THOMAS BUILT BUSES - FAIRFIELD ROAD
Quick Summary
- •Released 23,161 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
715 WEST FAIRFIELD ROAD
HIGH POINT, NC 27263
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- GUILFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336211
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jan 8, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000345939
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 82,268 | — |
| 2016 | 34,916 | -58% |
| 2017 | 23,161 | -34% |
| 2018 | 11,576 | -50% |
| 2019 | 5 | -100% |
| 2020 | 10,994 | +244205% |
| 2021 | 9,337 | -15% |
| 2022 | 10,929 | +17% |
| 2023 | 10,482 | -4% |
| 2024 | 11,215 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,398 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,951 | 8,951 | — | — | 819 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2,074 | 2,074 | — | — | 3,405 | |
| Antimony | 74 | 74 | — | — | 962 | |
| Chromium | 72 | 72 | — | — | 577 | |
| Manganese | 40 | 40 | — | — | 8,909 | |
| Nickel | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,781 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 5,323 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,674 | 9,674 | — | — | 935 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 614 | 614 | — | — | 1,941 | |
| Antimony | 76 | 76 | — | — | 1,017 | |
| Chromium | 74 | 74 | — | — | 610 | |
| Manganese | 41 | 41 | — | — | 12,991 | |
| Nickel | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2,599 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 52 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 4,771 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,362 | 10,362 | — | — | 1,101 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 531 | 531 | — | — | 1,679 | |
| Manganese | 33 | 33 | — | — | 8,475 | |
| Nickel | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,695 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 2,167 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,766 | 8,766 | — | — | 870 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 516 | 516 | — | — | 1,903 | |
| Manganese | 42 | 42 | — | — | 7,974 | |
| Antimony compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 628 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 377 | |
| Nickel | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,594 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,112 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,392 | 10,392 | — | — | 1,447 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 554 | 554 | — | — | 1,263 | |
| Manganese | 36 | 36 | — | — | 7,787 | |
| Antimony compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,012 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 607 | |
| Nickel | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,558 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | 5 | 5 | — | — | 491 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,834 | 10,834 | — | — | 929 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 682 | 682 | — | — | 2,493 | |
| Manganese | 39 | 39 | — | — | 8,817 | |
| Antimony compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,276 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 766 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,735 | |
| Nickel | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,763 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,128 | 12,128 | — | — | 1,506 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10,156 | 10,156 | — | — | 1,276 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 796 | 796 | — | — | 1,958 | |
| Manganese | 50 | 50 | — | — | 11,630 | |
| Antimony compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1,406 | |
| Methanol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 154 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 843 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,529 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 22,944 | 22,944 | — | — | 638 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,749 | 6,749 | — | — | 1,300 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 4,534 | 4,534 | — | — | 20,095 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 417 | 417 | — | — | 1,020 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 122 | 122 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 67 | 67 | — | — | 1,199 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 29 | 29 | — | — | 1,199 | |
| Manganese | 26 | 26 | — | — | 21,077 | |
| Methanol | 26 | 26 | — | — | 0 | |
| Nickel | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2,108 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 42 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 956 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 54,416 | 54,416 | — | — | 1,477 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 23,949 | 23,949 | — | — | 186 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 3,488 | 3,488 | — | — | 26,800 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 372 | 372 | — | — | 920 | |
| Manganese | 22 | 22 | — | — | 13,972 | |
| Antimony compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 199 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 7 | — | — | 804 | |
| Nickel | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,397 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 28 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | 1,781 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 819 | — |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 3,405 | — |
| Chromium | — | 577 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 8,909 | — | — |
| Antimony | — | 962 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 36 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 1,398 | — |
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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COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
ASHEBORO, NC
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Antimony | — | 595 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Antimony | — | 367 | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
ASHEBORO, NC
|
Nickel | — | 6 | — | — |
|
OMNI SOURCE
KERNERSVILLE, NC
|
Nickel | — | 1,775 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 1,398 | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
ASHEBORO, NC
|
Chromium | — | 357 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Chromium | — | 220 | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
ASHEBORO, NC
|
Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
|
OMNI SOURCE
KERNERSVILLE, NC
|
Lead | — | 36 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 3,405 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 819 | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
ASHEBORO, NC
|
Manganese | — | 32 | — | — |
|
OMNI SOURCE
KERNERSVILLE, NC
|
Manganese | — | 8,877 | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 8, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 23, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 8, 2018 | Mar 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 20, 2017 | Jan 8, 2018 | 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.