EPA TRI Facility · Paper

Boise White Paper LLC

Wallula, WA · Parent: Packaging Corp of America

Total releases
5.1M lbs
Chemicals reported
22
Carcinogens
6
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Boise White Paper LLC has reported 5.1M lbs of toxic releases across 22 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 6 are classified as carcinogens, representing 27% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Paper sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 82% 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.

#422 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 1.6% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Boise White Paper LLC files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 322110 (Paper). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 5.1M lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 22 distinct chemicals, 6 of which (27%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 4.2M lbs (82.4% of total volume), followed by water discharges at 10.8%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 60% - from 1.2M lbs to 484.7K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Packaging Corp of America.

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 Boise White Paper LLC has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Paper
NAICS Code
322110
Total Releases
5.1M lbs
Chemicals Reported
22
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Boise White Paper LLC stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Boise White Paper LLC
5.1M lbs
Lamb Weston Inc Richland Facility
13.1M lbs

61% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Boise White Paper LLC
22
Lamb Weston Inc Richland Facility
3

7.3× more 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 Boise White Paper LLC releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 5.1M lbs.

Air Releases 4.2M lbs (82.4%)
Water Discharges 547.7K lbs (10.8%)
Land Disposal 342.8K lbs (6.8%)
Off-site Transfers 1.3K lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 60% (1.2M lbs to 484.7K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Boise White Paper 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 1.2M lbs 15
2020 1.3M lbs 15
2021 1.3M lbs 14
2022 866.6K lbs 12
2023 484.7K lbs 9

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 6 of 22 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Methanol 3.5M lbs -
Ammonia 405.5K lbs -
Manganese compounds 331.1K lbs -
Hydrogen sulfide 299.9K lbs -
Acetaldehyde 218.4K lbs Carcinogen
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 115.2K lbs -
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 73.6K lbs -
Formaldehyde 45.9K lbs Carcinogen
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 31.0K lbs -
Barium And Barium Compounds 25.4K lbs -
Phenol 24.1K lbs -
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 9.7K lbs -
Lead compounds 4.0K lbs -
Lead And Lead Compounds 1.6K lbs -
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 579 lbs -
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 434 lbs -
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 277 lbs Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 224 lbs Carcinogen
Formic acid 222 lbs -
Catechol 136 lbs Carcinogen
Mercury 29 lbs -
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 4 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
46.0837, -118.9091
ZIP Code
99363
EPA Facility ID
99363BSCSCPOBOX

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 Boise White Paper LLC release?
Boise White Paper LLC has reported releases of 22 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 5.1M lbs. 6 of these (27%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Boise White Paper LLC in?
Boise White Paper LLC is classified under the "Paper" industry (NAICS code 322110), located in Wallula, WA.
How long has Boise White Paper LLC reported to the TRI?
Boise White Paper LLC has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Boise White Paper LLC release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Boise White Paper LLC is air releases, accounting for 82.4% of total releases (4.2M lbs). Secondary pathway: water discharges (10.8%).
Are emissions from Boise White Paper LLC increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 60%, from 1.2M lbs to 484.7K lbs.
Is Boise White Paper 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 Boise White Paper LLC release carcinogens?
Yes, Boise White Paper LLC reports 6 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 27% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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  • This facility ranks #422 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 1.6% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Boise White Paper 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.