TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 10,344 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1025 HOWARD ST
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
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- GUILFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000346518
How This Compares
#179
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#3,932
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-62% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 22,259 | — |
| 2016 | 19,271 | -13% |
| 2017 | 10,344 | -46% |
| 2018 | 11,633 | +12% |
| 2019 | 172 | -99% |
| 2020 | 18,930 | +10906% |
| 2021 | 12,476 | -34% |
| 2022 | 12,872 | +3% |
| 2023 | 14,547 | +13% |
| 2024 | 8,360 | -43% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 4,010 | 4,010 | — | — | 203,750 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | 112,329 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,756 | 1,756 | — | — | 4,935 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 509 | 509 | — | — | 22,620 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 180 | 180 | — | — | 655 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 47 | 47 | — | — | 6,596 | |
| Zinc compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 3,460 | |
| Cyclohexane | 21 | 21 | — | — | 341 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 6,572 | 6,572 | — | — | 229,443 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,811 | 3,811 | — | — | 127,126 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,390 | 2,390 | — | — | 3,583 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,028 | 1,028 | — | — | 26,218 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 266 | 266 | — | — | 382 | |
| Cyclohexane | 222 | 222 | — | — | 289 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 173 | 173 | — | — | 500 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 68 | 68 | — | — | 5,569 | |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 1,770 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 840 | |
| Toluene | 6,110 | 6,110 | — | — | 148,577 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,052 | 3,052 | — | — | 81,390 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,094 | 2,094 | — | — | 2,064 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 868 | 868 | — | — | 17,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 512 | 512 | — | — | 203 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 115 | 115 | — | — | 4,871 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 106 | 106 | — | — | 291 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,109 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,299 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 558 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,716 | 6,716 | — | — | 162,429 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,440 | 2,440 | — | — | 92,539 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,763 | 1,763 | — | — | 4,446 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 719 | 719 | — | — | 20,673 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 494 | 494 | — | — | 409 | |
| Cyclohexane | 277 | 277 | — | — | 499 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 44 | 44 | — | — | 3,601 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 1,198 | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5,620 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,127 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 985 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 8,685 | 8,685 | — | — | 143,633 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,778 | 4,778 | — | — | 76,614 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,890 | 2,890 | — | — | 1,765 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,389 | 1,389 | — | — | 16,186 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 476 | 476 | — | — | 126 | |
| Cyclohexane | 273 | 273 | — | — | 276 | |
| Methanol | 225 | 225 | — | — | 486 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 134 | 134 | — | — | 334 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 43 | 43 | — | — | 461 | |
| Zinc compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 7,413 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,033 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,736 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 151 | 151 | — | — | 1,185 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 21 | 21 | — | — | 3,618 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Folpet | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 5,506 | 5,506 | — | — | 167,747 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,682 | 2,682 | — | — | 88,159 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,138 | 2,138 | — | — | 1,934 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 769 | 769 | — | — | 17,786 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 251 | 251 | — | — | 373 | |
| n-Hexane | 161 | 161 | — | — | 59 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 60 | 60 | — | — | 303 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 37 | 37 | — | — | 594 | |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 2,655 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2,273 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,129 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 4,551 | 4,551 | — | — | 146,536 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,514 | 2,514 | — | — | 78,289 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,997 | 1,997 | — | — | 3,461 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 693 | 693 | — | — | 16,083 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 241 | 241 | — | — | 257 | |
| Cyclohexane | 207 | 207 | — | — | 327 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 95 | 95 | — | — | 925 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 28 | 28 | — | — | 487 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,353 | |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,964 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,493 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 12,868 | 12,868 | — | — | 144,679 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,350 | 3,350 | — | — | 76,312 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,823 | 1,823 | — | — | 3,326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 743 | 743 | — | — | 13,986 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 308 | 308 | — | — | 352 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 112 | 112 | — | — | 627 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 40 | 40 | — | — | 1,046 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16 | 16 | — | — | 3,492 | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,451 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,286 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,124 | |
| Toluene | 14,484 | 14,484 | — | — | 155,710 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,472 | 3,472 | — | — | 82,132 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,985 | 1,985 | — | — | 2,798 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,421 | 1,421 | — | — | 1,184 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 752 | 752 | — | — | 14,931 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 70 | 70 | — | — | 800 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 48 | 48 | — | — | 644 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 20 | 20 | — | — | 2,612 | |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,455 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | 31,733 | 21,073 | 7,781 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 79,333 | 109,886 | 25,831 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 211 | 1,628 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 31,733 | 343 | 1,571 |
| Toluene | — | 1,110,657 | 202,164 | 16,048 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 63,466 | 4,474 | 23,926 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 831 | 6,138 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHARLOTTE STEEL DRUM CORP
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 129 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 188 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 23 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 41 |
|
CHARLOTTE STEEL DRUM CORP
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 2,376 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 3,155 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 92,650 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 12,547 | — |
|
CHARLOTTE STEEL DRUM CORP
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 310 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 305 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 38 | — |
|
WHITE OAK LANDFILL
WAYNESVILLE, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 843 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 1,894 | — | — | — |
|
CHARLOTTE STEEL DRUM CORP
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 37 | — | — | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 82 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 48 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 16 |
|
CHARLOTTE STEEL DRUM CORP
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1,560 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 6,480 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 190,258 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 4,828 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WHITE OAK LANDFILL
WAYNESVILLE, NC
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 256 |
|
CHARLOTTE STEEL DRUM CORP
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1,120 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 683 | — |
|
LEE COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1,939 |
|
CHARLOTTE STEEL DRUM CORP
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,527 |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 16,404 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 3,660 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 450 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 559 | — |
|
CHARLOTTE STEEL DRUM CORP
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 440 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 3,981 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 493 | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2017 | Oct 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Mar 16, 2017 | Oct 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Mar 16, 2017 | Oct 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 16, 2017 | Oct 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 16, 2017 | Oct 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 17, 2003 | Feb 24, 2004 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003214319-013 · Aug 3, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003214319-001 · May 16, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003214319-008 · Nov 17, 2003
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