COMPASS CHEMICAL INTERNATIONAL LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 23 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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5544 OAKDALE ROAD SE
SMYRNA, GA 30082
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- COBB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 17, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 20, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110015326869
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
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | -13% |
| 2017 | 23 | +51% |
| 2018 | 26 | +12% |
| 2019 | 2 | -91% |
| 2020 | 61 | +2655% |
| 2021 | 104 | +71% |
| 2022 | 257 | +148% |
| 2023 | 450 | +75% |
| 2024 | 536 | +19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 271 | 271 | — | — | 77 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 256 | 256 | — | — | 19 | |
| Ammonia | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 102 | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 231 | 231 | — | — | 91 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 210 | 210 | — | — | 21 | |
| Ammonia | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 759 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 212 | 212 | — | — | 115 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 37 | 37 | — | — | 71 | |
| Ammonia | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 1,099 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 49 | 49 | — | — | 370 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 42 | 42 | — | — | 77 | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 4 | 5 | — | 612 | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzyl chloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 24 | 24 | — | — | 89 | |
| Formaldehyde | 20 | 20 | — | — | 288 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 14 | 7 | 7 | — | 950 | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzyl chloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzyl chloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 90 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 19 | |
| Formaldehyde | 7 | 7 | — | — | 380 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | 240 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 95 | |
| Formaldehyde | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 120 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 35 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | 103 | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzyl chloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 35 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 377 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 44 | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 17 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 61 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 71 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 77 | SOUTH COBB WRF, MABLETON |
| Methanol | 19 | SOUTH COBB WRF, MABLETON |
| Ammonia | 102 | SOUTH COBB WRF, MABLETON |
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 2, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 2, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 2, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 2, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 19, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 19, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 14, 2009 | Mar 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 2009 | Mar 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 14, 2009 | Mar 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 10, 2007 | Feb 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 28, 2003 | Mar 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 28, 2003 | Mar 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 26, 1999 | Apr 27, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 12, 1996 | Apr 20, 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.