Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SILGAN CAN COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,749 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
-
2120 NC 71 HWY. N UNIT A
MAXTON, NC 28364
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- ROBESON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332431
- Inspections
- 6 · last Dec 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000350085
How This Compares
#115
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#2,411
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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
4
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)
+48% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,260 | — |
| 2016 | 26,911 | +2% |
| 2017 | 26,749 | -1% |
| 2018 | 25,017 | -6% |
| 2019 | 27,562 | +10% |
| 2020 | 32,293 | +17% |
| 2021 | 23,032 | -29% |
| 2022 | 24,590 | +7% |
| 2023 | 21,654 | -12% |
| 2024 | 38,803 | +79% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 19,500 | 19,500 | — | — | 16,018 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 13,488 | 13,488 | — | — | 2,583 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,907 | 4,907 | — | — | 17,913 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 908 | 908 | — | — | 4,727 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 13,384 | 13,384 | — | — | 402 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,590 | 4,590 | — | — | 8,541 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,680 | 3,680 | — | — | 10,337 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 16,030 | 16,030 | — | — | 2,080 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,762 | 4,762 | — | — | 6,047 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,936 | 2,936 | — | — | 3,160 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 862 | 862 | — | — | 1,557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 12,200 | 12,200 | — | — | 940 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,226 | 6,226 | — | — | 5,545 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,191 | 3,191 | — | — | 3,091 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,122 | 1,122 | — | — | 1,429 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 293 | 293 | — | — | 77 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 19,360 | 19,360 | — | — | 906 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,960 | 5,960 | — | — | 7,842 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,626 | 5,626 | — | — | 4,872 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,072 | 1,072 | — | — | 1,997 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 275 | 275 | — | — | 294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 17,030 | 17,030 | — | — | 1,158 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,181 | 5,181 | — | — | 3,824 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,204 | 4,204 | — | — | 4,795 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 929 | 929 | — | — | 953 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 218 | 218 | — | — | 92 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 15,174 | 15,174 | — | — | 1,277 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,915 | 4,915 | — | — | 1,832 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,656 | 3,656 | — | — | 1,583 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 881 | 881 | — | — | 420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 229 | 229 | — | — | 64 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 162 | 162 | — | — | 668 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 13,887 | 13,887 | — | — | 895 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,979 | 5,979 | — | — | 6,039 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,503 | 5,503 | — | — | 896 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 982 | 982 | — | — | 159 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 201 | 201 | — | — | 68 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 197 | 197 | — | — | 1,924 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 16,576 | 16,576 | — | — | 11,211 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,830 | 7,830 | — | — | 4,809 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,505 | 2,505 | — | — | 494 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 20,125 | 20,125 | — | — | 1,748 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,135 | 6,135 | — | — | 843 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 4,727 | 11,360 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 16,018 | 53,228 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 2,583 | 212,965 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 17,913 | 54,276 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 128 | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 12,675 | — |
|
AERC ACQUISITION CORPORATION D/B/A DART, A CLEAN EARTH COMPA
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 3,215 | — |
|
AERC ACQUISITION CORPORATION D/B/A DART, A CLEAN EARTH COMPA
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 118 | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,672 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 793 | — |
|
AERC ACQUISITION CORPORATION D/B/A DART, A CLEAN EARTH COMPA
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 4,056 | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 13,857 | — |
|
AERC ACQUISITION CORPORATION D/B/A DART, A CLEAN EARTH COMPA
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,094 | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 3,633 | — |
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: General | Dec 16, 2025 | Feb 24, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 16, 2023 | Feb 14, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 16, 2023 | Feb 14, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 8, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 4, 2020 | Apr 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 4, 2020 | Apr 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 4, 2020 | Apr 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 24, 2017 | May 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2012 | Apr 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 2003 | Mar 11, 2003 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000009340-015 · Feb 2, 2026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000009340-014 · Jan 30, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000009340-012 · Apr 8, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000009340-010 · Apr 4, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000009340-008 · Mar 12, 2012
Judicial
· Case HQ-2006-6006 · Aug 2, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000009340-003 · Jan 29, 2003
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