MOUNT HOLLY WEST PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,862 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
625 E CATAWBA AVE
MOUNT HOLLY, NC 28120
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- GASTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jan 8, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 4, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000348687
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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 | 4,677 | — |
| 2016 | 4,089 | -13% |
| 2017 | 4,862 | +19% |
| 2018 | 2,401 | -51% |
| 2019 | 1,107 | -54% |
| 2020 | 6,131 | +454% |
| 2021 | 2,409 | -61% |
| 2022 | 2,372 | -2% |
| 2023 | 1,921 | -19% |
| 2024 | 5,045 | +163% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 2,820 | 2,820 | — | — | 4,201 | |
| Methanol | 980 | 980 | — | — | 26,001 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 603 | 603 | — | — | 188 | |
| Formaldehyde | 187 | 187 | — | — | 5,881 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 167 | 167 | — | — | 10,733 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzyl chloride | 166 | 166 | — | — | 1,219 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 117 | 117 | — | — | 10,497 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,077 | 1,077 | — | — | 103,151 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 551 | 551 | — | — | 84 | |
| Naphthalene | 187 | 187 | — | — | 6,787 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 67 | 67 | — | — | 9,418 | |
| Formaldehyde | 33 | 33 | — | — | 4,394 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,301 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,162 | 1,162 | — | — | 56,155 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 644 | 644 | — | — | 2,936 | |
| Diethanolamine | 375 | 375 | — | — | 44,928 | |
| Naphthalene | 159 | 159 | — | — | 9,187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 26 | 26 | — | — | 2,927 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,131 | 1,131 | — | — | 80,937 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 595 | 595 | — | — | 2,721 | |
| Diethanolamine | 430 | 430 | — | — | 517 | |
| Naphthalene | 133 | 133 | — | — | 3,965 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 88 | 88 | — | — | 28 | |
| Formaldehyde | 25 | 25 | — | — | 3,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 2,652 | 2,652 | — | — | 5,553 | |
| Methanol | 1,478 | 1,478 | — | — | 30,121 | |
| Diethanolamine | 889 | 889 | — | — | 115 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 395 | 395 | — | — | 179 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 296 | 296 | — | — | 54 | |
| Naphthalene | 222 | 222 | — | — | 1,781 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 90 | 90 | — | — | 2,289 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 77 | 77 | — | — | 30 | |
| Formaldehyde | 25 | 25 | — | — | 1,297 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,076 | 1,076 | — | — | 65,679 | |
| Formaldehyde | 31 | 31 | — | — | 13,213 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 780 | 780 | — | — | 51,200 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 640 | 640 | — | — | 473 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 414 | 414 | — | — | 886 | |
| Naphthalene | 352 | 352 | — | — | 4,204 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 153 | 153 | — | — | 2,956 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 43 | 43 | — | — | 27 | |
| Formaldehyde | 12 | 12 | — | — | 9,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 7 | 7 | — | — | 370 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 1,680 | 1,680 | — | — | 4,082 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,195 | 1,195 | — | — | 2,574 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 880 | 880 | — | — | 476 | |
| Methanol | 520 | 520 | — | — | 70,340 | |
| Naphthalene | 322 | 322 | — | — | 637 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 134 | 134 | — | — | 2,546 | |
| Propylene oxide | 72 | 72 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 21 | 21 | — | — | 121 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 2,920 | 2,920 | — | — | 39,193 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 320 | 320 | — | — | 172 | |
| Methanol | 232 | 232 | — | — | 35,558 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 221 | 221 | — | — | 4,518 | |
| Naphthalene | 172 | 172 | — | — | 322 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 90 | 90 | — | — | 842 | |
| Propylene oxide | 72 | 72 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 43 | 43 | — | — | 79 | |
| Formaldehyde | 10 | 10 | — | — | 95 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 3,238 | 3,238 | — | — | 29,544 | |
| Methanol | 623 | 623 | — | — | 133,387 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 325 | 325 | — | — | 4,800 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 203 | 203 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 172 | 172 | — | — | 856 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 72 | 72 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 27 | 27 | — | — | 8,404 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 7 | 7 | — | — | 65 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzyl chloride | — | — | 275 | 820 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 784 | 4,869 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Triethylamine | — | — | 767 | 1,932 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 1,464 | 3,715 |
| Methanol | — | — | 7,017 | 8,603 |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | 1 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1,045 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 2,339 | 3,655 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Formaldehyde | 385 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | 400 | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Formaldehyde | 383 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Formaldehyde | 375 | — | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 1 |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Propylene oxide | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Propylene oxide | 1 | — | — | — |
|
LAND APPLICATION SITE NC-IR
STATESVILLE, NC
|
Nonylphenol | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY LANDFILL V
HARRISBURG, NC
|
Nonylphenol | 2 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Certain glycol ethers | 44 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 44 |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Certain glycol ethers | 46 | — | — | — |
|
LAND APPLICATION SITE NC-IR
STATESVILLE, NC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY LANDFILL V
HARRISBURG, NC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 59 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,277 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 293 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 160 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 294 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 807 | — |
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 297 | — |
|
LAND APPLICATION SITE NC-IR
STATESVILLE, NC
|
Benzyl chloride | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Benzyl chloride | — | — | 275 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Benzyl chloride | — | — | — | 328 |
|
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY LANDFILL V
HARRISBURG, NC
|
Benzyl chloride | 6 | — | — | — |
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Benzyl chloride | 279 | — | — | — |
|
LAND APPLICATION SITE NC-IR
STATESVILLE, NC
|
Naphthalene | 2 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Naphthalene | 1,681 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 208 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 120 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Methanol | — | — | 958 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Naphthalene | 110 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Naphthalene | 3,302 | — | — | — |
|
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY LANDFILL V
HARRISBURG, NC
|
Naphthalene | 50 | — | — | — |
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 216 |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 516 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Triethylamine | — | — | 175 | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Methanol | 4,224 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Triethylamine | 731 | — | — | — |
|
LIGHTING RESOURCES, LLC
JOHNSON CITY, TN
|
Triethylamine | — | — | 140 | — |
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Triethylamine | 454 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 728 | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Triethylamine | 154 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Triethylamine | — | — | — | 59 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Triethylamine | 140 | — | — | — |
|
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY LANDFILL V
HARRISBURG, NC
|
Triethylamine | 21 | — | — | — |
|
LAND APPLICATION SITE NC-IR
STATESVILLE, NC
|
Triethylamine | 1 | — | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Methanol | — | — | 160 | — |
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Methanol | — | — | 579 | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 4,970 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 0 | MOUNT HOLLY WWTP, MOUNT HOLLY |
| Certain glycol ethers | 54 | MOUNT HOLLY WWTP, MOUNT HOLLY |
| Triethylamine | 236 | MOUNT HOLLY WWTP, MOUNT HOLLY |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 29 | MOUNT HOLLY WWTP, MOUNT HOLLY |
| Naphthalene | 144 | MOUNT HOLLY WWTP, MOUNT HOLLY |
| Benzyl chloride | 68 | MOUNT HOLLY WWTP, MOUNT HOLLY |
| Nonylphenol | 0 | MOUNT HOLLY WWTP, MOUNT HOLLY |
| Methanol | 0 | MOUNT HOLLY WWTP, MOUNT HOLLY |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 16, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jan 16, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 16, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 16, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 2, 2019 | Jul 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 2019 | Jul 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 2, 2019 | Jul 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 2, 2019 | Jul 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | May 2, 2019 | Jul 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Sep 18, 2015 | Nov 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Apr 5, 2012 | May 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 5, 2012 | May 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 5, 2012 | May 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 1993 | Aug 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 1993 | Aug 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 1993 | Aug 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 2, 1993 | Aug 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 6, 1992 | Jun 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 6, 1992 | Jun 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 6, 1992 | Jun 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 6, 1992 | Jun 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 6, 1992 | Jun 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 6, 1992 | Jun 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 12, 1988 | Jul 7, 1989 | 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.