Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SOUTHERN STATES, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 26 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $5,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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30 GEORGIA AVE
HAMPTON, GA 30228
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- HENRY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335313
- Inspections
- 11 · last Oct 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $5,000 · last Mar 24, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000357015
How This Compares
#433
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#11,194
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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)
-54% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 22 | — |
| 2016 | 20 | -6% |
| 2017 | 26 | +25% |
| 2018 | 29 | +14% |
| 2019 | 41 | +39% |
| 2020 | 54 | +32% |
| 2021 | 22 | -60% |
| 2022 | 21 | -4% |
| 2023 | 19 | -9% |
| 2024 | 10 | -47% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 12,788 | |
| Chromium | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2,116 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 161 | |
| Copper compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 44,890 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 12 | 1 | 11 | — | 43,802 | |
| Manganese compounds | 4 | — | 4 | — | 24,258 | |
| Chromium | 2 | — | 2 | — | 5,664 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 380 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 13 | 1 | 13 | — | 39,122 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | 11,866 | |
| Chromium | 2 | — | 2 | — | 4,628 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 395 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 14 | 1 | 13 | — | 35,620 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | 11,012 | |
| Chromium | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3,924 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 256 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 28 | 10 | 18 | — | 32,149 | |
| Manganese compounds | 20 | — | 20 | — | 1,083 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 754 | |
| Chromium | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3,789 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 24 | 10 | 14 | — | 43,683 | |
| Manganese compounds | 15 | — | 15 | — | 16,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 621 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 16,014 | |
| Copper compounds | 19 | 5 | 14 | — | 42,840 | |
| Chromium | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 5,474 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 630 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 47,976 | |
| Copper compounds | 16 | 5 | 11 | — | 42,681 | |
| Chromium | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 5,128 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 547 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 12 | 5 | 7 | — | 38,823 | |
| Chromium | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 3,770 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 440 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 13 | 5 | 8 | — | 46,361 | |
| Chromium | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 1,458 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 789 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 44,317 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 2,045 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 12,788 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY SULLIGENT, INC.
SULLIGENT, AL
|
Copper compounds | 15 | — | — | — |
|
VELLEO RECYCLING
JONESBORO, GA
|
Copper compounds | — | 44,317 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TAMPA INC
TAMPA, FL
|
Copper compounds | 491 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Copper compounds | 67 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TAMPA INC
TAMPA, FL
|
Chromium | 71 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY SULLIGENT, INC.
SULLIGENT, AL
|
Chromium | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VELLEO RECYCLING
JONESBORO, GA
|
Chromium | — | 2,045 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY SULLIGENT, INC.
SULLIGENT, AL
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TAMPA INC
TAMPA, FL
|
Lead compounds | 33 | — | — | — |
|
VELLEO RECYCLING
JONESBORO, GA
|
Lead compounds | 126 | — | — | — |
|
VELLEO RECYCLING
JONESBORO, GA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 12,788 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 0 | CITY OF HAMPTON, HAMPTON |
| Manganese compounds | 0 | CITY OF HAMPTON, HAMPTON |
| Lead compounds | 0 | CITY OF HAMPTON, HAMPTON |
| Chromium | 0 | CITY OF HAMPTON, HAMPTON |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Oct 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Nov 8, 2022 | Nov 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 17, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 17, 2022 | Mar 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 9, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 9, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 9, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 1, 2014 | Apr 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 28, 2013 | Dec 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 2013 | Dec 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 28, 2013 | Dec 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 30, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 30, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 30, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 30, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 30, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jun 16, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 16, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 16, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 16, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 16, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 2006 | Oct 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 3, 2006 | Oct 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 2006 | Oct 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 9, 2005 | Nov 28, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 14, 1999 | Jan 26, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 14, 1999 | Jan 26, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 23, 1985 | Mar 24, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.03 | +83% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.03 | +126% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.05 | +138% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.04 | +198% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +84% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +84% | Dec 2020 | 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 04-2017-4011 · Sep 19, 2017
$29,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD080084361-001 · Mar 24, 1986
$4,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD080084361-005 · Feb 19, 1986
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD080084361-004 · Aug 28, 1985
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD080084361-002 · Jul 2, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD080084361-003 · Jul 2, 1985
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