UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,277 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $12,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2750 SOUTHPORT ROAD
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
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- SPARTANBURG County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 28, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $12,000 · last Dec 9, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000352760
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 | 13,703 | — |
| 2016 | 15,116 | +10% |
| 2017 | 8,277 | -45% |
| 2018 | 8,510 | +3% |
| 2019 | 7,586 | -11% |
| 2020 | 15,584 | +105% |
| 2021 | 4,507 | -71% |
| 2022 | 3,793 | -16% |
| 2023 | 5,063 | +33% |
| 2024 | 3,668 | -28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 3,137 | 3,137 | — | — | 1,659 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 482 | 482 | — | — | 6,803 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 27 | 27 | — | — | 2,707 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 22 | 22 | — | — | 4,331 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 3,043 | 3,043 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,604 | 1,604 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 407 | 407 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 3,107 | 3,107 | — | — | 1,992 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 582 | 582 | — | — | 826 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 93 | 93 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 11 | 11 | — | — | 826 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 1,750 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 3,317 | 3,317 | — | — | 586 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 760 | 760 | — | — | 4,605 | |
| Ammonia | 430 | 430 | — | — | 15,000 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,860 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 10,192 | 10,192 | — | — | 20,940 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4,658 | 4,658 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 730 | 730 | — | — | 3,825 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10,003 | |
| Diethanolamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | 25,990 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 5,222 | 5,222 | — | — | 5,448 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,633 | 1,633 | — | — | 1,628 | |
| Methanol | 721 | 721 | — | — | 7,880 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7 | 7 | — | — | 4,646 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,416 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 7,580 | 7,580 | — | — | 8,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 916 | 916 | — | — | 18,500 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,440 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6 | 6 | — | — | 20,700 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Xylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| p-Xylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 8,277 | 8,277 | — | — | 2,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| p-Xylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| o-Xylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Xylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 14,054 | 14,054 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,062 | 1,062 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 12,255 | 12,255 | — | — | 1,714 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 914 | 914 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methanol | 534 | 534 | — | — | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2,166 | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 1,354 | — |
| Methanol | — | — | 6,262 | — |
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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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
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Certain glycol ethers | 2,165 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE MILLINGTON - TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
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Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2,166 | — |
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FIELDING CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES- A220143
MISSISSAUGA
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Dichloromethane | 1,659 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
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Ethylene glycol | 1,353 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE MILLINGTON - TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
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Ethylene glycol | — | — | 1,354 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
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Methanol | 541 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE MILLINGTON - TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
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Methanol | — | — | 542 | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SCD036275626
SUMTER, SC
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Methanol | — | — | 5,720 | — |
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 | Jul 28, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 28, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 28, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 19, 2017 | Aug 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 19, 2017 | Aug 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 2013 | Apr 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 29, 2008 | Jul 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 29, 2008 | Jul 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 29, 2008 | Jul 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 13, 2002 | Aug 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 2002 | Aug 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 13, 2002 | Aug 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 2002 | Aug 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 28, 1999 | Jun 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 1999 | Aug 3, 1999 | 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.