ASCEND ELEMENTS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 807 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 $38,300 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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9176 INDUSTRIAL DR NE
COVINGTON, GA 30014
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- NEWTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335910
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $38,300 · last Feb 21, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110071248552
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 47 | — |
| 2023 | 256 | +444% |
| 2024 | 807 | +215% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 189 | 189 | — | — | 1,553 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 179 | 179 | — | — | 2,420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 179 | 179 | — | — | 14,178 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 179 | 179 | — | — | 2,193 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 81 | 81 | — | — | 1,011 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 144 | 144 | — | — | 90 | |
| Nickel compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | 484 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,442 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 450 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMERICAN BIO MASS LLC
WALTERBORO, SC
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Nickel compounds | 14,178 | — | — | — |
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AMERICAN BIO MASS LLC
WALTERBORO, SC
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Cobalt compounds | 2,420 | — | — | — |
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AMERICAN BIO MASS LLC
WALTERBORO, SC
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Copper compounds | 1,553 | — | — | — |
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AMERICAN BIO MASS LLC
WALTERBORO, SC
|
Manganese compounds | 2,193 | — | — | — |
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AMERICAN BIO MASS LLC
WALTERBORO, SC
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1,011 | — | — | — |
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 | ID and Listing of HW: General | Mar 18, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Mar 18, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Destination Facilities | Oct 28, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jan 17, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jan 17, 2024 | Mar 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 29, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Process Vents | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: Emergency preparedness and response for management of Excluded Hazardous Secondary Materials | Jan 17, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 29, 2024 | 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.