USMC CAMP LEJEUNE
Quick Summary
- •Released 910,098 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
-
1 POST LN
CAMP LEJEUNE, NC 28542
View on map ↗ - County
- ONSLOW County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 11 · last May 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 2, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110041995151
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 | 796,487 | — |
| 2016 | 892,583 | +12% |
| 2017 | 910,098 | +2% |
| 2018 | 781,763 | -14% |
| 2019 | 1,226 | -100% |
| 2020 | 832,604 | +67803% |
| 2021 | 539,613 | -35% |
| 2022 | 425,762 | -21% |
| 2023 | 991,538 | +133% |
| 2024 | 1,644,952 | +66% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 818,443 | — | 817,756 | 687 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 809,134 | 642 | — | 808,492 | — | |
| Antimony | 16,896 | — | — | 16,896 | — | |
| Copper | 381 | — | — | 381 | — | |
| Methanol | 98 | 98 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 15,716 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 609,609 | — | 606,274 | 3,335 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 228,910 | 369 | — | 228,541 | — | |
| Copper | 152,787 | — | — | 152,787 | 354,452 | |
| Methanol | 232 | 232 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 11,587 | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 264,053 | — | 263,801 | 252 | — | |
| Copper | 161,383 | — | — | 161,383 | 361,522 | |
| Methanol | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 137 | 128 | 9 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 27 | 6 | — | 21 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 9,856 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 274,949 | — | 274,614 | 335 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 263,914 | 400 | — | 263,514 | — | |
| Copper | 476 | — | — | 476 | — | |
| Methanol | 174 | 174 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 101 | 92 | 9 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 13,452 | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 413,505 | — | 413,023 | 482 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 238,279 | 385 | — | 237,894 | — | |
| Copper | 180,583 | — | — | 180,583 | 378,728 | |
| Methanol | 166 | 166 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 72 | 57 | 15 | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 12,830 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 1,069 | — | — | 1,069 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 92 | 92 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 59 | 5 | — | 54 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 15,086 | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 580,306 | — | 579,750 | 556 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 198,429 | 404 | — | 198,025 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,703 | 2,703 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 325 | — | — | 325 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 17,092 | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 474,466 | — | 474,161 | 305 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 232,569 | 484 | — | 232,085 | — | |
| Copper | 201,460 | — | — | 201,460 | 504,210 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,552 | 1,552 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 50 | 2 | — | 49 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 40,355 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 435,043 | — | 434,757 | 286 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 235,958 | 473 | — | 235,485 | — | |
| Copper | 193,941 | — | — | 193,941 | 374,122 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,380 | 26,380 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,099 | 1,099 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 162 | 5 | — | 157 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 44,173 | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 546,903 | — | 546,409 | 494 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 247,726 | 669 | — | 247,057 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,134 | 1,134 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 487 | — | — | 487 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 237 | 7 | 0 | 230 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 322,028 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Copper | — | 193,018 | — | — |
|
M AND M METALS INTERNATIONAL INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Copper | — | 129,010 | — | — |
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 | Jun 17, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 22, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 14, 2018 | Jun 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 22, 2016 | Feb 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 2, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 1, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 1, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 1, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 1998 | Apr 17, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 1997 | Dec 21, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 1996 | May 7, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 1996 | May 7, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 1995 | Apr 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 25, 1993 | Apr 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 25, 1993 | Apr 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 19, 1992 | Mar 19, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 21, 1991 | Oct 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 21, 1991 | Oct 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 21, 1991 | Oct 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 21, 1991 | Oct 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 21, 1991 | Oct 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 29, 1990 | Mar 29, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 29, 1990 | Mar 29, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 27, 1990 | Mar 27, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 27, 1990 | Mar 27, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 20, 1990 | Sep 27, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 28, 1989 | Jun 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 28, 1989 | Jun 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 28, 1988 | Mar 30, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 28, 1988 | Mar 30, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 28, 1988 | Mar 30, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Mar 31, 1987 | Mar 31, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 31, 1987 | Mar 31, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 26, 1986 | Jun 26, 1986 | 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.