TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NEPTCO INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,641 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
2012 HICKORY BLVD.
LENOIR, NC 28645
View on map ↗ - County
- CALDWELL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326112
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 3, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000351020
How This Compares
#183
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#4,063
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)
+41% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,989 | — |
| 2016 | 7,571 | +8% |
| 2017 | 9,641 | +27% |
| 2018 | 9,841 | +2% |
| 2020 | 8,846 | — |
| 2021 | 8,477 | -4% |
| 2022 | 10,708 | +26% |
| 2023 | 9,009 | -16% |
| 2024 | 9,887 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 9,887 | 9,887 | — | — | 12,398 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 9,009 | 9,009 | — | — | 10,384 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 10,708 | 10,708 | — | — | 14,580 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 8,477 | 8,477 | — | — | 13,511 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 8,846 | 8,846 | — | — | 11,632 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 9,841 | 9,841 | — | — | 18,240 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 9,641 | 9,641 | — | — | 17,698 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 7,571 | 7,571 | — | — | 15,561 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 6,989 | 6,989 | — | — | 12,774 |
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 | — | — | 12,398 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | 12,398 | — |
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 | Aug 20, 2018 | Aug 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 23, 2013 | Jun 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2013 | Jun 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 23, 2013 | Jun 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 2008 | Jan 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 7, 2006 | Aug 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 2006 | Aug 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 19, 2000 | Feb 11, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 10, 1998 | Nov 16, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 9, 1998 | Apr 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 30, 1994 | Sep 27, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 30, 1994 | Sep 27, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 19, 1993 | Oct 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 1992 | Sep 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 19, 1991 | Oct 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 1991 | Apr 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 15, 1990 | Oct 15, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 9, 1990 | Apr 5, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 26, 1986 | May 19, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 1984 | May 23, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 11, 1984 | Jul 23, 1984 | 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-NCD095465035-052 · Apr 23, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-048 · Nov 20, 2008
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-047 · Oct 3, 2007
$6,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-038 · Jan 19, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-037 · Oct 16, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-036 · Mar 11, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-025 · Mar 30, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-026 · Jul 19, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-020 · Jun 4, 1992
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-018 · Sep 19, 1991
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-017 · Sep 19, 1991
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-042 · Feb 20, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-005 · Sep 28, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-004 · Mar 13, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-003 · Apr 11, 1986
$500
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-002 · Apr 12, 1984
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD095465035-001 · Jan 19, 1984
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