TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CELANESE LTD
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,167,985 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
-
408 NORTH MAIN STREET
CALVERT CITY, KY 42029
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- MARSHALL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 10 · last Jun 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 21, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110009933395
How This Compares
#14
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#180
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)
-31% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,046,019 | — |
| 2016 | 1,186,060 | +13% |
| 2017 | 1,167,985 | -2% |
| 2018 | 1,057,620 | -9% |
| 2019 | 1,217,421 | +15% |
| 2020 | 516,988 | -58% |
| 2021 | 644,716 | +25% |
| 2022 | 580,201 | -10% |
| 2023 | 693,112 | +19% |
| 2024 | 720,080 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 711,655 | 711,655 | — | — | 746,829 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 7,093 | 7,093 | — | — | 531,475 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,332 | 1,332 | — | — | 60,352 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 682,383 | 682,383 | — | — | 644,498 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 9,441 | 9,441 | — | — | 581,407 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,288 | 1,288 | — | — | 51,044 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 573,525 | 573,525 | — | — | 640,234 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 5,422 | 5,422 | — | — | 637,183 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,254 | 1,254 | — | — | 59,268 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 636,828 | 636,828 | — | — | 759,467 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 5,334 | 5,334 | — | — | 472,795 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,554 | 2,554 | — | — | 57,757 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 510,632 | 510,632 | — | — | 712,931 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 5,235 | 5,235 | — | — | 440,716 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,121 | 1,121 | — | — | 90,902 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,138,369 | 1,138,369 | — | — | 665,579 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 77,612 | 77,612 | — | — | 629,294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,440 | 1,440 | — | — | 78,404 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 981,393 | 981,393 | — | — | 887,268 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 74,827 | 74,827 | — | — | 497,932 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | 62,085 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,093,428 | 1,093,428 | — | — | 577,307 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 73,042 | 73,042 | — | — | 529,660 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,515 | 1,515 | — | — | 81,662 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,111,809 | 1,111,809 | — | — | 1,010,655 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 72,658 | 72,658 | — | — | 489,313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,593 | 1,593 | — | — | 99,774 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 971,277 | 971,277 | — | — | 1,069,344 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 73,322 | 73,322 | — | — | 433,588 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,420 | 1,420 | — | — | 99,465 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 23,197 | 1,064,273 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 124,237 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | 9,840 | 676,734 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | 1,590 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | 8,250 | — |
|
EVONIK CORPORATION
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 521,635 |
|
EVONIK CORPORATION
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 60,352 |
|
EVONIK CORPORATION
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 723,632 |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Methanol | — | — | 19,684 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Methanol | — | — | 3,513 | — |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 20, 2018 | Mar 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 6, 2012 | Nov 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2012 | Nov 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 14, 2010 | Dec 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 26, 2008 | Aug 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 6, 2007 | Sep 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 20, 2005 | Jul 20, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 17, 2003 | Nov 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 2001 | Jan 10, 2002 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +67% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +407% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +153% | Sep 2021 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000028431-001 · Dec 1, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601500916 · Jul 20, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2002-2023 · Aug 13, 2002
$3,900
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