Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WHITAKER OIL COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,701 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 $23,453 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1557 MARIETTA ROAD
ATLANTA, GA 30318
View on map ↗ - County
- FULTON County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424710
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 4, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $23,453 · last Nov 22, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000498587
How This Compares
#215
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#168
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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
4
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,117 | — |
| 2016 | 19,344 | +521% |
| 2017 | 3,701 | -81% |
| 2018 | 13,558 | +266% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 2,304 | — |
| 2021 | 5,530 | +140% |
| 2022 | 6,455 | +17% |
| 2023 | 3,175 | -51% |
| 2024 | 3,562 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,673 | 2,668 | 5 | — | 3,569 | |
| Methanol | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 255 | 250 | 5 | — | 5,413 | |
| n-Hexane | 114 | 109 | 5 | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | — | 5 | — | 5 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 5 | — | 5 | — | 2,700 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | — | 5 | — | 17,179 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 2,847 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1-Bromopropane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,797 | 2,792 | 5 | — | 6,040 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 255 | 250 | 5 | — | 1,763 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 85 | 85 | — | — | 6,256 | |
| Methanol | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,586 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1-Bromopropane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 12,000 | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,169 | 3,169 | — | — | 6,050 | |
| Toluene | 2,581 | 2,576 | 5 | — | 4,250 | |
| Methanol | 428 | 428 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 255 | 250 | 5 | — | 3,268 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 21 | 21 | — | — | 10,900 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,100 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1-Bromopropane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 6,519 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,442 | 2,442 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,401 | 1,401 | — | — | 3,600 | |
| Methanol | 1,186 | 1,186 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 459 | 459 | — | — | 10 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 39 | 39 | — | — | 21,718 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 136 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 616 | 616 | — | — | 667 | |
| Toluene | 539 | 539 | 0 | — | 10,236 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 138 | 137 | 1 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12,563 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 4,981 | 792 | — | 4,189 | 4,189 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 3,562 | 896 | — | 2,666 | 2,666 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,207 | 967 | — | 1,240 | 1,243 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,132 | 138 | — | 994 | 994 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,006 | 25 | — | 981 | 981 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 668 | 668 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,011 | 845 | — | 166 | 166 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 894 | 894 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 882 | 719 | — | 163 | 163 | |
| n-Hexane | 434 | 423 | — | 11 | 11 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 307 | 169 | — | 138 | 138 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 171 | 18 | — | 153 | 163 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 8,293 | 993 | — | 7,300 | 7,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,390 | 1,269 | — | 2,121 | 2,121 | |
| Methanol | 2,732 | 611 | — | 2,121 | 2,121 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,436 | 309 | — | 2,127 | 1,697 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,837 | 27 | — | 1,810 | 1,810 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 654 | 654 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,158 | 1,088 | — | 70 | 70 | |
| Methanol | 965 | 715 | — | 250 | 250 | |
| n-Hexane | 603 | 561 | — | 42 | 42 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 389 | 313 | — | 76 | 70 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
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 | — | 250 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 3,569 | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 17,179 | — | — |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 5 | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 5 | — | — |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 2,700 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 5,413 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQ INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC
ATLANTA, GA
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 2,700 |
|
US ECOLOGY SULLIGENT, INC.
SULLIGENT, AL
|
Toluene | — | — | 3,569 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY SULLIGENT, INC.
SULLIGENT, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 5,413 | — |
|
EQ INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC
ATLANTA, GA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 17,179 | — | — |
|
EQ INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC
ATLANTA, GA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 5 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY SULLIGENT, INC.
SULLIGENT, AL
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 5 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY SULLIGENT, INC.
SULLIGENT, AL
|
Methanol | — | 250 | — | — |
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 4, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 2, 2022 | Jul 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 21, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD984322503-001 · Dec 20, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2021-3005 · Nov 22, 2021
$23,453
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2017-8559 · Nov 10, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2015-2026 · Jul 22, 2015
$1,699
Other facilities in FULTON County, GA
KOR-CHEM INC.
ATLANTA, GA
· Manufacturing
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MS4
ATLANTA, GA
· Public Administration
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
ATLANTA, GA
STO CORP ATLANTA MFG FACILITY
ATLANTA, GA
· Manufacturing
POREX TECHNOLOGIES CO
FAIRBURN, GA
· Manufacturing
SERENBE LOTS 421-423 & 440-442
CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS, GA
· Construction