Packaging Corp of America

8 facilities · 8 states · 34.6M lbs total releases

Packaging Corp of America operates 8 facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, with combined releases of 34.6M lbs. 8 of the 129 chemicals reported are classified as carcinogens.

Total Releases
34.6M lbs
Facilities
8
Chemicals
129
Carcinogens
8

Packaging Corp of America appears in the EPA Toxics Release Inventory as the parent or reported corporate owner of 8 individual facilities filing Form R disclosures under EPCRA Section 313. Operations span 8 states, and across all sites the company has disclosed a cumulative release total of 34.6M lbs.

The aggregated chemical footprint covers 129 distinct substances, of which 8 carry a carcinogen classification in the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. The heaviest-reporting state by release volume is Tennessee (1 facility, 8.3M lbs), followed by Georgia at 7.5M lbs. The single largest facility disclosure is PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA COUNCE MILL in TN at 8.3M lbs.

Parent-company aggregation uses the company name as reported by each facility on its annual TRI filing; mergers, divestitures, or reporting variations across subsidiaries can produce inconsistent attribution year over year. All values are self-reported estimates under federal community right-to-know law and are not weighted by toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI does not establish a health risk to the public, it documents the regulatory disclosure record.

Where does this company operate?

State Facilities Total Releases
Tennessee 1 8.3M lbs
Georgia 1 7.5M lbs
Washington 1 5.1M lbs
Louisiana 1 4.7M lbs
Alabama 1 4.1M lbs
Wisconsin 1 3.3M lbs
Minnesota 1 1.7M lbs
Texas 1 4.0K lbs

Facilities (8)

Facility Releases
Packaging Corp of America Counce Mill Counce, TN 8.3M lbs
Packaging Corp of America Clyattville, GA 7.5M lbs
Boise White Paper LLC Wallula, WA 5.1M lbs
Packaging Corp of America - Deridder Mill Deridder, LA 4.7M lbs
Boise White Paper LLC Jackson, AL 4.1M lbs
Packaging Corp of Ameri Ca Tomahawk, WI 3.3M lbs
Boise White Paper LLC International Falls, MN 1.7M lbs
Packaging Corp of Ameri Ca Waco, TX 4.0K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much pollution does Packaging Corp of America release?
Packaging Corp of America facilities have reported a total of 34.6M lbs in toxic releases to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory across 8 facilities in 8 states.
How many facilities does Packaging Corp of America operate?
Packaging Corp of America has 8 facilities tracked in the EPA TRI database, located in Tennessee, Georgia, Washington, Louisiana, Alabama, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas.
Does Packaging Corp of America release carcinogens?
Yes. Packaging Corp of America facilities release 8 chemicals classified as known or suspected carcinogens, out of 129 total chemicals reported to the EPA TRI.

About This Data

Parent company data comes from the EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Release totals include all media (air, water, land, off-site transfers). Company names are reported as-is by facilities; some variations may refer to the same corporate entity.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, TRI Basic Data Files U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, TRI Basic Data Files

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