Overview
WestRock Northwest Mill and Cogeneration Facility in Newberg, Oregon, is a pulp and paper plant with cogeneration. It operates under US EPA regulations including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
WestRock Northwest Mill and Cogeneration Facility is a pulp and paper manufacturing plant located in Newberg, Oregon, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322110, 322120, 322121, 322122, and 322130, indicating a large-scale integrated pulp and paper operation with cogeneration capabilities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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 plant, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards for the industry. The cogeneration aspect of the facility allows for efficient energy production, reducing overall environmental impact compared to separate heat and power generation. The plant's location in Yamhill County places it within a region with significant agricultural and industrial activity, and its operations contribute to the local economy while being subject to stringent environmental oversight.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Willamette Valley, a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial land uses. Proximity to the Willamette River and its tributaries necessitates careful management of water discharges under the Clean Water Act. The pulp and paper sector is known for high water usage and potential releases of pollutants such as chlorinated compounds and particulate matter. Community proximity to Newberg requires adherence to air quality standards and odor management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1301 Wynooski Street, Newberg, Oregon 97132, United States.
It is a pulp and paper manufacturing facility that also generates electricity through cogeneration, producing paper products and steam for industrial use.
The facility is subject to US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting, as well as state-level permits from Oregon DEQ.
Cogeneration improves energy efficiency by capturing waste heat for steam generation, reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to separate heat and power systems.
As a pulp and paper plant, it must comply with EPA effluent guidelines for the industry, treating wastewater before discharge and monitoring water quality to protect local waterways.
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