EPA TRI Facility · Paper

Westrock Converting LLC

Sheldon Springs, VT · Parent: Smurfit Westrock U.S. Holding Co

Total releases
30 lbs
Chemicals reported
5
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Westrock Converting LLC has reported 30 lbs of toxic releases across 5 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 1 is classified as carcinogen, representing 20% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Paper sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 89% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#17,637 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Westrock Converting LLC files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 322130 (Paper). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 30 lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 5 distinct chemicals, 1 of which (20%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 27 lbs (88.9% of total volume), followed by air releases at 6.1%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 27% - from 8 lbs to 6 lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Smurfit Westrock U.S. Holding Co.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Westrock Converting LLC has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Paper
NAICS Code
322130
Total Releases
30 lbs
Chemicals Reported
5
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

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Total reported releases
Westrock Converting LLC
30 lbs
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Chemicals reported
Westrock Converting LLC
5
Globalfoundries U.S. 2 LLC - Vermont Facility
10

50% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Westrock Converting LLC releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 30 lbs.

Off-site Transfers 27 lbs (88.9%)
Air Releases 2 lbs (6.1%)
Water Discharges 2 lbs (5.0%)
Land Disposal 0 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 27% (8 lbs to 6 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Westrock Converting LLC - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 8 lbs 3
2020 11 lbs 2
2021 3 lbs 2
2022 3 lbs 4
2023 6 lbs 3

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 1 of 5 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Lead compounds 19 lbs -
Lead And Lead Compounds 11 lbs -
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 lbs Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 lbs -
Chlorine dioxide 0 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
44.9065, -72.9785
ZIP Code
05485
EPA Facility ID
05485BSCSCMILLS

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Westrock Converting LLC release?
Westrock Converting LLC has reported releases of 5 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 30 lbs. 1 of these (20%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Westrock Converting LLC in?
Westrock Converting LLC is classified under the "Paper" industry (NAICS code 322130), located in Sheldon Springs, VT.
How long has Westrock Converting LLC reported to the TRI?
Westrock Converting LLC has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Westrock Converting LLC release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Westrock Converting LLC is off-site transfers, accounting for 88.9% of total releases (27 lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (6.1%).
Are emissions from Westrock Converting LLC increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 27%, from 8 lbs to 6 lbs.
Is Westrock Converting LLC a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Westrock Converting LLC release carcinogens?
Yes, Westrock Converting LLC reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 20% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Westrock Converting LLC. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.