WESTROCK MILL COMPANY LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,330,883 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 $32,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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28270 US-80
DEMOPOLIS, AL 36732
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- MARENGO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 12 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $32,000 · last Mar 7, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110064120525
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
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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 | 1,268,182 | — |
| 2016 | 1,306,004 | +3% |
| 2017 | 1,330,883 | +2% |
| 2018 | 1,647,189 | +24% |
| 2019 | 20,540 | -99% |
| 2020 | 1,611,279 | +7745% |
| 2021 | 1,523,306 | -5% |
| 2022 | 1,552,833 | +2% |
| 2023 | 1,676,956 | +8% |
| 2024 | 1,552,339 | -7% |
2024
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 904,890 | 880,000 | 23,000 | 1,890 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 397,666 | 166 | 13,500 | 384,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 117,290 | 117,290 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 116,029 | — | 116,000 | 29 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 45,489 | 45,010 | 414 | 65 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 28,648 | 748 | — | 27,900 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 18,300 | 18,300 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,870 | 13,870 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 13,604 | 13,604 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,346 | 8,468 | 874 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 7,845 | 7,845 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,081 | 18 | 53 | 3,010 | — | |
| Chlorine | 441 | 441 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 223 | — | 223 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 143 | 104 | — | 39 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 53 | — | 53 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 29 | 28 | — | 1 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 946,803 | 944,000 | 2,610 | 193 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 209,273 | 173 | 14,100 | 195,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 130,182 | 128,302 | 1,880 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 130,005 | — | 130,000 | 5 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 43,818 | 43,410 | 398 | 10 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 20,638 | 738 | — | 19,900 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 18,600 | 18,600 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,470 | 16,470 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 15,104 | 15,104 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,468 | 9,467 | 1,000 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 8,625 | 8,625 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,864 | 19 | 55 | 1,790 | — | |
| Chlorine | 485 | 485 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 249 | — | 249 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 148 | 118 | — | 30 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 55 | — | 55 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 967,415 | 922,854 | 44,561 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 186,807 | 168 | 13,368 | 173,271 | — | |
| Ammonia | 130,557 | 119,580 | 10,977 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 126,600 | — | 126,600 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 40,989 | 40,619 | 370 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 18,425 | 718 | — | 17,707 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,661 | 15,661 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 14,773 | 14,773 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,159 | 9,231 | 928 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 9,136 | 9,136 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,716 | 19 | 52 | 1,645 | — | |
| Chlorine | 513 | 513 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 326 | — | 326 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 142 | 115 | — | 27 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 53 | — | 53 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 987,000 | 987,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 198,578 | 178 | 17,400 | 181,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 168,172 | 146,272 | 21,900 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 121,000 | — | 121,000 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 40,053 | 39,700 | 353 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 24,942 | 212 | 1,130 | 23,600 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 18,984 | 784 | — | 18,200 | — | |
| Phenol | 15,004 | 15,004 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,650 | 14,650 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 10,259 | 9,369 | 890 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 9,705 | 9,705 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,818 | 20 | 49 | 1,749 | — | |
| Chlorine | 545 | 545 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 342 | — | 342 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 143 | 116 | — | 27 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 50 | — | 50 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 18,017 | 717 | — | 17,300 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,866 | 19 | 47 | 1,800 | — | |
| Chlorine | 510 | 510 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 138 | 113 | — | 25 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,067,553 | 1,067,553 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 181,164 | 167 | 16,622 | 164,375 | — | |
| Ammonia | 164,677 | 152,684 | 11,993 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 115,814 | — | 115,814 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 37,582 | 37,344 | 238 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 18,830 | 18,830 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16,891 | 704 | — | 16,187 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,948 | 15,948 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 15,521 | 15,521 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,918 | 9,271 | 647 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,856 | 19 | 47 | 1,790 | — | |
| Chlorine | 870 | 870 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 336 | — | 336 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 136 | 115 | — | 21 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 47 | — | 47 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 808,234 | 808,234 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 159,830 | 130 | 38,700 | 121,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 138,909 | 128,500 | 10,409 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 105,900 | — | 105,900 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 34,113 | 33,806 | 307 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 19,005 | 19,005 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 18,003 | 18,003 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16,244 | 644 | — | 15,600 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,491 | 14,491 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 9,652 | 9,126 | 526 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 2,984 | 2,984 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,430 | 32 | 78 | 1,320 | — | |
| Formic acid | 970 | — | 970 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 944 | 944 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 122 | 116 | — | 6 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 50 | — | 50 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 785,000 | 785,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 213,493 | 193 | 38,700 | 174,600 | — | |
| Ammonia | 151,900 | 141,300 | 10,600 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 55,050 | 54,740 | 310 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 26,675 | 275 | — | 26,400 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 20,350 | 20,350 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 19,005 | 19,005 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 18,103 | 18,103 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,317 | 8,777 | 540 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 3,064 | 3,064 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,960 | 43 | 80 | 1,837 | — | |
| Formic acid | 960 | — | 960 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 945 | 945 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 129 | 111 | — | 18 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 51 | — | 51 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 851,130 | 850,000 | — | 1,130 | — | |
| Ammonia | 132,470 | 122,000 | 10,470 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 116,075 | 275 | 38,100 | 77,700 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 55,415 | 55,040 | 325 | 50 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 31,552 | 52 | — | 31,500 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 18,505 | 18,505 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 17,004 | 17,003 | — | 1 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,469 | 16,469 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,600 | 11,600 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,769 | 8,217 | 550 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4,673 | 53 | 79 | 4,541 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 2,825 | 2,824 | — | 1 | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,000 | — | 1,000 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 525 | 525 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 116 | 104 | — | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 52 | — | 52 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 413,464 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 9,171,000 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 2,906 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 19,374 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 1,141 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 24,867 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 26,000 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 400,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 86,267 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 21,155 |
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 | HPV | Oct 12, 2023 | Mar 11, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Dec 14, 2005 | May 30, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 22, 1994 | Mar 31, 1994 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31,024.09 kg/d | 13,927.36 | +123% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,159.74 kg/d | 7,247.20 | +13% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,195.84 kg/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2019 | 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.