WESTROCK MN CORP - Pulp and Paper Facility in Saint Paul, Minnesota

WESTROCK MN CORP is a pulp and paper facility situated at 2250 WABASH AVE in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 322130, which corresponds to paperboard mills. As part of the broader pulp and paper sector, this plant contributes to the production of paperboard products, serving industrial and commercial markets. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States 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. Pulp and paper mills are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards due to their potential environmental impact. The plant's location in Ramsey County places it under state oversight by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Pulp and paper facilities like WESTROCK MN CORP play a significant role in the regional economy and industrial landscape. The plant's operations involve processing wood fibers into paperboard, which requires substantial water and energy resources. Environmental considerations include wastewater treatment, air emissions from boilers and recovery furnaces, and solid waste management. The facility's proximity to the urban area of Saint Paul necessitates compliance with local environmental regulations to minimize community impact.

The pulp and paper sector is associated with significant environmental considerations, including high water usage, wastewater discharge containing organic pollutants, and air emissions from combustion processes. In Minnesota, the facility operates under state and federal regulations that address these impacts. The plant's location in an urban area like Saint Paul requires careful management of emissions and effluents to protect local air and water quality. Community proximity adds to the importance of robust environmental controls and transparency.