Non-Compliance
RCRA
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $66,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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488 ESTES DRIVE
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
View on map ↗ - County
- ORANGE County
- Industry
- Educational Services
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 611310
- Inspections
- 10 · last Jun 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $66,000 · last Feb 27, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110001103001
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.
7
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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 Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 15, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | May 15, 2024 | Jul 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 28, 2023 | Apr 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Feb 28, 2023 | Apr 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Feb 28, 2023 | Apr 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 20, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 20, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jul 20, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 26, 2021 | Oct 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2017 | Mar 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 16, 2014 | Jun 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 16, 2014 | Jun 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 9, 1998 | Mar 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 9, 1998 | Mar 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 9, 1998 | Mar 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 9, 1998 | Mar 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 9, 1998 | Mar 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 9, 1996 | Apr 9, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 14, 1995 | Apr 25, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 14, 1995 | Apr 25, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 28, 1994 | Sep 9, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 27, 1994 | Jul 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 27, 1994 | Jul 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 30, 1993 | Jun 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 30, 1993 | Sep 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 30, 1993 | Sep 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 30, 1992 | Nov 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 26, 1992 | Mar 26, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 26, 1992 | Mar 26, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 1991 | Feb 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 28, 1991 | Feb 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | Feb 28, 1991 | Feb 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 28, 1991 | Feb 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 28, 1991 | Feb 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 8, 1990 | Feb 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 7, 1990 | Feb 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 13, 1990 | Feb 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 5, 1989 | Jan 15, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 6, 1989 | Mar 22, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 6, 1989 | Mar 22, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 31, 1988 | Aug 31, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 31, 1988 | Aug 31, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 21, 1988 | May 27, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 21, 1988 | May 27, 1988 | 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-NCD982093783-056 · Sep 5, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-055 · Jul 15, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2023-2100 · Feb 27, 2023
$33,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-001 · Feb 27, 2023
$33,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-052 · Sep 28, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-045 · Dec 18, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1998-0494 · Feb 22, 1999
$30,176
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-JLB · Feb 18, 1997
$49,396
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-025 · Dec 14, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-022 · Jul 28, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-020 · Apr 27, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-016 · Jun 30, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-018 · Jun 30, 1993
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-015 · Mar 10, 1993
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-APT · Mar 26, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-012 · Sep 17, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-042 · Aug 7, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-010 · Jul 5, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-007 · Mar 22, 1990
$5,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982093783-009 · Jan 9, 1990
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