AVOCA, INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 706,303 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 $8,498 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
841 AVOCA FARM ROAD
MERRY HILL, NC 27957
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- BERTIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311930
- Inspections
- 9 · last Sep 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $8,498 · last Aug 31, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110042039692
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 | 522,392 | — |
| 2016 | 672,594 | +29% |
| 2017 | 706,303 | +5% |
| 2018 | 733,122 | +4% |
| 2019 | 74,477 | -90% |
| 2020 | 460,960 | +519% |
| 2021 | 439,641 | -5% |
| 2022 | 276,635 | -37% |
| 2023 | 95,740 | -65% |
| 2024 | 114,155 | +19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 49,253 | 49,253 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 46,156 | 46,156 | — | — | 385 | |
| Chloroform | 18,746 | 18,746 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 54,792 | 54,792 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 39,583 | 39,583 | — | — | 317 | |
| Chloroform | 1,365 | 1,365 | — | — | 600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 199,854 | 199,854 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 45,808 | 45,808 | — | — | 274 | |
| Chloroform | 30,974 | 30,974 | — | — | 7,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | 360 | |
| Methanol | 364,594 | 364,594 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 51,608 | 51,608 | — | — | 1,177 | |
| Chloroform | 23,439 | 23,439 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 380,581 | 380,581 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 58,963 | 58,963 | — | — | 1,844 | |
| Chloroform | 21,142 | 21,142 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 274 | 274 | — | — | 33,840 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 53,334 | 53,334 | — | — | 7,836 | |
| Chloroform | 17,682 | 17,682 | — | — | 1,350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,461 | 3,461 | — | — | 11,879 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 598,716 | 598,716 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 70,009 | 70,009 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 64,397 | 64,397 | — | — | 610 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 596,444 | 596,444 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 68,311 | 68,311 | — | — | 1,210 | |
| Chloroform | 41,548 | 41,548 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 535,861 | 535,861 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 103,807 | 103,807 | — | — | 4,719 | |
| Chloroform | 32,926 | 32,926 | — | — | 2,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 414,346 | 414,346 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 90,204 | 90,204 | — | — | 826 | |
| Chloroform | 17,842 | 17,842 | — | — | 900 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 385 | — |
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 | HPV | Mar 24, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 24, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 19, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 20, 2018 | Apr 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 1999 | Nov 4, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 1993 | Mar 16, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 16, 1984 | Feb 15, 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.