Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 21 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 $7,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
610 L&C DISTRIBUTION PK
RICHBURG, SC 29729
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- CHESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327211
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $7,000 · last Dec 13, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110043853238
How This Compares
#371
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#11,366
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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)
+35199% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 | — |
| 2016 | 21 | -1% |
| 2017 | 21 | +1% |
| 2018 | 19 | -12% |
| 2020 | 19 | — |
| 2021 | 21 | +12% |
| 2022 | 10,534 | +49126% |
| 2023 | 25,912 | +146% |
| 2024 | 7,483 | -71% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,461 | 7,461 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 23 | 22 | 0 | — | 11 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 13,895 | 13,895 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 12,001 | 12,001 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 16 | 1 | — | 4 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,512 | 10,512 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 22 | 22 | 1 | — | 97 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 21 | 21 | 1 | — | 35 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 19 | 19 | 1 | — | 31 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 19 | 18 | 1 | — | 97 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 21 | 21 | 1 | — | 60 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 21 | 21 | 0 | — | 41 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 21 | 21 | 1 | — | 6 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHESTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE LANDFILL
CHESTER, SC
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
NORTHEAST LANDFILL LLC
EASTOVER, SC
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | CHESTER/LANDO-MANETTA PLANT, CHESTER |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 19, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 29, 2021 | Sep 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 7, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 26, 2013 | Oct 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 26, 2013 | Oct 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 8, 2004 | Feb 9, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 2, 2002 | Apr 24, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 2, 2002 | Apr 24, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 7, 2001 | Aug 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2001 | Aug 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2001 | Aug 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 1999 | Sep 24, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 1995 | Feb 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 1995 | Jul 25, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 25, 1995 | Jul 25, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 1994 | Apr 21, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 1994 | Apr 21, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 8, 1992 | Mar 16, 1993 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603811177 · Dec 13, 2023
$7,000
30-DAY COMPLIANCE WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD982136459-001 · Sep 13, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601002607 · Apr 7, 2017
Judicial
· Case 04-2014-9007 · Jan 13, 2016
$22,286
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD982136459-000 · Apr 21, 1994
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