VOLVO CAR USA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 0 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 $10,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1801 VOLVO CAR DR
RIDGEVILLE, SC 29472
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- DORCHESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336111
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $10,000 · last Jan 25, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110070125078
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 10,577 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 22,638 | — |
| 2021 | 21,011 | -7% |
| 2022 | 14,589 | -31% |
| 2023 | 21,463 | +47% |
| 2024 | 34,980 | +63% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 16,574 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 34,813 | 34,813 | — | — | 56,272 | |
| Toluene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 329 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 65 | 65 | — | — | 875 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,801 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 48,686 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 21,296 | 21,296 | — | — | 33,319 | |
| Toluene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 953 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 65 | 65 | — | — | 6,275 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 862 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 15,143 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 14,422 | 14,422 | — | — | 31,800 | |
| Toluene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 944 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 65 | 65 | — | — | 6,479 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,372 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,162 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 20,848 | 20,848 | — | — | 18,772 | |
| Toluene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 477 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 61 | 61 | — | — | 3,257 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 987 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 20,280 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 21,542 | 21,542 | — | — | 14,968 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 933 | 933 | — | — | 2,104 | |
| Toluene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 789 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 61 | 61 | — | — | 5,274 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 274 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 27,637 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 26,329 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10,577 | 10,577 | — | — | 9,652 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 785 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 17,572 | 38,700 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 875 | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 1,801 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 329 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 1,924 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 14,650 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 1,801 | — |
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VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 329 | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 17,572 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 875 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | LOWER BERKELEY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GOOSE CREEK |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | LOWER BERKELEY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GOOSE CREEK |
| Toluene | — | LOWER BERKELEY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GOOSE CREEK |
| Certain glycol ethers | 38,700 | LOWER BERKELEY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GOOSE CREEK |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Aug 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 12, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 12, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jun 12, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 2, 2019 | Jul 3, 2019 | 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.