Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
BEFESA ZINC US INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,384 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
-
941 TECHNOLOGY DR
BARNWELL, SC 29812
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- BARNWELL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331492
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 4, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110040451533
How This Compares
#158
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#4,520
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
+18% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,538 | — |
| 2016 | 6,279 | -26% |
| 2017 | 7,384 | +18% |
| 2018 | 9,454 | +28% |
| 2019 | 499 | -95% |
| 2020 | 8,791 | +1661% |
| 2021 | 10,013 | +14% |
| 2022 | 8,808 | -12% |
| 2023 | 10,395 | +18% |
| 2024 | 10,046 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 8,019 | 8,019 | — | — | 85,336 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,377 | 1,377 | — | — | 13,720 | |
| Lead compounds | 471 | 471 | — | — | 1,919 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 93 | 93 | — | — | 92 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 86 | 86 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 8,323 | 8,323 | — | — | 82,015 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,407 | 1,407 | — | — | 6,903 | |
| Lead compounds | 481 | 481 | — | — | 323 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 96 | 96 | — | — | 241 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 87 | 87 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6,966 | 6,966 | — | — | 33 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,249 | 1,249 | — | — | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 430 | 429 | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 85 | 85 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 78 | 78 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 7,831 | 7,831 | — | — | 156,638 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,481 | 1,481 | — | — | 13,184 | |
| Lead compounds | 508 | 507 | 1 | — | 616 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 101 | 101 | — | — | 460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 92 | 92 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,835 | 6,835 | — | — | 35 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,328 | 1,328 | — | — | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 455 | 455 | — | — | 1 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 90 | 90 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 83 | 83 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 499 | 499 | — | — | 1,823 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,335 | 7,335 | — | — | 447,173 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,435 | 1,435 | — | — | 37,622 | |
| Lead compounds | 497 | 496 | 1 | — | 1,765 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 98 | 98 | — | — | 1,312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 89 | 89 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,901 | 5,901 | — | — | 34 | |
| Manganese compounds | 973 | 973 | — | — | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 374 | 373 | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 60 | 60 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,413 | 4,413 | — | — | 220,626 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,264 | 1,264 | 0 | — | 18,571 | |
| Lead compounds | 437 | 435 | 2 | — | 868 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 86 | 86 | 0 | — | 647 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 79 | 79 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,492 | 6,492 | — | — | 62 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,385 | 1,385 | — | — | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 480 | 480 | — | — | 6 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 95 | 95 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 86 | 86 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 22,250 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 11 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 1,126,372 | — | — |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 4,844 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 148,471 | — | — |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
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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BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 33 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 83,466 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,837 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Cadmium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Cadmium compounds | 89 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 1,878 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 40 | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Manganese compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 13,563 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP)
PALMERTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 154 | — | — |
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: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | Aug 6, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2019 | Jun 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Aug 10, 2017 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 10, 2017 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 10, 2017 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | Aug 10, 2017 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Waste Piles | Aug 10, 2017 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 10, 2017 | Oct 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Containment Buildings | Aug 10, 2017 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 10, 2017 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Aug 10, 2017 | Jan 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 28, 2014 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Mar 28, 2014 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 28, 2014 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Treatment Standards | Mar 28, 2014 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | Mar 28, 2014 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Mar 28, 2014 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 28, 2014 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 2014 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2014 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 28, 2014 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 2013 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 6, 2013 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 6, 2013 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 6, 2013 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 6, 2013 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 6, 2013 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 6, 2013 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2013 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2013 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2013 | Sep 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 23, 2011 | May 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Aug 23, 2011 | May 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 23, 2011 | Aug 23, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 23, 2011 | May 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 23, 2011 | Mar 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 23, 2011 | May 24, 2012 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 04-2013-9015 · Sep 21, 2020
$111,799
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000771618-001 · Jun 27, 2019
Judicial
· Case 04-2016-9007 · Sep 9, 2016
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