SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES - HICKORY/HIGHLAND PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 377,267 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
1620 HIGHLAND AVENUE, NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
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- CATAWBA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322220
- Inspections
- 8 · last May 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 18, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000350539
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 405,245 | — |
| 2016 | 352,778 | -13% |
| 2017 | 377,267 | +7% |
| 2018 | 445,353 | +18% |
| 2020 | 320,617 | — |
| 2021 | 331,647 | +3% |
| 2022 | 354,814 | +7% |
| 2023 | 265,965 | -25% |
| 2024 | 204,849 | -23% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 203,308 | 203,308 | — | — | 6,177 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,443 | 1,443 | — | — | 10 | |
| Zinc compounds | 98 | 98 | — | — | 162 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 263,198 | 263,198 | — | — | 22,370 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,627 | 2,627 | — | — | 21 | |
| Zinc compounds | 140 | 140 | — | — | 600 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 350,592 | 350,592 | — | — | 5,653 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,895 | 2,895 | — | — | 23 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,059 | 1,059 | — | — | 2 | |
| Zinc compounds | 267 | 267 | — | — | 476 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 327,964 | 327,964 | — | — | 46,248 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,572 | 2,572 | — | — | 16 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 888 | 888 | — | — | 7 | |
| Zinc compounds | 223 | 223 | — | — | 361 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 318,627 | 318,627 | — | — | 14,440 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,829 | 1,829 | — | — | 34 | |
| Zinc compounds | 161 | 161 | — | — | 351 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 445,126 | 445,126 | — | — | 12,761 | |
| Zinc compounds | 227 | 227 | — | — | 1,088 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 377,046 | 377,046 | — | — | 5,165 | |
| Zinc compounds | 221 | 221 | — | — | 675 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 352,542 | 352,542 | — | — | 143,469 | |
| Zinc compounds | 236 | 236 | — | — | 858 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 405,024 | 405,024 | — | — | 150,451 | |
| Zinc compounds | 221 | 221 | — | — | 632 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 37 | — | — | — |
|
AERC ACQUISITION CORPORATION D/B/A DART, A CLEAN EARTH COMPA
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
STAT INCORPORATED
HUDSON, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 60 | — | — | — |
|
CATAWBA COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
NEWTON, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 44 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 3,805 |
|
AERC ACQUISITION CORPORATION D/B/A DART, A CLEAN EARTH COMPA
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | 1,361 | — |
|
NORIT AMERICAS INC., PRYOR FACILITY
PRYOR, OK
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1,011 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 4 |
|
AERC ACQUISITION CORPORATION D/B/A DART, A CLEAN EARTH COMPA
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 6 | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 0 | NORTHEAST WWTP, HICKORY |
| Zinc compounds | 13 | NORTHEAST WWTP, HICKORY |
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: General | Oct 10, 2000 | Nov 15, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 1996 | Aug 28, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 1, 1987 | Sep 1, 1987 | 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.