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SONOCO PRODUCTS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 148,842 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 $77,170 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1 N SECOND ST
HARTSVILLE, SC 29550
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- DARLINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 12 · last May 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $77,170 · last Apr 28, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000587491
How This Compares
#35
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#855
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.
9
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
+148% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 107,792 | — |
| 2016 | 71,203 | -34% |
| 2017 | 148,842 | +109% |
| 2018 | 355,776 | +139% |
| 2019 | 47 | -100% |
| 2020 | 315,089 | +674320% |
| 2021 | 310,905 | -1% |
| 2022 | 236,371 | -24% |
| 2023 | 243,026 | +3% |
| 2024 | 267,323 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 203,260 | 201,599 | 1,580 | 81 | — | |
| Methanol | 60,093 | 60,093 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,899 | — | 3,899 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 66 | 1 | 20 | 45 | — | |
| Sodium o-phenylphenoxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 185,960 | 183,566 | 1,523 | 871 | — | |
| Methanol | 53,232 | 53,232 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,759 | — | 3,759 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 69 | 1 | 19 | 49 | — | |
| Sodium o-phenylphenoxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 184,305 | 176,825 | 1,646 | 5,834 | — | |
| Methanol | 47,921 | 47,921 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,063 | — | 4,063 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 77 | 1 | 21 | 55 | — | |
| Sodium o-phenylphenoxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 212,586 | 209,450 | 2,087 | 1,048 | — | |
| Methanol | 93,083 | 93,077 | 7 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,152 | — | 5,152 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 82 | 1 | 26 | 55 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 215,133 | 213,059 | 1,026 | 1,048 | — | |
| Methanol | 94,780 | 94,780 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,883 | — | 4,883 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 264 | 7 | 50 | 207 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 28 | 15 | 13 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 0 | — | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 35 | 23 | 12 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 0 | — | 12 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 249,098 | 248,000 | 1,059 | 39 | — | |
| Methanol | 101,040 | 101,040 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,035 | — | 5,035 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 553 | 167 | 51 | 334 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 44 | 31 | 13 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 2 | — | 5 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 88,156 | 88,150 | 6 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 55,128 | 51,009 | 1,059 | 3,060 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,035 | — | 5,035 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 348 | 55 | 51 | 242 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 149 | 137 | 12 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 19 | 12 | — | 7 | — | |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 57,800 | 57,800 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,550 | 4,880 | 990 | 1,680 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,730 | — | 4,730 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 777 | 314 | 48 | 415 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 342 | 330 | 12 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 92,660 | 92,660 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 9,955 | 6,346 | 809 | 2,800 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,390 | — | 4,390 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 500 | 134 | 5 | 362 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 282 | 270 | 12 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 11,199 |
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 | Oct 29, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | May 29, 2024 | May 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jan 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 7, 2023 | May 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 2023 | Jul 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 15, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 8, 2022 | May 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Dec 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Dec 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 26, 2022 | Nov 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Aug 19, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Sep 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Sep 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Sep 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Jun 17, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jun 17, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 17, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 17, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 7, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Aug 18, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 26, 2008 | Feb 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 13, 1991 | Apr 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 13, 1991 | Apr 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 24, 1989 | Mar 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,531.50 kg/d | 2,339.01 | +8% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,531.50 kg/d | 2,316.31 | +9% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,384.41 kg/d | 1,974.90 | +21% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,575.83 kg/d | 1,258.94 | +25% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 % | 40.00 | +23% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 % | 25.00 | +32% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 % | 40.00 | +50% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,560.43 kg/d | 4,151.83 | +10% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 972.92 kg/d | 528.91 | +84% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,315.69 kg/d | 1,057.82 | +24% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,560.43 kg/d | 4,197.23 | +9% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,866.56 kg/d | 2,316.31 | +24% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,866.56 kg/d | 2,339.01 | +23% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 % | 40.00 | +5% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 % | 40.00 | +48% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 % | 40.00 | +10% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 538.90 kg/d | 528.91 | +2% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.30 deg F | 65.00 | +11% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 567.50 kg/d | 528.91 | +7% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 deg F | 65.00 | +2% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 771.80 kg/d | 528.91 | +46% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 545.71 kg/d | 528.91 | +3% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 % | 25.00 | +28% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 % | 40.00 | +13% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 deg F | 75.00 | +1% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 deg F | 65.00 | +17% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 700.07 kg/d | 528.91 | +32% | Oct 2020 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 619.71 kg/d | 528.91 | +17% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 630.61 kg/d | 528.91 | +19% | Jul 2020 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 629.24 kg/d | 528.91 | +19% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 deg F | 65.00 | +3% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 % | 40.00 | +3% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 deg F | 65.00 | +8% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,497.91 kg/d | 2,316.31 | +8% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 deg F | 65.00 | +8% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,497.91 kg/d | 2,339.01 | +7% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 2.00 | +40% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,131.08 kg/d | 1,974.90 | +8% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 564.78 kg/d | 528.91 | +7% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 deg F | 65.00 | +3% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,839.32 kg/d | 2,316.31 | +23% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,839.32 kg/d | 2,339.01 | +21% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,498.52 kg/d | 2,339.01 | +50% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,474.92 kg/d | 1,974.90 | +76% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,063.01 kg/d | 4,151.83 | +22% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,498.52 kg/d | 2,316.31 | +51% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,063.01 kg/d | 4,197.23 | +21% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,307.23 kg/d | 1,258.94 | +83% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.00 deg F | 65.00 | +14% | Dec 2016 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604387764 · Apr 28, 2025
$47,330
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604166363 · Nov 12, 2024
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-15129687478660332 · Nov 5, 2024
$5,000
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003354230-001 · Jul 20, 2023
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-2021-065-W · Oct 26, 2021
$24,840
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601766231 · Jan 28, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601228135 · Aug 7, 2017
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-17-023-W · May 5, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600869755 · Sep 29, 2016
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00018356 · Jun 29, 2010
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00014315 · Apr 28, 2004
$4,200
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003354230-000 · Mar 13, 1991
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00000666 · Jul 19, 1990
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00014536 · Sep 18, 1979
$3,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00004574 · Sep 7, 1977
$5,000
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