DAK AMERICAS LLC CAPE FEAR SITE
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,716 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3500 DANIELS ROAD NORTHEAST
LELAND, NC 28451
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- BRUNSWICK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325220
- Inspections
- 6 · last Nov 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 21, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110008647893
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 45,711 | — |
| 2016 | 13,716 | -70% |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 198 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 86 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12,334 | — | 12,334 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,015 | 35 | 980 | — | 11,103 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 275 | — | 275 | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 54 | — | 54 | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 36 | — | 36 | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 37,001 | — | 37,001 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,858 | 2,380 | 1,478 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3,328 | 389 | 2,939 | — | 8,274 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 826 | — | 826 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 428 | — | 428 | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 161 | — | 161 | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 107 | — | 107 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
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Cobalt compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC
SUMTER, SC
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Lead compounds | 86 | — | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC
SUMTER, SC
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Benzene | 128 | — | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC
SUMTER, SC
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Ethylene glycol | 11,103 | — | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC
SUMTER, SC
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | — | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC
SUMTER, SC
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Mercury compounds | 198 | — | — | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 2005 | Jul 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2002 | Oct 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 2000 | Sep 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 16, 1998 | Feb 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 7, 1995 | Jun 6, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 7, 1995 | Jun 6, 1996 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.