, LA
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 157 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
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Ammonia | — | — | — | — |
|
MAGNOLIA SANITARY LANDFILL
MONROE, LA
|
Lead compounds | 80 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Methanol | — | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jan 14, 2015 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 31, 2014 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 31, 2013 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Sep 30, 2012 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Oct 31, 2011 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Aug 23, 2011 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Oct 9, 2009 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jun 23, 2009 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Dec 8, 2008 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Apr 27, 2008 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Feb 29, 2008 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jan 31, 2008 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Dec 31, 2007 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 26, 2007 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Dec 31, 2006 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 9, 2006 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 27, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 27, 2006 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Nov 20, 2005 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 20, 2005 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 29, 2003 | Feb 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 27, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 27, 1999 | Apr 16, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 1998 | May 18, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 30, 1996 | Mar 11, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 1996 | Mar 11, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 6, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 29, 1994 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 19, 1991 | Oct 24, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 12, 1986 | May 7, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.50 mg/L | 45.00 | +12% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.47 mg/L | 30.00 | +32% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD excursions | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 # | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29,883.64 kg/d | 27,183.70 | +10% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21,940.91 kg/d | 16,685.86 | +31% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,244.38 kg/d | 8,479.36 | +44% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92,300.92 kg/d | 27,183.70 | +240% | Mar 2016 | 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.