Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
RCRA
MECO METAL FINISHING
Quick Summary
- •Released 14 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
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445 BRYANT BOULEVARD
ROCK HILL, SC 29732
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- YORK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 1 · last Oct 10, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 10, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110002100985
How This Compares
#387
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#11,844
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.
2
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | — |
| 2016 | 14 | 0% |
| 2017 | 14 | 0% |
| 2018 | 14 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5 | -65% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100% |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 32,692 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,101 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,325 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 19,751 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 7 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 144 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,484 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 2,270 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,142 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 229 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 1,471 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 299 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,656 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 85 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 24,545 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,176 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,797 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 11,495 | |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,546 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,629 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 21,071 | |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,645 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 15,073 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,926 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 20,101 | |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 405 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 32,287 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 260 | — | — |
| Lead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Copper | 64 | — | — | — |
|
GANNON AND SCOTT INC.
CRANSTON, RI
|
Copper | — | 32,287 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Copper | 330 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 140 | — | — | — |
|
GANNON AND SCOTT INC.
CRANSTON, RI
|
Nickel compounds | — | 260 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Nickel compounds | 678 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
GANNON AND SCOTT INC.
CRANSTON, RI
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Lead compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 11 | ROCK HILL MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL |
| Nickel compounds | 23 | ROCK HILL MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL |
| Lead compounds | 1 | ROCK HILL MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 10, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 10, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 2020 | Oct 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 2020 | Oct 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 20, 2020 | Oct 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 20, 2020 | Oct 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 28, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 28, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Apr 28, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 28, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 28, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2011 | Jul 6, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 18, 2011 | Jul 6, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 10, 2008 | Apr 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 10, 2008 | Apr 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 13, 2002 | Jul 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 2001 | Mar 22, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2001 | Mar 22, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 14, 1998 | Aug 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 1997 | Sep 4, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 1997 | Sep 4, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1994 | Sep 27, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 14, 1993 | Jul 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 1993 | Jul 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 26, 1990 | May 9, 1990 | 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.
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD982085813-001 · Dec 13, 2024
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD982085813-002 · Oct 8, 2020
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD982085813-000 · Aug 17, 1994
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