Weyerhaeuser NR Company - Pulp and Paper Facility in Millport, Alabama

Weyerhaeuser NR Company is a pulp and paper facility located at 14715 HWY 96 in Millport, Lamar County, Alabama, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 237990, 321113, 321211, and 325320, indicating involvement in other heavy and civil engineering construction, sawmills, wood preservation, and pesticide manufacturing. As a pulp and paper operation, it represents a significant industrial presence in the region. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes 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 EPA effluent guidelines and air emission standards. The plant's location in Alabama places it within a state with a strong industrial base, particularly in forestry and paper products. Pulp and paper facilities are significant consumers of water and energy, and their operations can have substantial environmental footprints. Weyerhaeuser NR Company's role in the local economy includes providing employment and supporting the forestry supply chain. The facility's compliance with environmental regulations is critical for minimizing impacts on air and water quality in the surrounding community.

The facility is situated in Millport, Alabama, a rural area in Lamar County. The local environment includes forested lands and water bodies that may be sensitive to industrial discharges. Pulp and paper mills typically generate wastewater with high biological oxygen demand and may release air pollutants such as particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. Proximity to communities necessitates careful management of emissions and effluents to protect public health and ecological resources.