Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CASTLE HAYNE, NC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,790,634 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 $8,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5408 HOLLEY SHELTER ROAD
CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429
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- NEW HANOVER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 13 · last Feb 9, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $8,000 · last Feb 1, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000350272
How This Compares
#7
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#114
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-47% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,746,810 | — |
| 2016 | 1,727,633 | -1% |
| 2017 | 1,790,634 | +4% |
| 2018 | 1,668,580 | -7% |
| 2019 | 755,141 | -55% |
| 2020 | 1,462,198 | +94% |
| 2021 | 1,546,260 | +6% |
| 2022 | 1,462,139 | -5% |
| 2023 | 828,499 | -43% |
| 2024 | 930,427 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | 279,940 | 4 | — | 279,936 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 279,148 | 287 | — | 278,861 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 221,530 | 3,101 | 47 | 218,382 | 8,782 | |
| Nickel compounds | 127,416 | 1,399 | 46 | 125,971 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 21,058 | 2 | 61 | 20,995 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,301 | 10 | 24 | 1,267 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 34 | 14 | 0 | 20 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | 278,865 | 4 | — | 278,861 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 221,529 | 3,101 | 46 | 218,382 | 38,345 | |
| Manganese compounds | 179,139 | 278 | — | 178,861 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 126,840 | 1,352 | — | 125,488 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 20,956 | 2 | 39 | 20,915 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,137 | 10 | 10 | 1,117 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 34 | 14 | 0 | 20 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 489,630 | 4,213 | 46 | 485,371 | 22,787 | |
| Manganese compounds | 383,955 | 378 | — | 383,577 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 383,582 | 5 | — | 383,577 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 174,497 | 1,842 | 46 | 172,609 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 28,792 | 2 | 22 | 28,768 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,635 | 14 | 11 | 1,610 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 49 | 19 | 0 | 30 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 513,761 | 4,460 | 40 | 509,261 | 4,042 | |
| Manganese compounds | 407,569 | 400 | — | 407,169 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 407,174 | 5 | — | 407,169 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 185,213 | 1,946 | 41 | 183,226 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 30,606 | 2 | 66 | 30,538 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,887 | 15 | 11 | 1,861 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 50 | 20 | 0 | 30 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 489,657 | 4,239 | 47 | 485,371 | 11,461 | |
| Manganese compounds | 383,958 | 381 | — | 383,577 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 383,581 | 4 | — | 383,577 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 174,509 | 1,853 | 47 | 172,609 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 28,810 | 2 | 40 | 28,768 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,634 | 14 | 10 | 1,610 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 49 | 19 | 0 | 30 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 531,079 | 4,595 | 47 | 526,437 | 16,468 | |
| Nickel compounds | 190,721 | 2,005 | 40 | 188,676 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 31,473 | 2 | 25 | 31,446 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,819 | 15 | 11 | 1,793 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 50 | 20 | 0 | 30 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 554,819 | 4,878 | 51 | 549,890 | 2,750 | |
| Manganese compounds | 439,497 | 438 | — | 439,059 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 439,064 | 5 | — | 439,059 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 199,716 | 2,130 | 10 | 197,576 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 32,961 | 2 | 30 | 32,929 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,461 | 16 | 14 | 2,431 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 62 | 22 | 0 | 40 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 596,702 | 5,166 | 203 | 591,333 | 29,000 | |
| Manganese compounds | 471,145 | 463 | — | 470,682 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 470,687 | 5 | — | 470,682 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 214,137 | 2,256 | 74 | 211,807 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 35,356 | 2 | 53 | 35,301 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,543 | 17 | 11 | 2,515 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 63 | 23 | 0 | 40 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 625,918 | 4,787 | 25 | 621,106 | 1,720,270 | |
| Manganese compounds | 434,493 | 429 | — | 434,064 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 434,069 | 5 | — | 434,064 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 197,525 | 2,088 | 108 | 195,329 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 32,580 | 2 | 23 | 32,555 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,991 | 16 | 10 | 2,965 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 58 | 21 | 0 | 37 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 573,125 | 4,968 | 28 | 568,129 | 3,621 | |
| Manganese compounds | 480,133 | 445 | — | 479,688 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 449,039 | 5 | — | 449,034 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 204,258 | 2,166 | 27 | 202,065 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 35,994 | 2 | 15 | 35,977 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,202 | 17 | 5 | 4,180 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 59 | 22 | 0 | 37 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8,782 | — | — | — |
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 | FRV | Feb 1, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 1, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 2018 | Mar 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 2000 | Sep 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 16, 1994 | Apr 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 1994 | May 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 1994 | Apr 28, 1994 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +56% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 462.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +16% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.37 mg/L | 30.00 | +11% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.50 mg/L | 45.00 | +1% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.36 mg/L | 30.00 | +15% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.30 mg/L | 45.00 | +103% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +40% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.44 mg/L | 30.00 | +1% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +13% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 222.64 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +11% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,900% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.65 mg/L | 30.00 | +6% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 134.63 kg/d | 95.88 | +40% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.30 mg/L | 45.00 | +1% | Aug 2016 | Open |
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-NCD057454670-033 · Jan 28, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-9211 · Nov 23, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD057454670-021 · Sep 12, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-1995-0001 · Oct 2, 1995
$10,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD057454670-016 · Jun 16, 1994
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