Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY MORROW
Quick Summary
- •Released 17,845 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 $290,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6795 S. MAIN ST.
MORROW, GA 30260
View on map ↗ - County
- CLAYTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $290,000 · last Aug 23, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000357284
How This Compares
#124
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#3,008
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
1
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)
-98% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,465 | — |
| 2016 | 19,511 | +18% |
| 2017 | 17,845 | -9% |
| 2018 | 16,977 | -5% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 18,484 | — |
| 2021 | 11,010 | -40% |
| 2022 | 347 | -97% |
| 2023 | 258 | -26% |
| 2024 | 251 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 10,949 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 139 | 139 | — | — | 514 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 73 | 73 | — | — | 564 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 34 | 34 | — | — | 10,327 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5,471 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 967 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 6,205 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 119 | 119 | — | — | 698 | |
| Ammonia | 97 | 97 | — | — | 1,240 | |
| Zinc compounds | 37 | 37 | — | — | 6,394 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3,227 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,673 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 12,465 | |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | — | — | — | — | 765 | |
| Ammonia | 117 | 117 | — | — | 2,858 | |
| Triethylamine | 114 | 114 | — | — | 1,085 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 94 | 94 | — | — | 554 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 16,332 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 8,594 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,273 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 4,309 | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,263 | 6,263 | — | — | 298,578 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,844 | 1,844 | — | — | 92 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,369 | 1,369 | — | — | 55,355 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,268 | 1,268 | — | — | 8,566 | |
| Ammonia | 118 | 118 | — | — | 692 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 74 | 74 | — | — | 54,755 | |
| Zinc compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | 5,632 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1,197 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,535 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 4,217 | |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,527 | 11,527 | — | — | 161,909 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,505 | 2,505 | — | — | 27,725 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,033 | 2,033 | — | — | 4,459 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,781 | 1,781 | — | — | 143 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 321 | 321 | — | — | 144,590 | |
| Ammonia | 147 | 147 | — | — | 579 | |
| Cumene | 84 | 84 | — | — | 21,552 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 58 | 58 | — | — | 4,051 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,688 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,738 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,087 | 10,087 | — | — | 179,984 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,192 | 2,192 | — | — | 30,812 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,135 | 2,135 | — | — | 4,402 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,906 | 1,906 | — | — | 6,716 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 403 | 403 | — | — | 91,118 | |
| Ammonia | 96 | 96 | — | — | 697 | |
| Cumene | 91 | 91 | — | — | 12,278 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 45 | 45 | — | — | 8,677 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 17 | 17 | — | — | 3,463 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,150 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,679 | 10,679 | — | — | 126,821 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,332 | 2,332 | — | — | 22,395 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,313 | 2,313 | — | — | 1,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,918 | 1,918 | — | — | 3,879 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 436 | 436 | — | — | 840 | |
| Ammonia | 102 | 102 | — | — | 560 | |
| Zinc compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | 5,499 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 19 | 19 | — | — | 2,156 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,830 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,622 | 11,622 | — | — | 6,965 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,819 | 2,819 | — | — | 1,287 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,516 | 2,516 | — | — | 1,232 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,117 | 2,117 | — | — | 310 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 358 | 358 | — | — | 392 | |
| Zinc compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 5,522 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 24 | 24 | — | — | 964 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,750 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,733 | 10,733 | — | — | 8,091 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,322 | 2,322 | — | — | 1,432 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,977 | 1,977 | — | — | 338 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,035 | 1,035 | — | — | 579 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 330 | 330 | — | — | 482 | |
| Zinc compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | 5,103 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,147 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,311 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | 150 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 200 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 4 |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 3,659 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 238 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES
ATLANTA, GA
|
Certain glycol ethers | 343 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Certain glycol ethers | 385 | — | — | — |
|
MAUSER
GRIFFIN, GA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 238 |
|
PINE RIDGE LANDFILL
GRIFFIN, GA
|
Certain glycol ethers | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES
ATLANTA, GA
|
Lead | 3 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Lead | 4 | — | — | — |
|
MAUSER
GRIFFIN, GA
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
RECYCLING SOLUTIONS
FAIRBURN, GA
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES
ATLANTA, GA
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 3,432 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 3,850 | — | — | — |
|
MAUSER
GRIFFIN, GA
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 3,659 |
|
PINE RIDGE LANDFILL
GRIFFIN, GA
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 8 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES
ATLANTA, GA
|
Triethylamine | 172 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Triethylamine | 192 | — | — | — |
|
MAUSER
GRIFFIN, GA
|
Triethylamine | — | — | — | 150 |
|
PINE RIDGE LANDFILL
GRIFFIN, GA
|
Triethylamine | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES
ATLANTA, GA
|
Vinyl acetate | 172 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Vinyl acetate | 192 | — | — | — |
|
MAUSER
GRIFFIN, GA
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 200 |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Ethylene glycol | 2,887 | — | — | — |
|
PINE RIDGE LANDFILL
GRIFFIN, GA
|
Ethylene glycol | 6 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES
ATLANTA, GA
|
Ethylene glycol | 2,574 | — | — | — |
|
MAUSER
GRIFFIN, GA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 4 |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES
ATLANTA, GA
|
Zinc compounds | 4,633 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Zinc compounds | 5,197 | — | — | — |
|
MAUSER
GRIFFIN, GA
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
RECYCLING SOLUTIONS
FAIRBURN, GA
|
Zinc compounds | 486 | — | — | — |
|
PINE RIDGE LANDFILL
GRIFFIN, GA
|
Zinc compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 5, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 5, 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 5, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Feb 1, 2021 | Aug 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Feb 1, 2021 | Aug 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 1, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 1, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 1, 2021 | Aug 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 8, 2018 | May 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 20, 2010 | May 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 30, 2007 | Mar 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2007 | Mar 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 2004 | Nov 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2001 | Dec 12, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 2000 | Jun 20, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 11, 1998 | Jun 2, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 2, 1996 | Mar 14, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 1995 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 1993 | Dec 3, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 1991 | May 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 1991 | May 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 16, 1991 | May 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 17, 1987 | Apr 15, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 17, 1987 | Apr 15, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 1985 | Jun 14, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Oxygen Demand [COD] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 230.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +92% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 358.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +258% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 167.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +67% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand [COD] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 144.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +20% | Mar 2025 | 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 04-2022-2107 · Aug 29, 2022
$145,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601378361 · Mar 8, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2007-1789 · May 23, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD042869057-001 · Dec 14, 2001
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD042869057-002 · Jan 15, 1988
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