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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Quick Summary
- •Released 330,066 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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2246 UDELL ST
MANISTEE, MI 49634
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- MANISTEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 8 · last Sep 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 2, 1997
- Registry ID
- 110056957093
How This Compares
#18
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#516
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 653,530 | — |
| 2016 | 427,118 | -35% |
| 2017 | 330,066 | -23% |
| 2018 | 468,857 | +42% |
| 2019 | 5,539 | -99% |
| 2020 | 495,393 | +8844% |
| 2021 | 491,565 | -1% |
| 2022 | 616,612 | +25% |
| 2023 | 362,148 | -41% |
| 2024 | 488,231 | +35% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 224,209 | 223,211 | 998 | — | 59 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 126,861 | — | 126,861 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 43,205 | 42,519 | 686 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 37,138 | 37,132 | 5 | — | 1 | |
| Benzene | 29,405 | 29,405 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 15,683 | 14,727 | 956 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,131 | 5,131 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Styrene | 3,253 | 3,253 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 2,564 | 1,890 | 674 | — | 90,034 | |
| Zinc compounds | 415 | 415 | — | — | 259,414 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 368 | 368 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 144,832 | 143,847 | 985 | — | 75 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 110,347 | — | 110,347 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 38,445 | 37,769 | 676 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 34,807 | 34,801 | 5 | — | 1 | |
| Benzene | 14,215 | 14,215 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 13,475 | 12,531 | 944 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 2,614 | 1,950 | 664 | — | 87,223 | |
| Toluene | 2,557 | 2,556 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 445 | 445 | — | — | 278,138 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 361 | 361 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 51 | 45 | 6 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 334,801 | — | 334,801 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 158,290 | 157,300 | 990 | — | 114 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 42,397 | 41,717 | 680 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 36,120 | 36,114 | 5 | — | 1 | |
| Benzene | 23,025 | 23,025 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 12,297 | 11,348 | 949 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 4,073 | 4,073 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Styrene | 2,523 | 2,523 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 2,309 | 1,644 | 665 | — | 60,648 | |
| Zinc compounds | 445 | 445 | — | — | 278,138 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 298 | 298 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 34 | 25 | 8 | — | 503 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 230,946 | — | 230,946 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 151,577 | 150,580 | 996 | — | 443 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 40,235 | 39,551 | 684 | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 39,606 | 39,600 | 5 | — | 5 | |
| Benzene | 13,321 | 13,321 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 13,197 | 11,721 | 1,476 | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,490 | 2,489 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 164 | 164 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 31 | 23 | 8 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 233,475 | — | 233,475 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 153,930 | 152,924 | 1,006 | — | 1,128 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 40,822 | 40,131 | 691 | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 39,409 | 39,403 | 5 | — | 12 | |
| Benzene | 12,671 | 12,671 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 12,606 | 11,115 | 1,491 | — | 53 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,462 | 2,461 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 19 | 11 | 8 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 5,496 | 4,377 | 1,119 | — | 54 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 43 | 37 | 6 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 238,141 | — | 238,141 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 143,335 | 142,353 | 983 | — | 1,149 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 37,610 | 36,935 | 675 | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 37,001 | 36,995 | 5 | — | 12 | |
| Formaldehyde | 6,171 | 4,591 | 1,580 | — | 59 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 5,008 | 5,008 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,173 | 1,172 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 418 | 418 | — | — | 33 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 145,911 | 144,940 | 971 | — | 1,083 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 96,519 | — | 96,519 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 38,267 | 37,600 | 667 | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 37,290 | 37,284 | 5 | — | 12 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,806 | 4,631 | 1,175 | — | 42 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 5,078 | 5,078 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,179 | 1,178 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 208,118 | — | 208,118 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 137,552 | 136,609 | 943 | — | 1,078 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 36,029 | 35,381 | 648 | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 33,428 | 33,423 | 5 | — | 12 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,537 | 4,459 | 1,078 | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 4,894 | 4,894 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,152 | 1,151 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 394 | 394 | — | — | 31 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 427,607 | — | 427,607 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 143,904 | 143,005 | 899 | — | 985 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 37,702 | 37,085 | 617 | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 32,356 | 32,351 | 5 | — | 11 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,274 | 4,623 | 651 | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 5,098 | 5,098 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,213 | 1,213 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 376 | 376 | — | — | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 18 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 963,013 |
| Styrene | — | — | — | 32,998 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 107,945 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 177,232 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 344,520 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 151,357 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 57,070 |
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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HARLANDS SANITARY LANDFILL INC
MANISTEE, MI
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Benzene | 0 | — | — | — |
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HARLANDS SANITARY LANDFILL INC
MANISTEE, MI
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — |
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HARLANDS SANITARY LANDFILL INC
MANISTEE, MI
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Toluene | 0 | — | — | — |
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HARLANDS SANITARY LANDFILL INC
MANISTEE, MI
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Phenol | 1 | — | — | — |
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HARLANDS SANITARY LANDFILL INC
MANISTEE, MI
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Methanol | 59 | — | — | — |
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HARLANDS SANITARY LANDFILL INC
MANISTEE, MI
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Styrene | — | — | — | — |
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HARLANDS SANITARY LANDFILL INC
MANISTEE, MI
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Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — |
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HARLANDS SANITARY LANDFILL INC
MANISTEE, MI
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Formaldehyde | 2 | — | — | — |
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HARLANDS SANITARY LANDFILL INC
MANISTEE, MI
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Manganese | 90,034 | — | — | — |
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HARLANDS SANITARY LANDFILL INC
MANISTEE, MI
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Acetaldehyde | 1 | — | — | — |
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HARLANDS SANITARY LANDFILL INC
MANISTEE, MI
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Zinc compounds | 259,414 | — | — | — |
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 | FRV | Sep 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Jul 8, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Jul 8, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 6, 2012 | Sep 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 6, 2012 | Sep 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 20, 1993 | Aug 18, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 5, 1993 | Mar 5, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +40% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +452% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +11% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +23% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +62% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +228% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +119% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +233% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +182% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +85% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +16% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +497% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +16% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +19% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +6% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +603% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +444% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +204% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +46% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +188% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +30% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +636% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +11% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +284% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| .alpha.-Terpineol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +63% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.02 | +13% | Oct 2020 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604544219 · Sep 23, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006015911-001 · Apr 20, 1993
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-N00000543 · Mar 5, 1993
$10,000
Judicial
· Case 05-1980-0049 · Nov 9, 1983
$40,000
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