WESTROCK - SOLVAY, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 15,148 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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53 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13204
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- ONONDAGA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 5 · last May 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110009824547
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,078 | — |
| 2016 | 14,281 | -29% |
| 2017 | 15,148 | +6% |
| 2018 | 21,820 | +44% |
| 2019 | 2 | -100% |
| 2020 | 21,078 | +904549% |
| 2021 | 20,742 | -2% |
| 2022 | 19,315 | -7% |
| 2023 | 18,761 | -3% |
| 2024 | 19,638 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 18,268 | 18,268 | — | — | 12,560 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,368 | 1,368 | — | — | 11,663 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 195 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 17,691 | 17,691 | — | — | 11,210 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,067 | 1,067 | — | — | 10,410 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 197 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 18,512 | 18,512 | — | — | 12,219 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 800 | 800 | — | — | 11,347 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 202 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 19,581 | 19,581 | — | — | 12,650 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,159 | 1,159 | — | — | 11,746 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 236 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 20,139 | 20,139 | — | — | 12,422 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 937 | 937 | — | — | 11,534 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 255 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 753 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 20,418 | 20,418 | — | — | 12,421 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | 11,534 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 395 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 14,560 | 14,560 | — | — | 12,346 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 586 | 586 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 470 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 14,071 | 14,071 | — | — | 12,645 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 208 | 208 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 291 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Methanol | 19,509 | 19,509 | — | — | 13,218 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 566 | 566 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 431 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 39 | ♦ 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 | — | — | — | 11,555 |
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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SYRACUSE FIBER RECYCLING LLC
SYRACUSE, NY
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Lead compounds | 176 | — | — | — |
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SYRACUSE FIBER RECYCLING LLC
SYRACUSE, NY
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Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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SYRACUSE FIBER RECYCLING LLC
SYRACUSE, NY
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Polychlorinated biphenyls | 0 | — | — | — |
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SYRACUSE FIBER RECYCLING LLC
SYRACUSE, NY
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,663 | METROPOLITAN SYRACUSE WWTP, SYRACUSE |
| Lead compounds | 2 | METROPOLITAN SYRACUSE WWTP, SYRACUSE |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | METROPOLITAN SYRACUSE WWTP, SYRACUSE |
| Methanol | 12,560 | METROPOLITAN SYRACUSE WWTP, SYRACUSE |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 28, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 28, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 28, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 28, 2013 | — | Open |