Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GIANT REOURCE RECOVERY-ATTALLA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,210 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 $308,362 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1229 VALLEY DR
ATTALLA, AL 35954
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- ETOWAH County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562211
- Inspections
- 14 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $308,362 · last Feb 27, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000368263
How This Compares
#231
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#62
of 224 TRI reporters in Administrative and Support and Waste Management
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-45% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,610 | — |
| 2016 | 2,210 | +37% |
| 2023 | 827 | — |
| 2024 | 885 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 885 | 885 | — | — | 282,686 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 827 | 827 | — | — | 147,159 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,786 | 1,786 | — | — | 256,246 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 424 | 424 | — | — | 109,123 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 743 | 743 | — | — | 133,404 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 609 | 609 | — | — | 8,760,178 | |
| Naphthalene | 258 | 258 | — | — | 15,298 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 276,664 | 6,022 |
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 CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 35,199 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 17,857 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 217,682 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 4,183 |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 5,926 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,839 |
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 | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 10, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 10, 2025 | Feb 3, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 11, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 13, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 1, 2022 | Feb 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 21, 2022 | Feb 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Mar 22, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Aug 18, 2021 | Mar 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 18, 2021 | Mar 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 19, 2020 | Jun 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Mar 14, 2019 | Oct 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 10, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 27, 2015 | Feb 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jan 27, 2015 | Feb 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 27, 2015 | Feb 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jan 27, 2015 | Feb 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jan 27, 2015 | Feb 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2015 | Feb 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 2013 | Aug 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2012 | Sep 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 20, 2010 | Jan 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Oct 20, 2010 | Jan 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Oct 20, 2010 | Jan 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 20, 2010 | Jan 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Oct 20, 2010 | Jan 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 15, 2009 | May 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 15, 2009 | May 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 15, 2009 | May 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 15, 2009 | May 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Aug 9, 2006 | Oct 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 9, 2006 | Oct 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 9, 2006 | Oct 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 9, 2006 | Oct 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 9, 2006 | Oct 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 4, 2003 | Dec 22, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 4, 2003 | Dec 22, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 4, 2003 | Dec 22, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 4, 2003 | Dec 22, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 30, 2002 | Oct 16, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 2002 | Oct 16, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 30, 2002 | Oct 16, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 30, 2002 | Oct 16, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 29, 2002 | Aug 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 19, 2001 | Oct 29, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 2001 | Oct 29, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 19, 2001 | Oct 29, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 13, 2001 | Apr 20, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 13, 2001 | Apr 20, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 13, 2001 | Apr 20, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 12, 2001 | Feb 12, 2001 | 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 04-2024-4010 · Sep 26, 2024
$235,782
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD070513767-001 · Mar 11, 2022
$10,080
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD070513767-SFR · Apr 18, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD070513767-SFQ · Jul 23, 1996
$200,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD070513767-032 · Oct 24, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD070513767-010 · Dec 21, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD070513767-009 · Aug 15, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD070513767-005 · Nov 14, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD070513767-002 · Jan 27, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD070513767-011 · Mar 25, 1987
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