Burrows Paper Corporation - Pulp and Paper Mill in Pickens, Mississippi

Burrows Paper Corporation is a pulp and paper facility situated at 196 Burrows Drive in Pickens, Mississippi, within Holmes County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 322121, which corresponds to paper (except newsprint) mills. This places it within the broader industrial utilities sector, specifically in the pulp and paper industry, which is a significant component of the U.S. manufacturing landscape. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. As a pulp and paper mill, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards that govern its operations. The plant's scale is typical for a regional paper mill, contributing to the local economy and industrial base in Mississippi. Environmental and operational significance of Burrows Paper Corporation includes its role in the regional paper supply chain, providing materials for packaging, printing, or other paper products. The pulp and paper industry is known for its water and energy intensity, and facilities like this one are often significant local employers. The plant's location in Pickens, a small town in Holmes County, underscores its importance to the local community and the state's industrial sector.

The pulp and paper industry is inherently pollution-intensive, with primary process emissions including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and sulfur compounds from pulping and bleaching operations. Water usage is high, and wastewater discharges may contain organic pollutants and chlorinated compounds. The facility's proximity to the community of Pickens and surrounding areas in Holmes County means that local air and water quality are directly affected by its operations. Regulatory oversight by the EPA ensures compliance with emission limits and discharge permits, but the sector's environmental footprint remains significant.