TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CAROLINA SOLVENTS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,913 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2274 1ST ST., S.E.
HICKORY, NC 28602
View on map ↗ - County
- CATAWBA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jan 21, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000350619
How This Compares
#181
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#4,013
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 (2015–2023)
+31% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,960 | — |
| 2016 | 4,650 | -6% |
| 2017 | 9,913 | +113% |
| 2018 | 6,425 | -35% |
| 2019 | 6,220 | -3% |
| 2020 | 6,248 | 0% |
| 2021 | 6,248 | 0% |
| 2022 | 6,347 | +2% |
| 2023 | 6,493 | +2% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,665 | 2,660 | 5 | — | 4,300 | |
| Toluene | 2,373 | 2,368 | 5 | — | 5,400 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,455 | 1,450 | 5 | — | 4,200 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,642 | 2,637 | 5 | — | 4,450 | |
| Toluene | 2,495 | 2,490 | 5 | — | 5,300 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,210 | 1,205 | 5 | — | 4,200 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,665 | 2,660 | 5 | — | 4,300 | |
| Toluene | 2,373 | 2,368 | 5 | — | 4,000 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,210 | 1,205 | 5 | — | 4,700 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,665 | 2,660 | 5 | — | 4,300 | |
| Toluene | 2,373 | 2,368 | 5 | — | 5,400 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,210 | 1,205 | 5 | — | 4,700 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,515 | 2,510 | 5 | — | 4,502 | |
| Toluene | 2,490 | 2,485 | 5 | — | 5,400 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,215 | 1,210 | 5 | — | 4,725 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,585 | 2,580 | 5 | — | 5,900 | |
| Methanol | 2,570 | 2,565 | 5 | — | 4,604 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,270 | 1,265 | 5 | — | 4,823 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,157 | 4,152 | 5 | — | 5,412 | |
| Toluene | 3,452 | 3,447 | 5 | — | 7,063 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,893 | 1,888 | 5 | — | 6,972 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 411 | 406 | 5 | — | 615 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,175 | 3,170 | 5 | — | 7,970 | |
| Toluene | 1,324 | 1,319 | 5 | — | 9,700 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 151 | 146 | 5 | — | 1,700 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,779 | 3,774 | 5 | — | 9,600 | |
| Toluene | 1,041 | 1,036 | 5 | — | 11,680 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 140 | 135 | 5 | — | 2,050 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 4,604 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 4,823 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 5,900 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
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Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 615 | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Methanol | — | — | 5,412 | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
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Toluene | — | — | 7,063 | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 6,972 | — |
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 | Feb 18, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 18, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 18, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 7, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 7, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 3, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 3, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 3, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Mar 10, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 26, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 26, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 7, 2006 | Mar 25, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 1985 | Jul 24, 1985 | 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-NCD047285598-027 · Mar 5, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD047285598-025 · May 18, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD047285598-024 · May 28, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD047285598-019 · Feb 28, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD047285598-018 · Mar 7, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD047285598-001 · Jul 9, 1985
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