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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY INC - SUMTER FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,938 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 $182,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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755 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
SUMTER, SC 29150
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- SUMTER County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562211
- Inspections
- 6 · last May 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $182,000 · last Sep 13, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000618724
How This Compares
#217
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#64
of 224 TRI reporters in Administrative and Support and Waste Management
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-43% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,002 | — |
| 2016 | 760 | -75% |
| 2017 | 1,938 | +155% |
| 2018 | 747 | -61% |
| 2020 | 895 | — |
| 2021 | 850 | -5% |
| 2022 | 1,210 | +42% |
| 2023 | 765 | -37% |
| 2024 | 1,717 | +124% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 1,717 | 1,717 | — | — | 1,151,365 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 765 | 765 | — | — | 704,647 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 1,210 | 1,210 | — | — | 1,676,594 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 850 | 850 | — | — | 821,918 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 895 | 895 | — | — | 1,021,992 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 747 | 747 | — | — | 1,702,939 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,197 | 1,197 | — | — | 585,324 | |
| Acetonitrile | 741 | 741 | — | — | 1,267,515 |
2016
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,567 | 1,567 | — | — | 1,293,514 | |
| Methanol | 614 | 614 | — | — | 734,784 | |
| Toluene | 512 | 512 | — | — | 811,218 | |
| n-Hexane | 309 | 309 | — | — | 87,158 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | — | 669,998 | 478,762 | 2,605 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 340 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 310,655 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 159,929 | — |
|
KEYSTONE CEMENT CO
BATH, PA
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 5,453 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 1,954 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 2,265 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 771 | — |
|
NOVA MOLECULAR SUMTER LLC
SUMTER, SC
|
Acetonitrile | — | 669,998 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | — | SUMTER POCATALIGO RIVER WWTP, SUMTER |
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 | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Miscellaneous Units | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Aug 14, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 14, 2024 | Sep 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 14, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 17, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 17, 2023 | Jul 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 17, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jul 17, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 4, 2021 | Sep 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | May 4, 2021 | Sep 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | May 4, 2021 | Sep 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 4, 2021 | Sep 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 4, 2021 | Sep 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 4, 2021 | Sep 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 4, 2021 | Sep 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 4, 2021 | Sep 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 19, 2017 | Jan 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Apr 19, 2017 | May 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Apr 19, 2017 | Jan 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Dec 2, 2015 | Jan 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Dec 2, 2015 | Jan 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Dec 2, 2015 | Jan 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 2, 2015 | Jan 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Dec 2, 2015 | Jan 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 2, 2015 | Jan 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 2014 | Nov 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 10, 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jun 28, 2012 | Jun 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 2012 | Jun 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 22, 2011 | Feb 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 3, 2010 | Aug 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 3, 2010 | Jul 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Mar 3, 2010 | Jul 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 2010 | Oct 18, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 3, 2010 | Jul 9, 2010 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD036275626-001 · Dec 4, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2022-2108 · Sep 13, 2022
$91,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2018-4004 · Jan 20, 2021
$85,275
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2014-2024 · Jun 17, 2014
$7,199
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD036275626-004 · Mar 17, 2009
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD036275626-002 · May 29, 2008
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00018182 · Apr 11, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2000-0211 · Apr 6, 2000
$795
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1998-0499 · Sep 29, 1998
$1,648
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD036275626-APT · Sep 29, 1998
$1,648
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD036275626-JLB · Jan 23, 1998
ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD036275626-000 · Jun 12, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD036275626-007 · Sep 4, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD036275626-016 · Aug 26, 1990
$21,100
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD036275626-018 · May 7, 1990
$27,300
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD036275626-017 · Oct 23, 1989
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD036275626-003 · Oct 1, 1985
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