Syracuse Fiber Recycling Corp - Pulp and Paper Facility in Solvay, New York

Syracuse Fiber Recycling Corp is a pulp and paper facility located at 1700 Milton Ave, Solvay, New York, in Onondaga County. The plant is operational and serves as a key industrial utility in the region, processing fiber materials for paper production. As a pulp and paper facility, it operates within a sector known for significant water and energy use, as well as emissions of particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. The facility is subject to US EPA multi-media regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for air emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater discharges, and RCRA for hazardous waste management. It may also be required to report under TRI Section 313 for toxic chemical releases. The plant's location in New York places it under state-level environmental oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). The environmental significance of Syracuse Fiber Recycling Corp lies in its role in the regional industrial ecosystem, providing recycled fiber for paper manufacturing. The facility's proximity to the community of Solvay and the Onondaga Lake area necessitates careful management of air and water emissions to minimize local environmental impact. Its operations contribute to the circular economy by recycling fiber, reducing the need for virgin pulp.

The facility is situated in Solvay, New York, near Onondaga Lake, a waterbody with a history of industrial pollution. The pulp and paper sector is inherently water-intensive and generates wastewater with high biological oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS). Air emissions may include particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds. Community proximity requires stringent adherence to environmental permits to protect local air and water quality.