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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NUCOR CORPORATION - DARLINGTON PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,688 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
-
300 STEEL MILL RD
DARLINGTON, SC 29540
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- DARLINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Nov 26, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 4, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110008566845
How This Compares
#207
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#5,870
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+108% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,552 | — |
| 2016 | 2,746 | +8% |
| 2017 | 2,688 | -2% |
| 2018 | 2,633 | -2% |
| 2019 | 6,600 | +151% |
| 2020 | 7,089 | +7% |
| 2021 | 7,425 | +5% |
| 2022 | 5,052 | -32% |
| 2023 | 5,308 | +5% |
| 2024 | 5,320 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,325 | 3,090 | 235 | — | 9,836,685 | |
| Manganese compounds | 776 | 441 | 335 | — | 650,931 | |
| Nickel compounds | 339 | 317 | 22 | — | 55,132 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 329 | 291 | 38 | — | 88,886 | |
| Lead compounds | 301 | 287 | 14 | — | 135,380 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 206 | 169 | 37 | — | 58,968 | |
| Mercury compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | 21 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,322 | 3,135 | 187 | — | 8,273,925 | |
| Manganese compounds | 753 | 448 | 306 | — | 558,277 | |
| Nickel compounds | 344 | 321 | 22 | — | 16,816 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 332 | 295 | 37 | — | 60,063 | |
| Lead compounds | 305 | 292 | 14 | — | 125,609 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 206 | 172 | 34 | — | 36,031 | |
| Mercury compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 18 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,151 | 2,959 | 191 | — | 8,551,353 | |
| Manganese compounds | 729 | 425 | 304 | — | 562,882 | |
| Nickel compounds | 327 | 303 | 24 | — | 28,658 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 317 | 279 | 38 | — | 62,377 | |
| Lead compounds | 289 | 275 | 14 | — | 122,205 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 197 | 163 | 34 | — | 41,324 | |
| Mercury compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | 17 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,767 | 3,591 | 176 | — | 7,871,435 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,048 | 1,748 | 300 | — | 717,093 | |
| Nickel compounds | 426 | 402 | 24 | — | 27,757 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 393 | 378 | 15 | — | 231,882 | |
| Copper compounds | 370 | 332 | 38 | — | 84,528 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 283 | 249 | 34 | — | 100,199 | |
| Mercury compounds | 137 | 137 | — | — | 48 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,650 | 3,343 | 307 | — | 8,382,425 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,290 | 1,630 | 661 | — | 665,112 | |
| Nickel compounds | 401 | 375 | 26 | — | 18,767 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 370 | 352 | 18 | — | 222,977 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 278 | 232 | 46 | — | 88,710 | |
| Copper compounds | 54 | 9 | 45 | — | 70,798 | |
| Mercury compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 52 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,262 | 6,031 | 231 | — | 7,662,349 | |
| Lead compounds | 338 | 323 | 15 | — | 219,264 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,037 | 749 | 288 | — | 8,820,881 | |
| Manganese compounds | 868 | 563 | 305 | — | 756,415 | |
| Mercury compounds | 299 | 299 | — | — | 55 | |
| Nickel compounds | 143 | 120 | 24 | — | 19,322 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 111 | 78 | 33 | — | 75,634 | |
| Lead compounds | 89 | 75 | 15 | — | 236,381 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 85 | 55 | 30 | — | 90,273 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,133 | 988 | 146 | — | 8,816,837 | |
| Manganese compounds | 833 | 564 | 270 | — | 788,774 | |
| Mercury compounds | 292 | 292 | — | — | 55 | |
| Nickel compounds | 139 | 118 | 22 | — | 27,829 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 114 | 84 | 30 | — | 78,816 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 89 | 63 | 26 | — | 110,183 | |
| Lead compounds | 88 | 74 | 14 | — | 258,083 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,255 | 1,021 | 233 | — | 7,440,280 | |
| Manganese compounds | 850 | 551 | 300 | — | 626,938 | |
| Mercury compounds | 276 | 276 | — | — | 49 | |
| Copper compounds | 117 | 84 | 34 | — | 78,744 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 91 | 62 | 29 | — | 81,573 | |
| Lead compounds | 90 | 73 | 16 | — | 240,462 | |
| Nickel compounds | 67 | 43 | 24 | — | 13,870 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,299 | 1,000 | 299 | — | 7,802,763 | |
| Manganese compounds | 624 | 492 | 132 | — | 670,166 | |
| Mercury compounds | 271 | 271 | — | — | 53 | |
| Copper compounds | 106 | 73 | 32 | — | 87,437 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 97 | 79 | 18 | — | 88,379 | |
| Lead compounds | 91 | 71 | 20 | — | 252,388 | |
| Nickel compounds | 65 | 43 | 23 | — | 19,027 | ♦ 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.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 9,415,382 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 57,717 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 55,086 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 20 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 129,634 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 626,518 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 87,193 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Mercury compounds | — | 18 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Mercury compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL SC LLC
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC LEXINGTON
LEXINGTON, SC
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Nickel compounds | — | 939 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 42 | — | — | — |
|
DARLINGTON SHREDDING CO INC
DARLINGTON, SC
|
Nickel compounds | — | 48,111 | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Nickel compounds | — | 6,036 | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL SC LLC
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Nickel compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 9,405,690 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 421,259 | — | — | — |
|
DARLINGTON SHREDDING CO INC
DARLINGTON, SC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 318 | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 9,262 | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL SC LLC
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 44 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC LEXINGTON
LEXINGTON, SC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 111 | — | — |
|
DARLINGTON SHREDDING CO INC
DARLINGTON, SC
|
Manganese compounds | — | 48,493 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Manganese compounds | — | 544,311 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 24,378 | — | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Manganese compounds | — | 33,714 | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL SC LLC
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Manganese compounds | 35 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 27,089 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,213 | — | — | — |
|
DARLINGTON SHREDDING CO INC
DARLINGTON, SC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 23,704 | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 6,924 | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL SC LLC
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 38 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC LEXINGTON
LEXINGTON, SC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC LEXINGTON
LEXINGTON, SC
|
Copper compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Copper compounds | — | 21,026 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Copper compounds | — | 37,722 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Copper compounds | 1,689 | — | — | — |
|
DARLINGTON SHREDDING CO INC
DARLINGTON, SC
|
Copper compounds | — | 28,443 | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL SC LLC
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Copper compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Lead compounds | — | 127,850 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 5,726 | — | — | — |
|
DARLINGTON SHREDDING CO INC
DARLINGTON, SC
|
Lead compounds | — | 1,446 | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Lead compounds | — | 339 | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL SC LLC
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Lead compounds | 20 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC LEXINGTON
LEXINGTON, SC
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 | Dec 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 1, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 1, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 1, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Nov 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 20, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 20, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 20, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 20, 2010 | Feb 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 20, 2010 | Feb 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jul 26, 2006 | Jul 26, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 2006 | May 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2006 | May 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 24, 1995 | Aug 17, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jan 24, 1995 | Aug 17, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 24, 1995 | Jun 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 24, 1992 | Aug 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 24, 1992 | Sep 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 29, 1989 | Jan 15, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 1988 | Apr 20, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 1986 | Apr 8, 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603295243 · Jul 27, 2022
RCRA ACTION DROPPED-NO VIOLATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD044940369-001 · Nov 18, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2002-5013 · Jan 4, 2002
$500
Judicial
· Case 04-1994-0267 · Jun 21, 2001
$3,480,769
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD044940369-000 · Nov 15, 1992
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