BELLE CHASSE TERMINAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,261,069 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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15551 HIGHWAY 23
BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037
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- PLAQUEMINES PARISH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jul 2, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 13, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110064365690
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
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 | 505,206 | — |
| 2016 | 397,218 | -21% |
| 2017 | 1,261,069 | +217% |
| 2018 | 1,416,708 | +12% |
| 2019 | 63,863 | -95% |
| 2020 | 458,338 | +618% |
| 2021 | 706,946 | +54% |
| 2022 | 364,284 | -48% |
| 2023 | 92,128 | -75% |
| 2024 | 119,238 | +29% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 42,043 | — | 42,043 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 35,797 | 35,782 | 15 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 22,633 | 22,618 | 15 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,631 | 9,616 | 15 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,666 | 4,666 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,512 | 3,497 | 15 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 530 | 530 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 313 | 313 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 93 | 93 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 17 | 2 | 15 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 34,548 | 34,543 | 5 | — | 6 | |
| Benzene | 22,489 | 22,484 | 5 | — | 508 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 18,487 | — | 18,487 | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,557 | 8,552 | 5 | — | 11 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,020 | 4,020 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,329 | 3,324 | 5 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 470 | 470 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 192 | 192 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 81 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 16 | 15 | 1 | — | 8 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 328 | |
| Toluene | 75,748 | 75,737 | 11 | — | 19,591 | |
| Benzene | 56,635 | 56,624 | 11 | — | 3,423 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 46,808 | 46,808 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 40,930 | 40,930 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 40,440 | — | 40,440 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 29,369 | 29,348 | 21 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 28,213 | 28,213 | — | — | 9,866 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26,346 | 26,335 | 11 | — | 39,483 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 7,318 | 7,307 | 11 | — | 10,003 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 4,589 | 4,589 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,795 | 3,794 | 1 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,486 | 2,486 | — | — | 5,000 | |
| Naphthalene | 944 | 933 | 11 | — | 3,848 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 433 | 433 | — | — | 77 | |
| Biphenyl | 174 | 174 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 35 | 24 | 11 | — | 636 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 21 | 19 | 2 | — | 80 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 392,059 | — | 392,059 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 75,229 | 43,865 | 31,364 | — | — | |
| Propylene | 40,309 | 40,309 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 39,233 | 39,233 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 35,708 | 35,676 | 32 | — | 141 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 34,664 | 34,632 | 32 | — | 105 | |
| n-Hexane | 33,520 | 33,520 | — | — | 20 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 17,378 | 17,346 | 32 | — | 1,367 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10,401 | 10,398 | 3 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 9,893 | 9,858 | 35 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,106 | 4,106 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 4,025 | 4,025 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,196 | 3,164 | 32 | — | 361 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,977 | 2,977 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 894 | 894 | — | — | 27 | |
| Cyclohexane | 740 | 740 | — | — | 801 | |
| Naphthalene | 640 | 608 | 32 | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 568 | 568 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 450 | 450 | — | — | 108 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 344 | 344 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 325 | 325 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 99 | 93 | 7 | — | 49 | |
| Biphenyl | 88 | 88 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 58 | 26 | 32 | — | 218 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 32 | — | 32 | — | 93 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 9 | 0 | — | 2 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 206,456 | — | 206,456 | — | — | |
| Propylene | 39,978 | 39,978 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 38,659 | 38,659 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 34,975 | 34,939 | 36 | — | 160 | |
| Ammonia | 34,661 | 27,118 | 7,543 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 34,490 | 34,454 | 36 | — | 80 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 17,848 | 17,848 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 17,572 | 17,536 | 36 | — | 690 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10,519 | 10,515 | 4 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 8,737 | 8,574 | 163 | — | — | |
| Cumene | 2,813 | 2,813 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,783 | 2,747 | 36 | — | 100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,394 | 2,394 | — | — | 2,220 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,774 | 1,774 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1,079 | 1,079 | — | — | 9 | |
| Cyclohexane | 869 | 869 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 649 | 613 | 36 | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 612 | 612 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 431 | 431 | — | — | 55 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 387 | 387 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 340 | 340 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 110 | 110 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 98 | 90 | 7 | 0 | 55 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 61 | 25 | 36 | 0 | 125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 36 | — | 36 | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 7 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 51,717 | 51,717 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 6,567 | 6,567 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,942 | 3,894 | 48 | — | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,566 | 1,566 | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 71 | 20 | 48 | 4 | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | 683 | — | 5,234 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 1,648 | — | 158,486 |
| Cyclohexane | — | 25 | — | 76 |
| n-Hexane | — | 130 | — | 114,461 |
| Toluene | — | 2,303 | — | 158,554 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 528 | — | 28,665 |
| Benzene | — | 1,086 | — | 39,221 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RIVER BIRCH LLC - RIVER BIRCH LANDFILL
AVONDALE, LA
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
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RIVER BIRCH LLC - RIVER BIRCH LANDFILL
AVONDALE, LA
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Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
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RIVER BIRCH LLC - RIVER BIRCH LANDFILL
AVONDALE, LA
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Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
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RIVER BIRCH LLC - RIVER BIRCH LANDFILL
AVONDALE, LA
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Toluene | — | — | — | — |
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RIVER BIRCH LLC - RIVER BIRCH LANDFILL
AVONDALE, LA
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Benzene | — | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 20, 2011 | May 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 20, 2011 | May 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 1998 | Apr 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 27, 1996 | Oct 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 7, 1994 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 15, 1993 | Nov 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 1992 | Dec 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 10, 1990 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 11, 1989 | Sep 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 11, 1989 | Sep 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 20, 1988 | Feb 3, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.57 d | 0.31 | +84% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,138.04 kg/d | 1,026.49 | +11% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,559.59 kg/d | 1,849.14 | +92% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,587.39 kg/d | 1,849.14 | +40% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.72 d | 0.31 | +131% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46,446.47 kg/d | 13,827.93 | +236% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 984.27 kg/d | 823.10 | +20% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,473.68 kg/d | 1,098.68 | +34% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,452.51 kg/d | 1,289.36 | +90% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14,715.50 kg/d | 1,849.14 | +696% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,360.67 kg/d | 1,026.49 | +325% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,187.21 kg/d | 499.40 | +138% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,278.88 kg/d | 7,146.87 | +72% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10,203.20 kg/d | 7,146.87 | +43% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,912.64 kg/d | 1,849.14 | +436% | May 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,318.90 kg/d | 1,026.49 | +321% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 915.26 kg/d | 499.40 | +83% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,491.10 kg/d | 1,289.36 | +93% | May 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22,808.05 kg/d | 13,827.93 | +65% | May 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,376.53 kg/d | 1,026.49 | +34% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,250.35 kg/d | 1,849.14 | +130% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,759.25 kg/d | 1,290.27 | +36% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 998.35 kg/d | 823.56 | +21% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,779.23 kg/d | 1,290.27 | +38% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,151.05 kg/d | 1,850.50 | +16% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,615.85 kg/d | 1,290.27 | +490% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,408.31 kg/d | 1,290.27 | +9% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,052.53 kg/d | 1,290.27 | +59% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.91 kg/d | 10.81 | +556% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,222.65 kg/d | 1,290.27 | +227% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,262.90 kg/d | 1,850.50 | +76% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,076.14 kg/d | 1,290.27 | +61% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +60% | Aug 2015 | 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.