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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
1070 JONESBORO RD
WEST MONROE, LA 71292
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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

#11 of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#64 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) -13% overall
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
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
Ammonia
MAGNOLIA SANITARY LANDFILL
MONROE, LA
Lead compounds 80
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.

Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2023-3329 · May 18, 2023
$120,800
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3603629155 · May 18, 2023
$120,800
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3602803231 · Jul 14, 2021
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case LA-SAWE150042 · Mar 17, 2016
$85,100
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2014-0626 · Sep 23, 2014
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case LA-WEAO1101426 · Nov 18, 2011
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case LA-WECN1100808 · Aug 2, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2008-3310 · Sep 26, 2008
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case LA-N00019473 · May 28, 2008
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case LA-N00016436 · May 29, 2007
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case LA-N00002470 · Jan 3, 2006
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case LA-N00007431 · Feb 23, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-0022 · Oct 27, 1999
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 06-2000-N085 · Oct 27, 1999
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-LAD008193567-475 · Mar 1, 1999
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-LAD008193567-418 · Dec 30, 1996
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-LAD008193567-222 · Aug 27, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-LAD008193567-001 · Mar 31, 1986

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