RF MICRO DEVICES FAB 3
Quick Summary
- •Released 20,675 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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7908 PIEDMONT TRIAD PKWY
GREENSBORO, NC 27409
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- GUILFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334413
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 6, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110067041132
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 | 42,685 | — |
| 2016 | 33,675 | -21% |
| 2017 | 20,675 | -39% |
| 2018 | 32,410 | +57% |
| 2020 | 13,282 | — |
| 2021 | 18,143 | +37% |
| 2022 | 918 | -95% |
| 2023 | 8,924 | +872% |
| 2024 | 2,009 | -77% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,863 | 1,863 | — | — | 142,338 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 146 | 146 | — | — | 13,070 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 8,818 | 8,818 | — | — | 69,811 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 106 | 106 | — | — | 17,177 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 788 | 788 | — | — | 135,222 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 130 | 130 | — | — | 19,799 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 17,917 | 17,917 | — | — | 173,101 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 226 | 226 | — | — | 6,589 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 13,026 | 13,026 | — | — | 136,706 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 256 | 256 | — | — | 27,575 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 32,005 | 32,005 | — | — | 140,662 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 405 | 405 | — | — | 38,541 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 20,005 | 20,005 | — | — | 232,980 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 535 | 535 | — | — | 38,001 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 135 | 135 | — | — | 9,550 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 33,005 | 33,005 | — | — | 214,900 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 535 | 535 | — | — | 58,801 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 135 | 135 | — | — | 15,180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 42,005 | 42,005 | — | — | 184,000 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 545 | 545 | — | — | 55,701 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 135 | 135 | — | — | 14,180 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 4,616 | 8,455 | — |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 125,746 | 15,890 | 645 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 5,585 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 551 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 9,754 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
LINDEN, NJ
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 125,746 | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 8,455 | — |
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HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 4,616 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 702 | T.Z. OSBORNE WWTP, MC LEANSVILLE |
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 | Oct 4, 2001 | Nov 16, 2001 | 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.