TRI Reporter
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HIGHLAND INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 61,808 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $1,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
215 DRUMMOND ST
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
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- FORSYTH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 314992
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,200 · last Mar 28, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000345966
How This Compares
#67
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#1,481
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-28% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 64,456 | — |
| 2016 | 57,997 | -10% |
| 2017 | 61,808 | +7% |
| 2018 | 75,282 | +22% |
| 2020 | 53,241 | — |
| 2021 | 49,054 | -8% |
| 2022 | 48,744 | -1% |
| 2023 | 47,311 | -3% |
| 2024 | 46,593 | -2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 45,387 | 45,387 | — | — | 105,354 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,206 | 1,206 | — | — | 5,499 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 45,502 | 45,502 | — | — | 106,480 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,809 | 1,809 | — | — | 7,371 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 46,202 | 46,202 | — | — | 110,023 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2,542 | 2,542 | — | — | 8,541 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 47,495 | 47,495 | — | — | 86,685 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,559 | 1,559 | — | — | 8,243 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 52,425 | 52,425 | — | — | 100,213 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 816 | 816 | — | — | 7,371 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 73,421 | 73,421 | — | — | 156,334 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,861 | 1,861 | — | — | 10,998 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 59,916 | 59,916 | — | — | 159,885 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,892 | 1,892 | — | — | 6,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 56,117 | 56,117 | — | — | 117,829 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,880 | 1,880 | — | — | 7,839 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 62,195 | 62,195 | — | — | 85,867 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2,261 | 2,261 | — | — | 8,073 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | 1,643,136 | — | 307,250 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 25,542 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 5,499 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 799 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 104,555 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 29, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 8, 2022 | Mar 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jan 25, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 5, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 17, 2017 | Oct 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 20, 2017 | Aug 28, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2007 | May 24, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 2, 2004 | Apr 23, 2004 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603058914 · Mar 28, 2022
$500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603034188 · Mar 11, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603002526 · Feb 23, 2022
$700
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602990761 · Feb 8, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003216397-037 · Feb 7, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601962301 · Sep 5, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601962309 · Sep 5, 2019
$500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601417728 · Mar 9, 2018
$12,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601666047 · Nov 21, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003216397-033 · Aug 3, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003216397-024 · Apr 20, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003216397-022 · Feb 12, 2004
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