Non-Compliance
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Clean Air Act
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RCRA
SAPA EXTRUDER, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 29,355 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
-
2905 OLD OAKWOOD RD
GAINESVILLE, GA 30504
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- HALL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331318
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 25, 1996
- Registry ID
- 110000358210
How This Compares
#102
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#2,270
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
2
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)
-80% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 38,633 | — |
| 2016 | 47,706 | +23% |
| 2017 | 29,355 | -38% |
| 2018 | 22,599 | -23% |
| 2020 | 13,914 | — |
| 2021 | 17,247 | +24% |
| 2022 | 9,625 | -44% |
| 2023 | 8,755 | -9% |
| 2024 | 7,565 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,193 | 5,193 | — | — | 32,541 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,257 | 1,257 | — | — | 4,542 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 798 | 798 | — | — | 1,053 | |
| Toluene | 317 | 317 | — | — | 234 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,158 | 5,158 | — | — | 38,012 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,255 | 1,255 | — | — | 5,168 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,109 | 1,109 | — | — | 3,171 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 643 | 643 | — | — | 1,183 | |
| Toluene | 306 | 306 | — | — | 581 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 284 | 282 | 2 | — | 2,054 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 136 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | 8,100 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 107 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,187 | 6,187 | — | — | 48,556 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,509 | 1,509 | — | — | 6,665 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,364 | 1,364 | — | — | 4,555 | |
| Toluene | 429 | 429 | — | — | 789 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 136 | 136 | 0 | — | 11,016 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | 1,007 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 416 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,838 | 11,838 | — | — | 98,763 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,788 | 2,788 | — | — | 1,828 | |
| Toluene | 1,095 | 1,095 | — | — | 5,511 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 400 | 400 | — | — | 18,448 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 399 | 399 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 388 | 388 | — | — | 204 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 338 | 338 | — | — | 2,339 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | 680 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 288 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,050 | 10,050 | — | — | 79,595 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,456 | 2,456 | — | — | 1,744 | |
| Toluene | 697 | 697 | — | — | 4,445 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 376 | 376 | — | — | 195 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 335 | 335 | — | — | 7,988 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,285 | 16,285 | — | — | 122,982 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,105 | 3,105 | — | — | 2,754 | |
| Toluene | 1,140 | 1,140 | — | — | 6,833 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 529 | 529 | — | — | 337 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 23,024 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 464 | 464 | — | — | 3,527 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 441 | 441 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 135 | 135 | — | — | 6,644 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | 293 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 21,385 | 21,385 | — | — | 186,112 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,855 | 3,855 | — | — | 9,559 | |
| Toluene | 1,428 | 1,428 | — | — | 10,165 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 783 | 783 | — | — | 1,180 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 711 | 711 | — | — | 35,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 575 | 575 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 537 | 537 | — | — | 5,371 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 81 | 81 | — | — | 2,797 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34,741 | 34,741 | — | — | 189,652 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,306 | 6,306 | — | — | 40 | |
| Toluene | 1,954 | 1,954 | — | — | 10,674 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,069 | 1,069 | — | — | 35,737 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 1,045 | 1,045 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 989 | 989 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 898 | 898 | — | — | 5,367 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 541 | 541 | — | — | 3,272 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 163 | 163 | — | — | 5,655 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 617 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 24,145 | 24,145 | — | — | 77,155 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,038 | 6,038 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,947 | 2,947 | — | — | 4,462 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 1,599 | 1,599 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,092 | 1,092 | — | — | 12,182 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 947 | 947 | — | — | 2,452 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 899 | 899 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 859 | 859 | — | — | 3,176 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 107 | 107 | — | — | 3,716 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | 234 | 11,516 |
| Lead | — | 109 | — | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,053 | 29,104 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 29,791 | 32,541 | 189,307 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 4,542 | 45,814 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,030 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 22 | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 451 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 4,091 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SCHNITZER SOUTHEAST LLC
GAINESVILLE, GA
|
Lead | — | 4 | — | — |
|
CMC RECYCLING
ATHENS, GA
|
Lead | — | 105 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 17 | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Toluene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Toluene | — | — | 217 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,530 | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 30,010 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | GAINESVILLE, CITY OF (FLAT CREEK WRF), GAINESVILLE |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 0 | GAINESVILLE, CITY OF (FLAT CREEK WRF), GAINESVILLE |
| Toluene | 0 | GAINESVILLE, CITY OF (FLAT CREEK WRF), GAINESVILLE |
| Ethylbenzene | 0 | GAINESVILLE, CITY OF (FLAT CREEK WRF), GAINESVILLE |
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 | May 18, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 18, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 18, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2019 | Feb 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2019 | Feb 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 10, 2018 | Mar 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 10, 2018 | Mar 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 8, 2013 | Apr 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 8, 2013 | Apr 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 13, 2011 | Oct 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 13, 2011 | Oct 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 2010 | Mar 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 29, 2010 | Mar 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 22, 2008 | Feb 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 22, 2007 | Mar 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 22, 2007 | Mar 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 22, 2007 | Mar 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 22, 2003 | Jun 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 2003 | Jun 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 2002 | Jun 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 2001 | Apr 15, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 10, 2000 | Jun 14, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 30, 1999 | Jun 23, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 24, 1995 | Mar 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 24, 1995 | Mar 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 24, 1995 | Mar 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 16, 1990 | May 4, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 17, 1989 | Jul 7, 1989 | 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.
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD981238199-001 · Mar 19, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD981238199-002 · Mar 29, 1990
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