Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
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SOUTHERN GRAPHIC SYSTEMS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 365 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.
- Address
-
7435 EMPIRE DR
FLORENCE, KY 41042
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- BOONE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 323120
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 14, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000379661
How This Compares
#242
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#8,337
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
0
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)
+316% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 61 | — |
| 2016 | 355 | +482% |
| 2017 | 365 | +3% |
| 2018 | 366 | 0% |
| 2019 | 307 | -16% |
| 2020 | 396 | +29% |
| 2021 | 508 | +28% |
| 2022 | 464 | -9% |
| 2023 | 386 | -17% |
| 2024 | 254 | -34% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 59 | |
| Copper compounds | 254 | 254 | — | — | 52,389 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 125 | |
| Copper compounds | 386 | 386 | — | — | 44,848 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 344 | |
| Copper compounds | 464 | 464 | — | — | 56,064 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 72 | |
| Copper compounds | 508 | 508 | — | — | 57,514 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 59 | |
| Copper compounds | 396 | 396 | — | — | 43,995 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 910 | |
| Copper compounds | 307 | 307 | — | — | 67,227 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 366 | 366 | — | — | 59,611 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 116 | |
| Copper compounds | 365 | 365 | — | — | 59,528 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 74 | |
| Copper compounds | 355 | 355 | — | — | 68,261 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 61 | 61 | — | — | 47,433 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 52 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 51,951 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
BLUEGRASS RECYCLING
BURLINGTON, KY
|
Lead compounds | — | 52 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
FRANKLIN, OH
|
Copper compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Copper compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Copper compounds | 260 | — | — | — |
|
BLUEGRASS RECYCLING
BURLINGTON, KY
|
Copper compounds | — | 51,951 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 0 | WATERWORKS RD STORM AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1, ERLANGER |
| Lead compounds | 0 | WATERWORKS RD STORM AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1, ERLANGER |
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: General | Jul 17, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 2, 2011 | Aug 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 17, 2009 | Jun 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 8, 2007 | May 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 8, 2007 | May 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 8, 2007 | May 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 8, 2007 | May 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 8, 2007 | May 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 8, 2007 | May 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 21, 2003 | Jun 23, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 1996 | May 9, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 1996 | Jun 7, 1996 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD049622939-001 · Jul 11, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD049622939-000 · Mar 28, 1996
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